Just the Boys

Daddy seldom gets his picture taken with the kids - so, here is one for the blog

Children's Day @ Safra Yishun

Today is Children's Day... so, the Songs went to Safra Yishun for a swim. Daddy left his camera at church, as such, this is the only good picture we've got using Ashley's camera phone.

Ashley & Brandon

"Monkey See, Monkey Do" - Daddy stuffed some tissue into Ashley's nose because of a nose bleed - Brandon wanted some for his nose as well.

More "Monkey See, Monkey Do" - this is how Brandon smiles!! Look, Daddy is learning how to smile from Brandon.

Brandon's 1st day of work

... and who says boys do not help around in the house and taking care of their kids anymore...??

... of course they do!! As long as you feed them well. Otherwise... hey, Brandon...stop drinking baby's milk!!

Mid-Autumn Festival

Yesterday (Sept 14) was Mid-Autumn Festival... so, what else did we do...?? Get those lanterns and candles out!!

Ashley and her best friend, Christabelle.

Brandon walking the family dog - NOT!! "Princess" belongs to Christabelle & family

Psst... what do you think Brandon is doing...??

... studying, of course... yeah, right!!

For more pictures, you should know where to click by now, yeah...??

A Day at the Beach & Camp Out

We went to the East Coast Park today (Sept 2). It was a BIG day for Ashley - daddy & Ashley will be spending the night out.

Ashley & Brandon playing with sand.

Brandon didn't like walking on the beach without his sandels. Look at that face.

It started to rain cats and dogs at around 5:30pm or so. We almost couldn't camp out. Fortunately, the rain stopped after dinner. Everywhere was wet and daddy had to pitch the tent under a shelter.

Daddy brought a tin of sausages and we had a small BBQ. It took a long time to get the fire going. In the middle of our BBQ, Ashley needed to use the bathroom. Oh-uh... so, should we leave everything behind and run to the bathroom more than a 100 meters away...?? That was what we did. Fortuntaley, everything was still there when we came back to the shelter.

Please click onto FAMILY ALBUM for more pictures

Lantern Fantasy 2008

Today is the start of the school one-week holidays... we decided to make our annual visit to the Chinese Garden for "Lantern Fastasy 2008". This year's event features popular Sanrio characters, Hello Kitty and friends, participating in various sporting races.

We were on the way out of Chinese Garden when our little friend started dancing to the music that was blasting from the speakers at the entrace of the garden.

Daddy could not unload the video. To watch BRANDON DANCE, click onto Brandon's photo above

Daddy always thought Ashley's liked "Hello Kitty". Now, he knows that her favourite Sanrio character is "My Melody"

For more pictures, please click onto our Family Album

Little Sumo

With this kind of face, he will NEVER reach Yokozuna (sumo's highest level)

Brandon enjoying a yoghurt ice-cream on his own for the very first time

Happy Birthday, Konatsu!!

Yoko's sister, affectionly known as "Nontan" gave birth to her daughter, Konatsu on August 25.

Ashley is delighted to have a (female) cousin. Before Konatsu was born, she was the only girl among all her cousins.

Introducing Baby Tamura Konatsu

Konastu with proud daddy Yoshiko

Toddler Brandon

Here are some shots of Brandon at the our church Youth's Sports Day on July 6.

Brandon "behind bars"

Ashley's Annual Sports Day

She received 2 bronze medals this year!!

Ashley receiving a medal after her 2nd race - a rope skipping relay race.

Ashley running like the wind

Brandon showing his support for his big sister!!

This is Scarry

Check these pictures out. If you think Brandon looks like mommy Yoko when she was a baby, raise your hand...!!

Yoko at 10 months old with her mommy & daddy

Yoko at age 1... she tells me she was playing golf (see the golf balls on the right). Yoko riding on a doggy instead of a buggy

Growing Up Kidz

Marisa & Joshua came to visit us with their daddy and mommy We last saw them when we were in the US in November - we also stayed in their home. It was great seeing them again!!

Brandon trying a popsicle for the first time