Brandon the Thai Boxer

Daddy went to Thailand to work for a week and came back with souvenirs for everyone... and one of the gifts that Brandon got was this Muay Thai (Thailand's trandition form of Boxing) Boxing Shorts

Mommy's Work

This week is the March school holiday. Daddy decided to bring Ashley to meet mommy for lunch at where mommy works - at Republic Polytechnic (RP).

Mommy even brought us for a short tour to her office and were also introduced to one of her bosses.

Mommy has been busy for the last few week doing something that she's unfamiliar with and not trained at - PUBLICITY!!

One of the things she's been working on is coordinating for photo shoots and liasing with designers to get banners, cut-outs and posters out for RP's Enrolment Week and School Outreach.

Daddy thinks they look good and mommy did well for a rookie in the business of Corporate Communications... what do YOU think...??

Mommy has been visiting various schools for the past couple of weeks doing School Outreach Here, mommy is taking a break at Pierce Seconday School while manning the booth.

Cake in a Cup

A friend forwarded daddy a CUP IN A CAKE recipe and he decided to give it a try this evening... and it worked...!! Check out the recipe.

daddy mixed all the ingredients in a mug

One recipe said to place in the mircrowave for 3 minutes - and another said 5 min. Daddy set the microwave for 4 minutes.

... and presto - a cake!!

A Visit To IMM

We went to IMM mall for dinner this evening - we're kind of sick of Causeway Point so we decided to venture beyond Woodlands for dinner. Well, guess what we ran into - a playground. Needless to say the kids had fun...

We stopped by at Daiso, the $2 store. Did you know that there are Daiso stores in US and Canada as well...??

Anyway, daddy got Brandon a plastic baseball bat - and guess what? He had a couple of "home-run". He could actually hit the ball - daddy is impressed!!

Brandon Ready for Bed (NOT!) & Auntie Judith's Salad

Daddy needed to get change for work and Brandon followed daddy into the room. Little did daddy know that as he was putting on his clothes, Brandon had alrerady climbed up to daddy and mommy's bed... and guess what he did?? He was playing with the comforter and finally got himself tucked in ... and he seems quite pleased with himself.

Daddy quickly ran to get his camera and had these 2 pictures taken...

Today (March 5), Auntie Judith made some salad for dinner. Mommy told Auntie Judith to toss some fruits into the salad before she left for work in the morning. Auntie Judith did what she was told... I guess mommy forgot to tell her that she needs to remove the orange skin before tossing the orange in.

Daddy was tickled with what he saw - he took a snap of the salad and even showed this picture to Auntie Judith. Anyway, imagine what would happen if we had water-melon in the refrigerator...?? "Gasp...!!"

Salad, anyone...??

Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day)

It's the time of the year again - Today (March 3) is Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day). Check out her 2008 Hina Matsuri picture. Coming Soon - Tangu No Sekku (Boy's Day) on May 5...!

Anyway, daddy wanted to include this picture - this is Konatus, Ashley's only female cousin. Isn't Konastu cute...??

To The Zoo

We went to the Singapore Zoo on Saturday morning. This was Brandon's first time visiting the zoo... and we even became "Friends of the Zoo". This means that we get to visit the zoo as many times as we want within a year. "Daddy, when can we go to the zoo again...??!!"

Anyway, what is a visit to the zoo without saying "hello" to Ah Meng...

This is "Ah Meng" the Orang Utan

Brandon making a new friend

At Rainforest Kidzworld - Brandon didn't like water at all - but not Ashley.

Wheee.....!!

Brandon refused to get wet...

... but didn't mind playing with this.

Oh, that's just daddy with Brandon.

It's Showtime - "Rainforest Fights Back". By the way, that's Aunty Judith sitting beside Ashley. Aunty Judith is our new helper.

Mommy and Brandon clapping hard - apparently, clapping your hands will attract the Koi fish to the edge.

Brandon enjoyed the Koi fish - but someone is not too happy here!

And now, she is happy...!!

In Soccer Jersey

Daddy has been wanting to buy a set of soccer jersey for Brandon but they cost so much at the store (about $75). He finally got him - NOT one but TWO set of soccer jersey... and it only cost daddy $10. He got it at a Pasar Malam for $5 each.

Brandon playing for Arsenal

A Maccini's Fan #33 (Daddy: Can anyone tell me who Mancini is...?)

Well, we'll like to dedicate these pictures to Gu-ma. Remember the camera that Gu-ma loan to daddy for "A Date with Dad"...?? Well, Gu-ma gave it daddy and now, he gets to keep it. So, THANK YOU Gu-ma for the camera...!!

A Date with Dad

Today, Ashley and Daddy went for a date together - this was Ashley first Valentine's Day and she spent it with THE man of her life - her daddy! Ashley and daddy chatted, asked each other questions, laughed together... and we even wrote letters to each other.

This was indeed a time to remember... and there will be more of these dates with daddy in the future!!

A photo taken at the entrance

A polaroid picture taken just before we took a stroll on the beach

Ashley enjoying her food

During the programme, there was a segment where together with all fathers, we pledged our commitment to protect our daughter’s purity and presented to our daughters with a "Worth the Wait" purity ring to remind her that she is valuable and worth the wait... here Ashley with her "Worth the Wait" ring.

Smoked Salmon with Sour Cream & Dill
Tiger Prawn with Mango
Quail Egg with Cherry Tomato

Assorted Fruit with Puff Pastry
Raisin Scones with Condiments
Chocolate Butter Cake

Brandon's Coloring

Gu-Ma (Vernon's sis) is complaining that he's not updated the blog recently - well, the reason is because daddy's camera is not working - again - even though he's sent the camera for repair.

Anyway, here's one - of Brandon's coloring. We're not sure if he colored it himself of with help at PowerTots (Sunday School for Pre-Schoolers).

Anyway, Ashley is going on A Date with Dad this Sunday (15 Feb) - so, be sure to come back for updates and pictures*.

* Gu Ma said she's loan daddy her camera

Dessert Time

We went to Gelare Cafe for dessert yesterday (Jan 12)... Ashley and Mommy ordered Lemon Sorbet while daddy ordered his all-time favorite flavor - rum & raisins yoghurt.

Mommy sharing his Lemon Sorbet with Brandon...

Yuks... it's SOOOOO sour...!!