Thank God for christmas and friends.

Christmas with friends is one of the best thing in life. Especially with good friends. 

Lavina, I knew from back in 2008, is a mother of two boys who attended play school with isabelle in kiddy ABC. For two years, we would send our kids to school, say "hi" and "bye" and repeat again when we meet to fetch them home. It was only in the last two years that we contacted more, said more, met more and shared more. It wasn't easy at first. She was working weird hours and I was working even weirder hours. We had common habits and I believe that contributed to our development. Moreover we are pretty laid back and casual in our management of the children. In another word, we're flexible.

Irene, similarly, I knew her from kiddy ABC days and Liana, from the regular playground meets. These ladies are really helpful and caring and what I call great neighbours. Although nothing can be compared to the kampong styled communal living back in the past, these ladies made up for it all. They are so willing and able to help you watch the kids, feed them and entertain them when you need some time off. At times, I know I wouldn't get most of my project work done if not for them. But the most important thing is they cared for me. It's not uncommon for me to need help, with me often being under the weather and all. They brought me food, peak-me-ups, lovely texts and even brought my girls back from classes when I can't. These ladies are just two of the fine neighbours I have. There are many of them I would one day pay tribute to. 

Thank you ladies and the men that supported our circle of trust and friendships.

Thank you God for christmas and friends.

Our christmas 2011

This year, we decided to do christmas MY way and I called subway for their catering menu and happily got their party platter with a selection of beef, ham and tuna. I was not the only one delighted. The younger generation plus my mum, were all delighted with the different food this year. Ok, I did not really prepare any of my christmas "specialty" this year because I was rather tied up the period before. Anyway I got otah and nasi lemak and sharon got satay for me. I totally like the food selection this year though. Anyway, I love christmas and everything that comes with it.

Our christmas tree was themed "all-in-one" this year. This good old tree had been with our family since I was a teenager. It was passed down from my mum to me. It had served us very well year after year. However I know that this might be its last year or two with us as its branches are falling off in succession. Hopefully it can celebrate its last year with us in our "would-be-dearly-miss" punggol resort. 2012 would be the last christmas we celebrate in our first marital home before we move out of this beautiful estate with the wonderful neighbours we've grown to love and care for. Thinking about saddens me really.

Punggol resort is the place where dave and I started our lives together. It is the place we love, and talked, and fought, and struggled, cried, laughed, danced, sang, snuggled, and everything a couple did. Punggol resort is also the place we shared our lives with two precious daughters. We had so much memories together as a family of two, then three and finally four in this blessed place we fondly called HOME. It would be so dearly missed, this safe haven and all the memories created within these walls that protected us and sheltered us for 10 years. Not forgetting the lovely neighbours and wonderful friendships that was formed and beautified here. Gosh! I'm tearing now... Not that I won't be seeing them after I moved. In fact I'm sure that even if I wanted to hide, some of them would fiercely hunt me down and remind me of the immerse blessings their friendships had brought into my life. They are the rainbows in my sky. They are my blessings indeed.

So during this beautiful season of love and friendship, I want to express my deepest and most sincere appreciation to those friends who had painted my sky red and yellow, orange, green, blue and violet. I love the colours of the rainbow in my sky. 

I love the rainbow and I love you guys! I thank God everyday for friends and love. I thank God also for blessing me with a heart full of love and I know that I'm so blessed.

Thank you my friends. Thank you my God.

Merry christmas to one and all!

Our christmas in 2010

Winter crossover 2011

As usual, every year we have the "get our fingers powdered and roll in the balls" event with the family. Well at least the children likes doing it and the adults like eating it.

winter solstice 2009

Our very own winter solstice 

Elephants in Orchard!

Brought my two neighbourhood girls to town for some shopping experience. Sometimes it's nice to ditch the car and take to the comfort of the fast, clean and convenient train. We caught some arty elephants along the road. We're planning our next town shopping already.

Ice cream with Danlin

It's been a long time since we meet up with our friend, Dan and since we can, we decided to go for some ice cream at Dempsey hill. It was great catching up and the girls totally adores her. In fact Dan knew Isabelle from way back in my tummy! I treasure this friendship, a rare one acquired from the workplace. Thanks Dan for everything, then and now.