Shannon 姐姐

Glad to share that Sharon is into her 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Shannon going to be 姐姐 at the end of the year. We are cultivating Shannon to love and share with her sibling.

Our baby is very active as compared when conceiving Shannon. Baby movement can be felt as early as during the 3rd month of pregnancy. Now that Sharon is into her 5th month, we can feel our baby kicking/elbowing her. She can hardly sleep at night as our baby is hyper during that time.

Sharon had over exerted her lower thighs recently due too much walking around. Thus she got difficulty standing or walking around. She walks like humpty dumpty due to the pain. I had to taken urgent leave recently to take care of her and Shannon.

I will be updating on the progress religiously.

Events that Occur Recently...

1) Not long ago, we had a gathering on Sunday (05/07/09) with our poly friends at AMK MacDonalds. Shannon together with Lex's son Jun Kai were so happy disturbing Melvin. The 2 little fellows were so cheeky and laugh so happily. The gathering was great. We managed to catch up with them. We had also decided to have a similar gathering once every 2 months. Next gathering will be in September. Seems like a long time, I will try to arrange a gathering next month if possible.

Shannon and Jun Kai sneaking up to Melvin.

Melvin turn around and the kids start running away.

Laughing loudly after a successful attempt.

2) We also brought Shannon to watch Ice Age 3 in the cinema on Monday (20/07/09). This was the first time she catch a show in the cinema. We went for the 3D version without knowing that there's a non 3D being shown. We paid $10 each for the tickets even though it was a weekday afternoon. Shannon was restless after the first 40min. She started walking around with the 3D glasses. Here's the photo of Shannon with her 3D glasses.

Shannon with her 3D glasses.

3) Another gathering last Thursday (23/07/09) with Sharon's secondary school friend and her family. We had an enjoyable dinner at Bukit Timah road. We went there specially for the salted egg crabs (咸蛋螃蟹) which not as good compared to Malaysia version. The crab was deep fry before cooking with the salted eggs. The crabs are not as meaty. Another gathering is set next mth, we planning to bring both our kids to Kidz Amaze in Jurong Safra.

Dora & Friends Show at Changi Airport Terminal 3

After the last visit, we had went back for the 2nd time. This outing is not purely bringing Shannon to see aeroplanes at the viewing gallery, we were there for one of Shannon's favourite character DORA.

Shannon posing with the event poster.

Shannon posing at the back of the stage with Dora & Boots.

We were there at 10.30am as the information on the brochure stated limited 30 tickets and collection starts at 11am. Well the brochure was very misleading. The 30 tickets are referring to the pirority seatings and are claimable upon spending a minimum of $70 by VISA.

In the end, we took our breakfast at Simply Wang and proceeded to take the skytrain to explore Terminal 2 while waiting for the show to start at 1pm.

Shannon holding tight on the railing as sky train vibrates more than the MRT.

When we got back to Terminal 3 at 12.30pm. The area for free seating was already starting to be fill up. When the show was about to start, the event people opened up the barricade to allow some to enter the pirority area. Everyone was trying to squeeze through the bottom neck to get in. We did manage to get in and find a good seat for Shannon to enjoy the show. Even though the show was in quite a remote place in Changi Airport, the turnout for the show was fully packed.

Shannon posing a cunning smile.

Dora the Explorer performing on the stage.

Shannon concentrating on the show.

Shannon enjoy the show really much but she didn't forget to go to the viewing gallery to look at the aeroplanes before going home. Overall it was an enjoyable trip.

Shannon enjoying her dinner....

It's been long since the last post. A lot had happened since but I not going to input everything as this suppose to be a blog on my family.

I like to cook and try out new recipe that based on trial and error. Well needless to say wifey and Shannon had been my guinea pigs trying out the dishes. But when you see the satisfying look of them makes it worth it.

Today's dinner was mee sua with cai xin, mince meat with fish ball and grilled chicken wings. Shannon was eyeing on the chicken wing even before she finish her mee sua.

Shannon enjoying the chicken wings.

贪吃的小花猫.

Lastly she must show that it's finger licking good.

Tree Top Walk & Hort Park

Park the car at Telok Blangah Park and started to walk from there through the Tree Top Walk towards Horte Park. It's only about half of the trail which starts at Mt Faber and ends at Horte Park. Even though it's only half but the distance travel was 2.7km. Going back and fro was tiring.

After going to Changi Airport Terminal 3, we went to Alexandra and Telok Blangah Park the following Sunday. Pardon for the late entry of absence. Here's the information on the outing.

Here are some of the photos of the outing.

Shannon all eager to proceed with the excursion.

Wifey and Shannon taking a photo on the Tree Top Walk.

Daddy also want to take one photo with Shannon.

Chili padi plant was available at the Hort Park. No need to buy if need only a few.

Dinosaur instead of pony for the kids to ride on.

After the whole excursion, Shannon was tired and I piggy back her back to the car. Look at her cheeky face.

Changi Terminal 3.....

Shannon and wifey posing with Terminal 3 directory

We decided to bring Shannon to Changi Terminal 3 to see aeroplanes as well as have our dinner there. She was pretty amazed by the size of the plane at such a close view. At the viewing gallery, we were also able to see planes landing on the runway. She was busy anticipating for the planes to land.

Shannon trying to pose with the aeroplane being taxi at the background

Waiting patiently for the next plane to land

Posing at the water fountain at Basement 2 after dinner.

Shannon going to Playgroup

I have always wanted to upload Shannon's Playgroup uniform photos. She had been going to Playgroup since January. Apart from the first 2 days in school, she had been very independant. Nowadays she will carry her own schoolbag and walk her way to school.

She is in her uniform getting ready to go to school.

She's all ready now with her hair all tie up.