Trip to Ikea and Giant

We were expecting some guests tomorrow. While Breanna was attending her birthday party, we brought Alyssa to Ikea and Giant to grab some stools and food.

As usual, we will buy the hot dog bun and ice cream from Ikea. While we were waiting in the car park for Daddy, Alyssa was sitting inside the trolley enjoying herself eating the hot dog bun .

At Giant, we saw Singapore flag for sale. Alyssa suggested to buy a flag to hang at our balcony. Too bad there were no more stock for the size that we were looking for.

Breanna Going To Mabel's Birthday Party

Breanna was invited to her classmate, Mabel's birthday party today. This was the birthday present Breanna got for her friend. It was a tortise soft toy.

She was getting ready for the party. All dressed up and carrying a small bag. I made sure she carried her phone since this was the first time that she was going alone without Mummy or Daddy.

Even Alyssa got a present from Breanna's friend mummy although she did not attend the party.

We went to fetch her at 7pm and she was abit reluctant to go home. She had enjoyed herself tremedously. They had games and had a lot of fun activities. She got some presents from the lucky draw too. Even Alyssa got to do the lucky draw and got a pack of "Precious Moments" tissue and a pair of socks.

Home e-learning

The past 2 days, Breanna participated in the school Home e-learning programme which meant she will access her homework from computer and there will be no school for her. This program was to prepare the kids in case of long school closure such as during H1N1 period.

I thought there will be a live telecast of the teachers teaching the subject but I was wrong. On Monday, Breanna brought back a 2 days time-table. She was supposed to follow the time-table, logged on to the e-learning portal and complete the online homework as well as to go through the given learning slides. There was also a recess break following the regular school time table.

Breanna completed all assignments way before the allocated time. She enjoyed this session very much since she was given so much freedom. It was a great experience for her.

Cleaning Time!!

The girls helped to clean the house today. They were having great fun. Breanna was very detailed in her cleaning whereas Alyssa was more like playing.

Alyssa 6th Birthday - Swenson & @ 奶奶 House

After decorating her cake, we had dinner @ Swensen's. Alyssa had firehouse ice cream as her dessert.

Finally we had a family affair of celebrating her birthday at 奶奶 house. Everyone was amazed at Alyssa's masterpiece. Surprisingly, the cake tasted nice as well. Breanna commented that she would also like to make one for her birthday.

At home, Alyssa was excited about all the presents she had received. She even received 2 red packets from 奶奶 and 姑婆。Her eyes brightened when she opened one of her presents which turned out to be a magic trick box.

Alyssa 6th Birthday - The Icing Room

After Alyssa's school for the day, we went to The Icing Room @ Sengkang Compasspoint. Alyssa got to design her own birthday cake. 3 different sizes are available. The 4" cake came in only vanilla flavour @ $10 (offer price for that day), the 6" cake with either vanilla or chocolate flavour @ $20 and the 8" cake in only vanilla flavor @ $28. We chose the 6" one with chocolate flavour. It came with a plain icing cake, 5 mini pipping cream in different colors and a pack of edible icing flowers. We paid additional $2 for the marshmellow decorations.

Alyssa enjoyed decorating her birthday cake. They even provide a stool for the kids when they are not tall enough to reach the cake.

Alyssa was very careful in decorating her cake. Look at how serious she was!

This was Alyssa's masterpiece. It was a Monkey in the middle sine she was borne in the year of Monkey. She was proud of her design and it looks cute, isn't it?

She loved this activity and kept asking to do it again next time.

Alyssa 6th Birthday - Bubbles

Alyssa was testing the sword bubbles and it was fun. It made big bubbles and was easy to use. Once you pulled out the stick, there is no need to blow. You just need to swing the stick and it will make big bubbles. Better still, go to a place with strong wind, once you pull out the stick, the wind will help to make the string of bubbles as shown in the picture.

We got this from SKP @ $2.60 each with 4 colors (Red, Purple, Green & Blue) to choose from. However, be careful of the inner stick which can drop off easily.

Alyssa 6th Birthday - In Kinderland

Alyssa celebrated her 6th birthday in Kinderland with her classmates. She had chosen this birthday cake from Pine Garden and it looked lovely. Even the teacher commented that it was pretty and with her more than 10 years of experience cutting the cake, she think that this is going to be a yummy cake. Indeed, it tasted nice. No wonder it is so popular among the mummies.

These were the goodies that were distributed to Alyssa's classmates. It was a sword bubbles and a small pack of Oreo biscuit and Skittles candy. The kids were delighted to receive the bubbles. They even get to choose their favorite colors. Alyssa enjoyed giving out the presents to her friends.

Alyssa was happy and even whispered into my ear "Thank you Mummy". It was worth the effort afterall.

Breanna was sick

School reopened on Jun 29th. Breanna came back from school that evening and complaint of stomach cramp and fever. We had to bring her to see doctor and was told that she had stomach flu. She was given 2 days MC.

On the 3rd day, she had diarrhea and 奶奶 brought her to see another doctor since we did not have any medicine. She was given another day MC.

By the 4th day, her fever still had not subsided and the stomach cramp was still there. I was worried since it had been so long. This time we rushed her down to KK hospital A&E department. The doctor did a blood test for her and she cried badly even before the nurse do the finger prick. She was given antibiotics and another 3 days MC. Immediately after taken the medicine from KK Hospital, her fever subsided and no more stomach cramp. She missed school for the whole week :(

When she returned to school on the following Tuesday, since Monday was a Public holiday, as expected, she was given a lot of homework. That night, she did her homework until 12am and was not able to complete. So she had to continue to do her homework next morning before she goes to school.

Poor Breanna...hope she will not fall sick again.

Paper Crab

What do you think of this crab? Breanna and me made this for her art and craft. Although we were not very creative in craft work but we managed to make it and we were happy with the result.

Materials required are construction paper, glue, double sided tape and marker.

Method to make the crab:

1.  Make the paper dustbin using construction paper and turn it upside down to be the Crab's body
2.  Cut 8 strips of paper and roll them into 8 skinny legs
3.   Draw the shape of pincers on the paper and cut it out. Fold into half and stick it in front of the crab body
4.  Punch 4 holes on both side of the body and insert the 8 legs through the holes. Use double sided tape to hold it to the body
5.  Use marker to draw the eyes and
6.  Tada...you have the crab!

Congratulations to Alex & Nany

Congratulations to my bro-in-law, Alex & his newly wed, Nany. Their wedding lunch was held in Shangri-la hotel today. This is the lovely couple cutting the cake.

Close up of the couple while the groom was delivering the speech.

This photo of us was taken by the photographer from Live!Studios, who is the engaged photographer for the event. Photocard was given to us on the spot. It was printed on the reverse side of their company name card. What a great way of promoting their company.

These were the gifts that were given to the guests. Its either the pair of mini plush or the sparkle globe which you can put your photo inside. Aren't they sweet?