Outings

Our weekends have been packed full of activities over the last few weeks. We've been trying to make the most of the great weather that we've been having, sunshine and cool air. Mia's been a very cooperative baby when it comes to outings. She's up for a feed, plays for a little while then sleeps for two to three hours before she's up again for her next feed. She's such a darling, full of smiles for us and is so very cuddly :). Ryan loves being outdoors too. Our little boy is growing up very quickly, much too fast for us really. He's extremely articulate, keeps us in stiches with some of the things that he comes up with. He loves his new role as "Kor-Kor" and has been a great little assistant when it comes to helping out with Mia.  

Sunday Lunch...

A relaxing Sunday lunch at Top Deck Restaurant. Where is it you ask? At the top deck of the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant of course!

Taking in the sights and the cool breeze with Kong-Kong (reason for Mia's mismatched look is that the socks were the smallest ones Mama could find at the last minute because our little girl's feet are so tiny they don't fit into any of the ones that matched her outfit) 

Boating... 

We spent another beautiful day out at sea with Ava, Jean-Noel and the boys. Even though it was a sunny day, it was still too cold to get into the water so we headed out to Mo Tat Wan on Lamma Island for lunch. The three boys had a great time playing pirates as we sailed out into the open waters and loved digging in the sand while the adults enjoyed a leisurely lunch. It was definitely a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day, although it wasn't what you would call a romantic date what with the kids running all around :).                                                         

             

"Hand over your jewels, aarrrr...."

"This boat driving business is easy. Watch, I can do this with just one hand!" - Captain Ryan taking Uncle J-N on a speed boat ride

Just the perfect set up - the adults can enjoy their meal peacefully while the kids play safely on the beach. Can you spot Mum, Ava and myself sitting up at the left corner on the deck having a lovely slow lunch?  

Belated Chinese New Year Picnic...

We had a post-CNY celebration with our Belcher's friends at Inspiration Lake. This was truly a Malaysian/Singaporean style picnic. Around 20 of us rolled up to the park carrying our pots of chicken curry, fried bee hoon, fried rice, chicken stew, fried fishballs and of course a must for CNY, Mum's "yee sang". Ah, now this is what I call a real picnic!

Chopsticks ready...Aunty Pam's mouth ready (for the required good luck sayings)... ok here we go... loh hei everyone...

While we adults devoured the delicious spread, the boys had a little picnic of their own. 

Another Day at the Beach...

We've been waiting eagerly for the weather to start warming up so that we can resume our favourite summer time activity - lazing around on the beach. So last Sunday we got together with four other families and headed out to Shek O beach. Although the water was still too cold for swimming, all of us had a great time sitting around on the sand, chatting, eating and watching the kids run around on the sand. And mmm...mmm...mmm... I got to eat my yummy soup noodles with roast duck and big intestines, yummy!

Airborne!

The Dragon and his Hunter...

Ryan watched a documentary on dragons recently at my cousin's house and since then he's been fascinated with these mythological animals, even inventing a new game, "Dragon and Hunter". In this, Ryan is always the dragon and my mum the hunter. The dragon runs around chasing the hunter, breathing fire at him or in this case her. Finally he catches the hunter and devours his victim. Both of them had lots of fun playing this game and now that Mum's gone back home, I have become the replacement hunter!