To Market We Go

Every week (usually on a Wednesday) Louise, Genalyn and Charlotte head to the Tiong Bahru wetmarket. We go early to avoid the heat and subsequent increase in smell from the meat section.

Our children are quite a hit at the wetmarket. Charlotte takes her bum-bag as it's like trick-or-treating for her. She always comes home with apples and one of the "Aunties" often shuts her shop and takes off with Charlotte to buy her lollies!

Our routine is always the same:

Fruit

Say hello to Pau Pau (Grandma) from the clothing shop by our fruit stall

Say hello to the couple at the general homeware stall next to that (mops, buckets etc)

Eggs - chicken and/or quail eggs

Vegetables

Park any children on the ride-on toys outside the sewing aunties stall

Pork

Fish - usually prawns for dinner that night at about $8/kg

Spices - we buy samal (chilli paste mix) which makes the best curry (just add coconut milk)

Chicken - we avoid the ones with heads and feet still attached

Back to the car past the very pretty flower stalls

Not many expats we know use the wetmarket but it's fun and we've learned alot and saved alot at the same time.

December events

Tessa's class "The Possums" had an end of year party. Santa was the guest of honour.

Uncle James stayed with us before and after his Intrepid Journey from Bangkok to Hanoi. We were able to show him around Singapore which was far cleaner and more orderly than anywhere else he'd seen on his trip.

Tessa's 5th Birthday

We held a party for Tessa at our condo clubhouse on Sunday 9th December and invited 15 school friends. Two hours of organised fun for the children including poi making, musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey and pass the parcel. Tessa had a wonderful time with all her friends.

Tessa's birthday was on Tuesday 11th December. Tessa and Louise enjoyed a pedicure together and invited friends for dinner.

November events

We visited the merlion on Sentosa Island and splashed in the mosaic water feature. The merlion is the symbol of Singapore and is half lion and half fish.

Charlotte's pre-school had its concert and graduation - Charlotte loved dressing up and dancing as a turtle. It was a very professional event - staged in a large auditorium running for two and a half hours. The five year olds wore graduation gowns and mortar boards and each gave a speech.

Lots happening

Sarah, Mark and Cameron stopped over on their way to and from New Zealand. The four children had lots of fun together and Cameron learnt to eat rice. The adults enjoyed some superb red wine together.

A Halloween party was held at our condominium - the kids enjoyed dressing up and their friends Luke and Joshua came also.

Deepavali was celebrated by the Indian community of Singapore. This is the Hindu festival of light and Little India is decorated amazingly.

Josh is enjoying playing soccer with ANZA - here is his team. They are currently second in the competition.