Hallmark Halloween

 

This year we had a fun Halloween.  We started off a few days before with a spooky birthday party at the Wu's house. It was Wesley's 2nd birthday and they encouraged us to have the girls come in costume.  The house had lots of birthday and Halloween decorations.  The party was awesome.  Tons of people, kids and sweet treats.  Audrey was Minnie Mouse and Allie was a baby tiger.

 



Our next Halloween event was the play group party at the Mirchandani's.  Neetu had great decorations and the kids got in costume.  Audrey was a leopard, Allie a little tiger, and even Lara tried to get with the wild cat theme.

 

 

 

Halloween day finally came and we got Allie in the traditional Pumpkin costume. Don't fret, we did not let her go out in the Singapore hot weather in that outfit. She wore it enough to take the pics. Audrey came home from school and we got her in her leopard costume  and then we went to the American neighborhood again in the Woodlands to go trick or treating.  My friend, Christina and her sons Jacob and Samuel joined us in the trick or treating.  It was a lot of fun. Audrey was a pro leading the way to the houses.

 

Yai Yai and Yai Oy visit Singapore

Grandma (Yai Yai)  and my aunt, Yai Oy, came from Thailand to visit us in Singapore.  It was so nice to have company.  We took them to Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road, Sentosa, and the new Gardens by the Bay.  Lara had not even seen the Gardens yet so it was nice new thing to do. We also went to High Tea with our friends Malay, Anita, Kathy (Malay's mother-in-law).   Here are some pics of their visit.

Alexandra on the MOVE

 

 

Yes, our little baby Alexandra is now rolling over. She is also moving around the play mat with a series of pushing her heels and sliding on her back, as well as, rolling her body in all different directions. She is in her own room now and boy she makes use of the space in the crib. I find her in all sections throughout the night and I can not prevent her from sleep on her front. Luckily she has good neck muscles and she is able to hold her head up for quite a long time. We are so proud of her progress.   

Alexandra's first trip to Thailand

 

 

Alexandra is 3 months now and we decided to go see great grandmother Tubtim for her 95th birthday event.  Audrey, Alexandra and I flew to Bangkok and stayed there for about 2 weeks.  Alexandra met all my close cousin and relatives. 

 

We also did some leisure activities like visitng Siam Ocean World which was a really nice aquarium. There were all types of marine life and we were even able to ride a boat and feed fish inside. 

 

We took a road trip to  Khao Yai and province 3 hours from Bangkok.  On the way we visited Chokchai Dairy Farm where we learned how they breed, milk and raise cows. We learned how ice cream and other dairy products were made. They also had other farm animals and domestic animals that Audrey got to feed and play with.

 

We did some shopping at JJ Mall. Lara was able to buy clothes for the girls and home products.  This mall was near the Chatuchak Market which sold things just like the market but it was in air conditioning and a big complex that was stroller friendly. 

 

Another fun place was Lumpini Park, there were great playgrounds there and we rented a paddle boat.  Audrey also saw huge Monitor lizards all around the ponds while she fed the fish.

 

Lara and Aaron enjoyed a trip to Healthland Massage Center.  They enjoyed 2-hour full body Thai Traditional massage.  Lara liked it so much she went 3 times because it was very close to they house we were staying at.  Overall, a wonderful vacation.

 

 

 

Alexandra Month 2

Alexandra has been doing great. Eating well and really able to respond to us with smiles and coos.  We are so happy to see her grow and develop everyday.  She is about 5 kg which is roughly 10.1 lbs.  Here are some pics of her this past month. She will be 2 months on August 8th. Enjoy.

Daddy trying the football hold again.

Daddy gave up and fell asleep.

Audrey is proud to be a big sister.

Alexandra having an insightful dream.

Alexandra wondering if Audrey will drop her.

Alexandra joined her own babygroup.

Alexandra smiling in her sleep