tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64172192707037023202024-02-08T00:09:30.015+08:00Ranting ExpatMulti-tasking in MayhemAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-65569236619224851852013-04-03T00:07:00.000+08:002013-04-03T00:18:03.462+08:00Tongue in CheekBuckle up kids... turn the key in the ignition
'So... Mum... what do you think of the really old matchboxes we got you for your birthday?'
I glance in the revision mirror to a smirking 9 year old, giggles erupt throughout the car.
In truth I loved them, but although the munchkins are growing up with a love of the pre-loved, antiques and re-furbished.... the purchase of 89 miniature cardboard Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-31315378197552791922013-03-18T23:59:00.002+08:002013-03-18T23:59:22.372+08:00The Hunt for the Old-schoolUnashamedly, our household is huge fans of shows like Pickers, Restoration Kings, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars and the like.
Unheard of amongst Expats in Singapore, we looove a bit of DYI. I've found furniture on eBay, Expat Auctions and at my fav 2nd hand store Hock Siong that have found a second life in our home after been scraped sanded stained painted and so forth. We've been itching to start a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-23603362634169340842013-02-26T17:30:00.000+08:002013-02-27T09:42:47.782+08:0052 Portraits Catchup
8/52
Just Laugh out loud
7/52
Zac's 4th Birthday
6/52
Jumping Jax (aka Cromies)
5/52
No Pics of JJ & Lachie this week as I was in Oz with just Zac & Shayla
Kangaroo Valley...
4/52
Legoland!
3/52
Up Close and Personal
Once again I'm Joining in with Jodi over at Che and Fidel - for her 52 week project
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-37994991351743506032013-02-26T12:09:00.003+08:002013-02-26T12:09:58.234+08:00Palau UbinMany weekends ago saw the clan embark on a new adventure. (this post was originally accidently deleted.. along with my witty repartee that went along with my pictures)
If you are in Singapore - we would highly recommend a day trip to Palau Ubin. You park at South Changi Jetty Pier (although would recommend getting there alot earlier than us, as all the carparks were Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-27309408724761849042013-02-26T11:37:00.003+08:002013-02-26T11:39:45.616+08:00Celebrate Good Times .... Comeon!Wooowzers (as my little sister says) I have so much catching up to do!
Where did the time go to? What have I been doing?
It seems the weeks trip to down under has got me all of track and out of whack - seriously need to catchup on my 52s.... i have the photos, just need to sort them out.
Hoping I can get this done before March... hmmmm... another year older next month- I'm sooo in denial.
My Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-31686232756000915892013-01-15T15:22:00.002+08:002013-01-15T15:22:43.005+08:00Urghhh... need some peace!Wow... don't know why . . but excessive noise just does my head in . . . sitting here blogging about our fabulous day trip we took on Sunday to Palau Ubin and the gardeners are here. In Singapore they have a thing for leaf blowers... one of my serious pet hates (why not a rake)
Yes I am grateful that it's not me out there in the 40degree heat raking up 1acre of leaves, but seriously... the noise Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-51016550504805769472013-01-13T20:28:00.001+08:002013-01-13T20:29:11.546+08:002/52 Portraits
This week I wanted to capture the kids with their beloveds.... what they go to sleep with.
For Master Z, it's a plush mouse called Jelly
For Miss S, Her new Australian Doll Emily sleeps in the bed beside hers
For Master J, I often find him with a myriad of books underneath his pillow, but his kindle is definitely his favorite!
And lastly, Master L has Pappa Smurf, who joinedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-10374519297027603492013-01-11T12:30:00.001+08:002013-01-11T15:07:49.946+08:00This Makes Me Laugh
This is our Life - 2/52 and let's do 52 1/52 & 2/52 catchup
2/52
This makes me laugh
Kids goofing around on our trampoline... I seriously giggle each time they do the chipmunk cheeks.
There's nothing like kidlets giggles to gladden a heart
Introducing another Paint the Moon Project.... Let's do 52 (plus first week catchup :-)
2/52
All Lined UpAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-63005896460606928032013-01-07T22:24:00.001+08:002013-01-11T14:58:22.223+08:00Paint the Moon - 1/52
I'm joining in with another weekly project over at Paint the Moon - with the insanely talented Annie Manning
1/52
Nightly Rituals
(although this is not a usual nightly ritual for us, the kids love snuggling down at the end of a busy holiday day to all watch a movie together before bed)
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-39879463069480863042013-01-07T17:54:00.001+08:002013-01-07T17:54:51.422+08:00Sending Rain Down Under...For what seems like months, we've been having torrential rains... backyard flooding, roof leaking, stuck inside kinda rains. I've moaned and moaned, had enough of bored kids stuck inside during school holidays, enough of the deep throated grunt of the frogs as they sing their mating song all night long, enough of the occasional regular short circuit as roof water runs down the pendant lights (we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-53820977489589645382013-01-06T14:01:00.001+08:002013-01-06T14:06:48.786+08:001/52
I'm Joining in with Jodi over at Che and Fidel - for her 52 week project
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.”
So check back to my page every Sunday for pics of my gorgeous munchkins
so..here is the first installment...enjoy!
(oooo... my Mum is going to love this project!)
1/52
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-82926542050268023542013-01-04T12:34:00.000+08:002013-01-05T20:51:02.069+08:00Shake away that JiggleIt's not such a big secret to those that know me personally, but I'm on a mission.
A few months ago, I admitted to myself that I had once again become a little too relaxed in self-maintenance, too overindulgent in life, great food, great drinks, great times . . but, I'm not in my twenties anymore, and having four littlens has certainly slowed my metabolism down. So it was time to do something Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-30484408747364699162013-01-02T19:24:00.001+08:002013-01-03T10:11:03.412+08:00Conditions are Perfect
This is my mantra for this new year.... Stop waiting ... just do it and the time will be right! I've spent alot of the year backtracking, trying to find a good place to start (or restart) but I found this quote and realized that conditions were never going to be right, until I wrote. (yeah sounded weird to me to, don't worry about it)
The end of the year, my finger was hovering over the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-66308966158058537032012-08-13T23:51:00.000+08:002012-08-14T12:37:56.818+08:00❤ For the Sweet tooth in you ❤ok... I'm thinking it's about time to resurrect this tired sleeping blog . . . that's if there is anyone still there interested to listen. (??!!??)
I've finally got my laptop back (and working- woo hoo!) and have recently been reminded that there was this little space where I used to vent my thoughts, document my somewhat insane passion for parties and basically have a little outlet for rants onAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-85186977142612371692011-05-07T09:42:00.000+08:002011-05-07T09:42:20.555+08:00Post WeddingI know I'm slack, not posting all the details on my Royal Wedding extravaganza yet -I'm sorry!
Think I needed at least a week to de-Union Jack myself.
Here's a sneak peek at the details... actual wedding post to come soon.
PS - if you miss me, head over to Sequins, Stillettos & Sparkles - I post there with the gorgeous B every day
Celebrations
Fraction of the Aftermath
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-75616755184646152182011-04-20T11:39:00.000+08:002011-04-20T11:39:41.195+08:00Starting to Look FabSo... have proofed the mugs- held one in my hand, and I can now breathe. They look sensational
Just thought I'd jump online to let you know
Also finished designing the name card holders - now to make them all (I never do things the easy way)
Off to tasting lunch now - hoping it's yummy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-20616753426390308262011-04-19T13:00:00.001+08:002011-04-19T13:53:11.424+08:00Wedding Extravaganza Sneak Peeks**Please note that I am not obsessed with the Royal Family - A good friend suggested that I throw a Royal Wedding Watching party in lieu of the Oscar Brunch that I usually throw and was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I hardly knew anything about the royal family & their love lives... but in true form, have thrown myself into this party.
I couldn't post the invitation pictureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-28100485618285775532011-04-08T16:33:00.001+08:002011-04-08T16:33:48.676+08:00The long IKEA waitSo thought I'd quickly jott down a little post whilst standing in the line at IKEA.That's how slowly it is moving. But have news for you so totally thought if anytime was worth multi-tasking now would be it!!Are you thirsty for another party-aholic update?? Dying to hear what the next Trini event is and all the juicy details before the event???Well here is the scoop...it's going to be big, it's Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-88102217234480245802011-03-20T23:32:00.000+08:002011-03-20T23:32:47.385+08:00Four Kids, a Wagon and a Barbie DollToday has seen our 'little' clan on fun-filled adventures across the island... And luckily for her Ms S's class barbie doll was spending the weekend with us. No Ms S is not Barbie crazy, as the photos suggest. She has a few, yes, but not they are not favorite playthings. This barbie goes home with a student and then they write about the time that they spent with her. Talk about an expat bit of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-88709544265874754812011-03-15T18:55:00.001+08:002011-03-15T18:55:03.789+08:00Start with a wordSo... I've been struggling with the fact that it has been forever since I posted. The more time that went by the less I knew where to start.Alot has happened in the past month. We've celebrated two birthdays, countless class events at our house, parent/teacher interviews, meeting new friends, illness, wellness, start of brand new kindy, move into a big bed, teeth lost, first wobblies of Master L,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-46251282148780625382011-02-08T23:34:00.000+08:002011-02-08T23:34:27.220+08:00Busy Signal...
ok... so sorry, been a little busy
good busy - not sick busy like previously (just in case you were wondering) Busy updating B's fabulous Blog Cupcakes, Frocks & Pink (please go and check it out... am a proud mamma) & organizing class functions for 3 of the kids classes... (hand made invites for J's class, L & S - both graphical email invites - - don't worry I will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-47275902655724895172011-02-06T14:27:00.000+08:002011-02-06T14:27:38.120+08:00Sweet 16th... not so much!... it's been 42 days, 23 hours and 25 minutes since my last party...
As dear friends of ours set up in Melbourne for the first time in 15 years, and their kids start new schools - I am both extremely excited for them, but saddened at the same time. Distance means visits are going to be few and far between. But I have some great memories from when they lived here and when they lived in Jakarta asAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-27946358717462094322011-02-03T13:37:00.000+08:002011-02-03T13:37:36.759+08:00Promise MeOk.... Drum roll please.....
I was hanging out with friends yesterday (which resulted in a nice self-inflicted headache this morning :-) they took precedence over my blog. But finally, as promised, my list for Promise Me.These are in no particular order, except the order that I wrote them in. I've added a tab at the top of my blog that you can click on and keep track of my progress. As I said, IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-29103162158402533582011-02-01T17:25:00.000+08:002011-02-01T17:25:23.645+08:00A Pinch and a PunchTuesday is the new Friday Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!School celebrations for the chinese new year happen next week, after they return from their break- so more on that next week.
***NEWSFLASH***We are proud to announce that after 9 months of anticipation, S now proudly holds in her hands a beautifully formed baby...... tooth. Honestly, this is her fourth tooth to have a human's gestation periodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417219270703702320.post-69230219557880368882011-02-01T00:02:00.000+08:002011-02-01T00:02:46.038+08:00Wasn't prepared to hit the catwalk tonight!Just dropping in to let you know we are all ok here. It's been a hectic first week of school, with everyone thriving and LOVING every minute of it.
I've got a few projects up my sleeve that I hope to share with you tomorrow, but after an exhausting day & Parent teacher meets this evening... I'm sipping my herbal tea and heading to bed, so it's just a quick rant.
It's been raining for three Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049309369486750525noreply@blogger.com0