So nice to receive a new year card from the Graiegs today..


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More pics of our glamping trip.

The tents and safari beds were pre-erected.
Toilets, showers and kitchen were shared facilities.
Glad the island bar was open cos I forgot Boxing Day here is a PH, so we could eat there and avoid the hassle of BBQ.


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We survived our first camping trip as a family ( Read more... )

Thankful for friends!
Had a BBQ where we invited some friends over. Glad they could make it!!


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It's supposed to be the summer solstice down under though...

Anyhow, I managed to find made in singapore 汤圆！
traditions die hard.

We ate 汤圆 together after dinner!


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This year, we bought advent calendars for the kids, so they have chocolates to eat everyday until Christmas!

Advent Day 1


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Baked a chocolate cake after dinner last night cos I bought the baking tray...

Had to somehow start using all the bakeware I bought..


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When we first came, I bought a strip of pork belly to try. Managed to get some crackling but wasn't ideal ( Read more... )

First time making sushi.
Way more difficult to roll than it looks


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I've been wanting to grow them with the kids for the longest time but never got down to it.

Thankfully, this week, En brought home a cup with some beans already with cotton wool and water. After a day, the seeds started sprouting.

Day 4 and they are growing.

Looking nice!

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