Norah's Day Out

When we found out we were leaving SG, one of the things I did was book our babysitter to come watch David for the day so I could go have one last explore. I spent the morning walking around Joo Chiat and taking in the spectacular Peranaken Shophouses.

Then I went to Haji Lane, my favorite spot in the Arab Quarter. I really don't like most shopping, but I'll take these cute boutiques any day!

These are the kinds of things I'll really miss!

Beau's half birthday

Beau is obsessed with his birthday...and with Christmas. I'd say not a day goes by without him asking me how many days until his birthday or until Christmas. And sometimes how many hours and minutes and seconds until they come! And, at least every other week he tells me a new plan of what he's going to ask Santa to bring. So cute! 

We actually felt like it was a real blessing that in the midst of him feeling a bit anxious with the move and needing some love and focus and attention, he asked me over dinner one evening, "Mom, how many days until my half birthday?" I looked at the calendar and exclaimed, "Oh, it's tomorrow!" 

Now, we've never done anything for his half birthday, but we thought this was a fun chance for some makeshift, last minute attention and celebration!

Beau loves having a "snuggle up" with his brother! Special treat on his half birthday!

Here he is after decorating his face with the pollen from a lily in the condo! So cute!

Other SG favs

IBeau will really miss spotting luxury cars everywhere! "Mom, is that a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Mom, quick, take a picture!!!"

Mike will really miss his Asian desserts. Here's a red ruby at the Thai place across the road. 

I'll miss the amazing architecture. These two in Telok Ayer.

And, while there will be nice things about driving again, I actually feel really free when I'm just using public transport and hopping in taxis. I'll sort of miss taxi rides with this crew!

Lewis primary talk - Temples

I'm so, so proud of this sweet, good-hearted, diligent Lewis boy! He was asked to give a talk on Sunday. Mike and I just did not have the time to work with him, and we had a feeling he'd be pretty excited to do it himself. I literally gave him two sentence prompts (The temple is important because...), and he did every bit of the rest. Zero consultation with us, zero input. And, didn't he do an amazing job?!? We love this boy and are so grateful for his responsibility and independence and strong love for God and for all that is good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inlrxFAWKls

Gifts for Daddy

Michael has had quite the fuss made over him recently. After the news of his promotion and new job, the boys called him "director" all evening and massaged him and brought him food. Lewis also made him "heavy backpack rockets", a favorite gift he likes to make from time to time!

Then of course more fuss and love for Father's Day!

We love you, Michael! To infinity, and beyond!

Goodbye music classes

For me, these are some of the people I am so sad to say goodbye to - all the incredible mums and kiddos from my three music classes! Teaching them all has made for three of my happiest hours of the week!

Boys after church

Such sweet, helpful, amazing cutie pies!!!