First live soccer match @ Singapore Sports Hub

My dear hubby WL always got ideas n plans to bring our 3 children to explore... And I believe in some years to come, our excusions will be more of exciting, challenging and dangerous one... hahahaha... well, he had been saying to bring the kids to try out diving, mountain climbing and water rifting when the kids are bigger.. so, what can I say?? Lol... scary.... for an old woman...

Ok, back to my posting... as our sports hub had recently open its door for their first soccer match and it's a friendly match between Japan vs Brazil, WL decided to bring all us to experience the live atmosphere of a football match!!! And here we are, holding all family pass and car park entry ticket, experiencing our first ever live football match!!!!

My baby allyl ready for a pose outside the Sports Hub! 

Lucky for me, as WL forgotten to bring his mobile phone, I got all the shots on my!!! Hahaha...

I had taken this shot slanted so as to catch the side opening of the dome and the big screen showing the match live which is also the score board!!

And here's our little banner for our little fans...

A shot taken by one of the Japanese fan.. hahaha...this is end of the match!!!  And Brazil had won this friendly match.. score??.... ehm, pardon this old aunty for the untimely update and forgotten the score... hahahaha...

Well, overall experience  was good but the timing was bad that we had skipped our dinner and the food sold inside the hub was a but expensive and all were having long queues. And the security check and at the entrance was a bit too strict that we can't even bring in our own water bottles... well, I believe they have their own reasons for doing so but it's just water... anyway, a good experience and exposure for me and my 3 children! :)

Visit to Kusu Island

Recently there was a 9pm Ch8 serial which had some shooting scenes at one of the small island of Singapore, Kusu Island. And thus it was a impromptu decision for us to pop over for a short outing.

This is not the first time for me, as my family used to go over yearly to pray.  Anyway, it's been such a long long time since I last went. And it's a good time to go over now, as it's consider a off peak period to visit kusu island at this time of the year!!!  We had the island by ourselves!!! Hahaha... as this was at last min decision to go over, and we were seen chasing for the ferry as we were kind of late!!!

The ferry had stops at the St island before it reaches the kusu island. And there's another stop over after kusu which I can't recall... haha.. call me aunty!!! :p

I can't recall climbing up this small hill to pray the malay god, datuk, and this time, my kids were so eagerly climbing it up so I got no choice but to follow... And here are my 2 children penning their wish on the yellow rock!!

We took many nice photos on the island with the huge tortoise!!!

My cheeky boy...

And after a good 2 hours, we were here at the jetty, waiting for our ferry back to the main island!!

Mount Faber Cable car ride

Our kids are a very fortunate ones, their daddy always come up with innovative ideas to get them engage in their studies, at least he tried.  And he would also exposed them to many new ideas and different mode of transportation available in Singapore!

And here we are, something for them, Cable car rides at Mount faber! And daddy had been sweet to get us annual pass, so we should be seen taking cable rides to Sentosa pretty often!!

The current theme for the cable rides are Superheros! And my Adwin went hyper in selecting the different heros he wanna enjoy his ride with!  We also got all the different masks for the kids!

After the ride into Sentosa  island, we went for their cable car museum just below the station. And here, the different era of the cabins are on display here and you can really see how the cabins had evolved till today....

Only here then I recalled they did have the theme of angry bird sometime ago...

Forgot to mention, they had created an app for android and iPhone which enables us to create photos take the ride with the superhero!!! So depends on which superhero cabin we choose, we can have a pic created with them sitting next to us!!! Haha.. how innovative and creative!!

Seems like 3D photo booth is getting quite popular and we can easily spot one at most tourist spot!!!

Can you spot my kids here with their masks?? Lol... A very messy photo here... too many characters!

We decided to stay for dinner after the ride... And really sorry, I forgot what is the name of this restaurant but their food is pretty nice and affordable with the discounts for annual pass holders!  And a photo of my 3 funny kids... hahaha...

Alvan's first mid autumn festival in school

This is Alvan's first festival's celebration in a childcare.  When I reached the cc to pick him up, they were preparing to bring the kids out for a walk with their handmade lanterns!!!  And I believe he did enjoy the walk and he's able to follow his teachers and friends.

sorry for the blury photos as I was standing from a distance and trying to zoom in as well trying to find where's my boy!!!! Hahaa...

We asked if he made the Mooncakes and he was honest to say no, baby no make, teachers made them!!! Haha... And he happily gobbled down the mini Mooncakes and said yummy to me!!!!

My sausage buns

I had many failed attempts at making sausage buns, and I had in fact given up on trying making buns with hands! Haha.. The only bread I can make are those using the breadmaker with their recipes! But my kids do not quite like those as the bread produced were denser than those bought off the shelves.

I decided to give this a last try as I say a recipe online which was pretty easy and ingredients used were also very basic.

And I was really happy with my final products!!!  The bun was really soft and my whole house was filled with the aroma of the buns!!! But the kids did not have a chance to try my piping hot fresh buns from the oven as it was 11pm when am done!  Hahaa...  I'll try other fillings soon again!!! Really happy...

And here's the link to the recipe I had followed and really thankful to the recipe contributor!!!

http://bakingscorner.blogspot.sg/2014/09/freshly-baked-mini-sausage-buns-by.html

SCDF Life Connect fair 2014

I am always on the look out for such fairs for my children as I know they will enjoy knowing more about the Police force, Air force, Fire engines and Ambulances. And it's a good opportunity for them to see and touch the real vehicles, sit on it and pose for a shot! They are also so thrilled to complete the activity card and collect the goodies. It's a good chance for them to know what these occupations does and how they are helping to keep our country and neighbourhood safe.

I had marked my calendar when I know about this SCDF fair in Aug, which would be happening during their 1 week Sept break and making sure we bring them here for some fun. Especially when my Alvan is a big fan of fire engines and ambulances!

See how my Alvan smile at the camera!! Haha... All of us were in the SCDF uniforms... Izit that cool?? :o

WL putting out the fire with a fire extinguisher!  My 2 kids were terrified when they saw and heard the noise coming out of the extinguisher!!

Another activity for the kids here... Putting up the masking tapes around openings at the doors and windows.  According to them, this is to prevent poisonous gas from entering the house or enclosed area if it's under any terrorist attack!

My Alvan who's super happy to be sitting on a real fire engine!! 

My Adwin's turn on the fire engine...

Now, Daddy's turn! Hahaha...

My missy on the driving wheel of the fire engine...

See my little boy holding onto the fire bike with confidence for a good shot!! :)

There was also a Fire boat on site for visitors to go up for a look around... And I've got my Adwin sailor and Missy Ashley posing for me! :0

Daddy and Alvan as passengers! :0

A super blur selfie! Hahaha...

A good view of the control station taken for us by one of the officer! :)

This is the boat we boarded!!!

My Alvan's first time driving a car here... he was so happy and it was tough for me to catch a good shot of him... Daddy making sure he's driving safely...

A good shot by daddy...

My handicapped korkor insisting on riding on the motorbike... And my sad Ashley was refused entry saying she's too big to be riding in any of the rides... :p

Another shot of us in one of the SCDF vehicle.

Glimpse of the Fire truck and accessories...

Sorry for the slanted shot, as I wanted to take the pic of my kids on one of the ladder truck that will only be deployed when necessary, as the ladder can go really high up, *sorry, i can't recall the height mentioned by the officer!* hahaha...

My Alvan and Ashley getting onto an Ambulance for a good look!!! Hahaha...  Adwin refused to get into it as he had tried one when he fractured his arm in school in Aug! Haha...

Some shots of the vehicles we saw during this exhibition... and these are just SCDF vehicles, does not involved the Police force.

This is one the latest vehicle in SCDF, the unmanned fire rescue vehicle!! So cool... 

My Ashley and Adwin having a try putting out the small fire on a wok with a mini fire extinguisher! 

And yes, this is me... attending a short session on how to perform CPR on a fainted person and usage of the small shocking machine!! (sorry again, can't recall the term used here... hahaha... :p) Maybe I had also forgotten on how to perform CPR by now... hahaha...

The boys in a demo of earthquake!!! My Ashley refused to go in after being brief before they walked in... hahaha...

A selfie went wrong... supposed to be a selfie of just me and Alvan... but see the intruder behind with all the horrible grin and pose! :(

There happened to have a International food fair at Expo and we decided to pop in for our dinner... hahaha...  A good trip for the kids here, as it was their first time in a food fair and they got the chance to eat lots of food here... all sorts of biscuits, coffee and goat's milk candies!!  We all have a good meal and see how happy is my Alvan!!! Always such a sweetie when he's in front of a cam! :)