Snow in Singapore...

I guess when you write about snow in Singapore it could really be anytime of the year... since it would really be a miracle if they ever had real snow there... but during Christmas time there is foam snow and it is just as much fun... the biggest difference is you need to take a good shower after you are done... this year we went to Tanglin to get some "foam on" with our friends.
 

At first Pierce thought it was a lot of fun and then I lost him and he saw the fear in my eyes when I found him and then he did not think it was fun anymore... He is sitting right here next to me right now and he says "you did not let me go in the big snow where it was deep so I was sad... you wanted me to stay in the little snow"... oh the things they remember...

So here he is back in the "Little" snow... does not look so little right... well the "Big" snow was over his head...

 

 

 

 

 

 

So much fun.... and we are really dirty/nasty now so one last picture and off to the showers we go... thank you Singapore for making this hot Christmas so much fun.

 

Last time to "Kook with Kay"

OK... walk with me as we go back in time... back to Singapore... my last time to "Kook with Kay"... yes most of you just fell out of your chair when I say I took a cooking class... but don't get up yet bc I took a lot of cooking classes... at first it was more of a social thing and then it turned out that I actually enjoyed chopping, stirring, learning, mixing and eating the yummy food that we made.

Here are some pics of our last time together... which was held at GiGi's... a great day for sure and some great food... and the best thing is I have tons of recipes now of asian cuisine... just not sure if I can make most of it without at least 8 other hands helping me.

Can you imagine getting all these supplies for one meal... wow wee...

 

 

 

 

A sweet lady for sure... and if anyone wants information about how to get into one of Kay's cooking classes... leave me a message... she is amazing and it is so much fun.

Celebrating Asher... Part 1!

A couple of weeks before we left Singapore... our dear friends put on a little celebration for Asher and our next journey in moving to Korea.  I have been putting off on writing this blog entry bc every time I look at these pics I get a little emotional... I am humbled by the blessings that God has given us as a family in each of these women.  We have shared many laughs, tears, emotions, memories and just plain living as an expat (good and bad) with each other... My life has forever been changed bc of each of these ladies... I could never have survived away from family and friends back in Texas without them (God provided).  I would love to write their story here and probably bore you with each of their life stories and the impact that they have made on my life... but lets save that for our next "tea time" together.    For now here are some of the faces of our sweet sisters and friends that have changed our lives and have loved us for who we are... and that will forever be a friend!
 

 

Meet Janet... the sweet lady that has been my "Singaporean" friend and has introduced me to terminology and foods and how to love Children's ministry.  I have served under her for almost three years in various areas in Children's ministry and I will forever try to be just like her... loving all children unconditionally.

Meet Wei Yen, Ellen and Tammy... from MOPS to ICS to serving others together... many cherished memories and in this picture alone we will all scatter all over the world (Malaysia, Denmark, and the USA) but we will always be friends...

Jamie... where to even begin... she and I are both not much for mushy gushy stuff... and she does not like for people to touch her... but this picture says it all... I got a hug... I love her.

Amy and Jamie... Amy just came from the US and is a sweet heart... I did not have much time to get to know her but she lived 5 floors under me and I enjoyed having her a neighbor and friend... and will continue to enjoy her as a sister... she has a heart of Gold.

Ashley and Soraya... Ashley always smiling and encouraging.  She has listened in times when I needed it the most and played some good music just at the right moments (HE HE HE).  Soraya is my prayer warrior... and gives the best hugs... she has prayed for baby Asher for years and has always given supportive biblical wisdom when ever I needed it.

Eunice and Lori... my sweet Eunice how I love your charm and smile... always busy this one and serving our God and looking at what way she can do more next.  These sweet friends gave me a Singapore book and all wrote something inside and I will forever remember what Eunice wrote "I will see you when I see you"... this is Eunice's way of saying not sure if we will see each other again in this world but Heaven for sure... and I can't wait sweet friend.  Lori... I can not believe our paths have not crossed before but I know we will cross again somewhere in this world... our hubbies are in the same business and have known each other for years... but I truly am the blessed one by her and sweet "hoarding" self.

Shannon and Shelly (you know the rest)... God blesses many by using these ladies... they are always smiling and listening... and have changed the world with their heart of Gold.  

Cheryl and Traci... I have learned so much from Cheryl but mostly to seek Godly wisdom... this sweet lady will ask questions and seek input from the wisest of women and hold tight to it... a humble spirit and servant heart for sure.  And where to begin with sweet Traci... we have so many memories and someone that when I look in the dictionary to find Kind/Sweet/Passionate... her face will be there.  I could go on and on about this one... but mostly she has taught me "to wear my big girl panties".

 

 

 

 

 

The hostess with the mostess... I love you ladies and this day is just added to the long list of great memories and blessings that you have given me.

And Gillian (in blue dress on the end)... I can not believe I do not have any pics of her but it was bc she was taking the photos... my sweet best friend... one that we don't even have to talk and we know what is going on with each other... I miss her like mad and am thankful that we found each other in Singapore.
And sweet Kristi (in the tennis clothes)... this is the perfect pic of Kristi always on the run and go... she is either exercising, loving on her children or serving in the church... go go go and always smiling and looking dynamite... oh if I could be like her when I grow up (he he he)... and she is also an Aggie... what else needs to be said.

 

Oh yeah... this post was suppose to be about baby Asher... maybe part 2... I just could not pass up the opportunity to introduce you to these sweet ladies and how much they mean to me and so many... I just wanted to make it about them... as it should be.  Love you girls... 

A must before we left...

A just before we left Singapore... setting our pets free... yes we have two turtles that we have grown quite fond to.  Tita brought these things home from the market one day and there were actually more than 2 but only "David and Goliath" survived all the months.  We have grown to really care about these things... they even had play dates on Saturday where they were set free on the balcony and could have a good time out of their bowl.  We asked friends if anyone wanted them but we had zero takers... so we set them free... into a big body of water... I was not even sure if they could swim but we did not know what else to do.

So here we are taking them to their new home...  Gillian was the photographer and she did a great job catching the moment (which was kindof sad for me).


We found the perfect spot... somewhere wet but a place they could climb out if needed...

The handoff... Pierce wanted to be the one to set them free...

First was Goliath and he dove straight down and I could see him sitting on the bottom... swimming a little but I am sure he was a bit in shock.  Now David was a different story (lives up to his name)... we dumped him into the big body of water and he was a swimming fool and just skimmed the surface and checked everything out.

 

Once the turtles were good we feed them some more... and then we went for a walk to feed the other turtles (with the left over food we had)... a great last fun in Singapore.

Check out these two... so cute... 

Now that is one big turtle...

 

 

 

Gillian and I were commenting afterwards that if these two get married (which we would love) we will have some great photos of them...

Not a great pic of me... but what do you do... I wanted to share this photo bc you can see Pierce's nervous twitch that he has picked up recently... he does it all the time... no not touching the belly (I love that)... the chewing on the shirt... He picked this up when Daddy started traveling and has not stopped since... hoping that this will go away soon.

After the park and goodbyes... back at the Unruhs for some drawing and fun.