Christmas!

I love Christmas! It's the celebration that I love second-best after Chinese New Year. Here's the cheery breakfast that Mummy made when we woke up:  

I had received this present from my friend Zoe and couldn't wait to play with Ee Ee Rachael today. Ta-da, here's our masterpiece: 

Dinner was very festive too. Mummy says that this jelly mould has been in use for many many years, and she remembered it from the time she was a young girl like me. It's like a family heirloom: 

The best part of the day was definitely the presents. Thanks to all my family who love me!

Playground

Today was a lazy Sunday with nothing much to do. So I badgered Daddy and Mummy to bring me to the park to play. Love them both!

Christmas party

Lao Ee Edwina had invited us to her place for a Christmas party, and I was eagerly looking forward to it today. And it was amazing! The popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy.   

There was also a pretty lady who painted a tattoo for me. I had asked for an angel, and the angel looks like me :)

Sleepovers and zoo visits

Mummy and Daddy were very sweet to let my kindergarten friends sleep over at our house last night. We had a lot of fun as usual, didn't sleep until very late and woke up extremely early, haha. 

I definitely had a lot of fun the whole day today. After the sleepover, we went to the zoo. Although I've been to the zoo many times, this was probably the best visit because Mummy had brought my friend Ashley along as well, and the two of us girls were happily chattering away all day. There was a small sad part though, when we saw the farewell party for the koalas as they are leaving the Singapore Zoo soon. Goodbye Koala Chan!   

Snow party

Mummy and I made last-minute plans for dinner with Mummy's colleague and her daughter who's also called Zoe. We were very excited as there was supposed to be a snow party for kids. Although the snow turned out to be more like soap foam, the other Zoe and I still laughed like crazy while we were playing. After we had worked off our energy, we ended the evening with a huge skillet chocolate chip cookie. Awesome!

Bondi Beach and Sydney Sights

Time has passed so quickly when I'm having fun. We spent some time at Bondi Beach yesterday, where our apartment is near. Daddy is quite badly sunburned on his neck and arms, whereas I only have a cute sunburned nose, haha. We went to the beach again super early this morning, as crazy Mummy wanted us to catch the sun rise. I must say that the pre-dawn view of Bondi Beach is very nice and tranquil as well.

 

Daddy decided to be sane and convinced us to go back to bed after the sunrise. After our morning nap, we headed into Sydney city centre, where Mummy had plans for how we would spend our day. We took the ferry ride that Daddy had been eager to try, where we sailed under Sydney Harbour Bridge. I look cool in Daddy's shades, don't I? 

For lunch, we ate at a riverside cafe with views of the bridge and the opera house. With our tummies satisfied, we headed to the playground at Darling Quarter, where Mummy and I played on the swings. We then allowed Mummy to indulge in a shopping spree at Paddy's Market, where Mummy came across a unique stall selling something that was like the water babies toy that I have been talking so much about. And being the lovely Mummy that she is, of course she bought me some. After dinner, we rouded off our last night in Sydney with a fireworks display at Darling Habour. The fireworks were beautiful as they were dancing to the tune of the Christmas carols that were playing at the same time. Thumbs up for Mummy for a great day! 

Hunter Valley and Blue Mountain

We have been spending quite some time in our rental car these two days, and I bet Daddy wishes that he is driving his nice vroom vroom instead. We went to Hunter Valley yesterday, where I got to eat free cheese and chocolate on an otherwise boring tour of the vineyards. 

Today we are spending the night in Blue Mountain. Mummy took a photo of a nice bridge that we drove through along the way, but as usual I was too fast asleep to even notice it. 

We did the touristy Three Sisters walk when we arrived in the evening. 

As it was a little chilly, I decided to warm myself up by doing a jump shot, woohoo!

Unlike our modern-looking hotel room in Watsons Bay, we had a quaint old hotel in Blue Mountain. But it's ok, I'm happy as long as I have a cozy blanket and bed. 

Watsons Bay

I slept for most of the 7-hour flight to Sydney. I groggily walked around the airport, where Daddy picked up our rental car. I slept again throughout most of the drive to our hotel at Watsons Bay, but this time I woke up all refreshed and eager to go exploring. 

The hotel is right next to the beach, and Daddy and I crazily went swimming in the ice-cold sea water:

After our invigorating swim, we went to explore the city area in Sydney. Mummy made me pose in front of the opera house as well as the famous harbour bridge. 

After dinner at a bustling Italian restaurant by the riverside, Daddy drove us back to our hotel. The view from our room at night was simply amazing - what a great way to end our first day in Sydney!

Going on a holidaaaay

And we're off for our holiday! Our flight was at 2am, and as we had time and not much luggage, we decided to take the MRT to the airport.

Two Weeks with Mummy

Today is the start of Mummy's two-week leave to spend time with me! As she had stayed up late last night to finish off her work, I waited quietly and patiently for her to wake up this morning. But as I got a little bit bored waiting, I decided to show my love for her by making her breakfast. Mummy seemed really really pleased to wake up to the sight and smell of this:

In the afternoon, we went to have my nails done. This is the first time that I've ever had a manicure, and I was pleased to be pampered. I picked a shiny purple colour (of course).