A Charity Auction on Family Day

Last Saturday, my family attend the Family Day organized by the company where my husband is currently working. It was our first time to attend since last year for some reasons we didn't attend the event. But anyway, this year the weather was all so fine and we prepare the kids for the activity. We arrived at the venue pass 3pm. There are a lot of activities. Games, shows, raffle and of course food and drinks. All sort of drinks from water, soda's, juice, name it they have it. The kids enjoy much of the event. My son even tried the boat ride for some reason he was the one who said to us, "I want to try that one" and so we let him try. He did enjoy and never wants to stop.

Aside from all fun stuff for the employee and family members. The company also had this charity auction. Where in the display pictures, paintings and sketches were up for bid. And the proceeds will be given to the selected charity institution. We participated on the second set of auction. This was our first time to participate in an auction and it was fun.

I bid for the oil-in-canvass painting. I bid for this because I like the colour and the way artist portray the normal scenario in a typical coffee shop here in Singapore. I didn't let this chance pass. Luckily I have my husband's support on this. And so I was able to have the painting. And not just that we were also able to donate in the charity by simply bidding. What a nice deal.

Gifts, gifts, and more gifts!

Last week husband arrived home with loads of surprises not just for me and also for the kids. A lot of toys, shirts, chocolates, socks and all. For our son, he gave a very nice toys, a McQueen scooter with helmet and knee pads. He also got a Mcqueen laptop and shoes. And also a lot of shirts from Gap, NBA store, M & M's and Nautica. For our daughter, he gave Pooh & friends tab toy, Little Einstein laptop, Disney Princess shoes and also a lot of shirts from Gap, M & M's and Nautica. Now I truly believe the joy of parents are for their kids now. Seeing them growing and enjoying their childhood is the best feeling you can ever have.

As for me, hubby mentioned to me that he bought me shirts from Hard Rock New York and M & M's store. He also mentioned that he bought me a pack of Body Works lotion, hand cream, shower gel, cologne and also lots of M & M's candies. Which I am so thankful for. But never did I know that he bought another one. In which I was so surprised when he handed me the gift. It's my favourite and is also looking forward to buy myself one of that. But apparently husband me what I really wanted. He gave another hand bag. A Coach bag! Yes, a mahogany Coach bag. So surprise and thankful for. Finally I have one. Thank you for all of those!

Thanks to my ever dearest sweet husband for all the surprises. Me and kids love it so much. What an advance Christmas gifts! We love you!

Christmas in November

For the past five days it's been raining here. I like it since it cools of the area but in contrary I don't like it because it will be hard for us to go out and I hate it when my feet gets wet. Actually I made a post similar to this, you can view it here.

But what it differs is the Christmas mode it sets. And also thanks to the Christmas decorations along Orchard Road. I can feel Christmas now in November. Unlike last year whereby I can't feel the spirit of Christmas. And thank God we will have our Christmas vacation back home. Yahoo! And I'm so looking forward for it. Can't wait.

Oops, have you the new Christmas coffee for 2009 from Starbucks? But what should I get? Peppermint, Toffee Nut or Dark Cherry? I better go check one. Got to go.

Soul Mate

November 15, 2006 exactly six (6) years when my then boyfriend now husband gave this poem to me. So lovely and sweet! And thought of posting it here and share to all of you.

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Into a garden let us stroll
out of the mundane world,
Into a place of celestial beauty
Where everything is perfect;
‘nar a care exists.
Into the ocean let us swim
and float in a sea of love.

Rainbows surround us
and doves fly above us.
Let us take each other’s hand
and walk together silently
In perfect harmony.

You and I as God had planned
became soul mates long ago.
Now we have found the love
we’d searched for ever so long.

Let us sing, rejoice and play
And be happy that we have today.
As our hearts beat to the same drum
Let no one come between us

Dance with me, my Lover.
I am your beloved
Into the spacious realm of dreams come true
Let us fly;
Higher than the sky together forever,
In peace, love and harmony

You and I.

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