Day 296/365: Oct 23, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• A beautiful tropical view from our living room window, every day.
• Getting photos printed while the toddler plays on the playground.
• The flavorful crunch of a homemade falafel paired with the creamy zing of dressing.

Tropical view helps us forget the tropical humidity.

Day 291/365: Oct 18, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• A girls only outing to the National Orchid Garden.
• Being greeted by my toddler when I walked in the door.
• A great last day of the visit with our 5 dear guests.

An orchid in “Grandma Green.”

Day 288/365: Oct 15, 2014

I’m thankful for:

•  A cheap visit to the doctors for meds to help the hubby feel better.
• My favorite peanut butter waffle so far in Singapore.
• Having a bus card for the >90cm toddler to ride free.

Too young to have a bus card… 😉

Day 287/365: Oct 14, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• Exploring the Henderson Waves Bridge.
• Making silly smiles and faces on the bus to pass the time
• Taking my niece with me on errands & being mistaken for her mom.

They’d rather run than “wave” on the Henderson Waves Bridge.

Day 286/365: Oct 13, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• Falling asleep after taking care of middle-of-the night toddler needs.
• Crock pot recipes that make quick and tasty work of dinner cooking.
• Hearing excited stories (and pictures later) of sight seeing.

Photo cred: Brother-in-law.

Day 285/365: Oct 12, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• Trying Bakwa for the first time and loving it!
• Realizing my niece and nephew were having too much fun in Sunday school to leave “on time.”
• Using our good oven to crank out enough pizza for 8 hungry eaters.

Bakwa! Like the goodness of jerky and bacon put together in a sweet and salty pork treat 🙂

 

Day 284/365: Oct 11, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• A fun boat ride.
• Not getting rained on whilst stranded on an island.
• Hearing my teenage nephew excitedly describe the awesome conveyor belt at the sushi restaurant.

The island we visited.

Day 283/365: Oct 10, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• Having a strong adult to help me lug a stroller up countless stairs.
• Our guests’ willingness to try many new things at our suggestion.
• That my sunburn wasn’t “too” bad.

At the top of all our climbing we found a monument… with more stairs. Woopee.

Day 281/365: Oct 8, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• Riding the bus and exploring the Botanic Garden with newcomers.
• The safety of chicken rice for those not inclined to spicy foods.
• A sweet and smooth mango papaya shake to cool off.

Just one of the beauties at the gardens.

Day 267/365: Sept 24, 2014

I’m thankful for:

• The advantages of living in a summer-year-round climate.
• Vibrant “natural” colors.
• Koolaid giving our homemade playdough color and sweet aroma.

Just another day and flower in Singapore…