Swimming lessons

Chloe's certificate end of the swim term

The only picture I have of Chloe's swim class - the group shot, given by the school

Chloe asked about Coach Sam again today. Coach Sam is Chloe's swim instructor at Marsden Swim School (Turf City). We have been going since the last term together with Uncle Jeff and Emma. I don't have any pictures or videos of Chloe swimming as I am the one in the water with her.
I must say that her confidence in the water has improved over the last few weeks - jumping into the water unassisted, swimming under water with her eyes open and being able to blow bubbles. My only gripe about the whole swimming class is the coach's singing, but Chloe doesn't seem to care. She enjoys the whole class and even sings along sometimes!

Progress report at Zesty

What the teachers say have to say....

The cheery cover of the report with pictures of Chloe at school

Chloe's artwork and painting

Received Chloe's progress report and artwork from school earlier this week.

I'm impressed! =)

Merry Christmas!

Tay & Tan family picture @ Ion

Chelsey gives a big smile by the Christmas tree

Chloe modeling her tutu skirt

Tan family picture

Christmas is all about giving, sharing and spending time with family and friends.

That is what we did over the last 2 days.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Ugly nose

Ugly nose no more!

Friends at church

Every Sunday we follow Grandma and Grandpa to Church.

As the girls are still too young to sit still and quietly throughout mass, we always sit in the 'cry room' and the girls socialise with the other kids there.

Here is a picture of Chloe and her friends after the mass.

Enjoying one of her favourite past times

"Love this climbing"

The accomplished smile: Getting to the top of the stairs

That's right, climbing up the stairs at Grandma's house is one of Chelsey's favourite past times. Here are some pictures of her in action.

Hi5 again

Waiting patiently for the show to begin

Chloe watching intensely

Hi5 dancing and singing

Yesterday I took half day leave so that I could bring the girls down to Takashimaya to watch the Hi5 performance. We arrived 45min before the show but there was already a long line snaking past Crystal Jade. One lady was nice enough to tell me not to waste my time queuing as I will not able to get a good seat. Hence I decided to go upstairs where we can have some 'circus' seats instead.

The performance is nothing like the show we attended a couple of months ago. Chloe was also less enthusiastic about it, maybe its becoz it was so crowded and she couldn't hear the music clearly. I guess it would have made a big difference if she was right up in front of the stage.

In the end we left to do Christmas shopping instead.

Papa's song

Papa recent got himself a new mobile phone and he downloaded music videos of some of his favourite tunes, one of them is Paparazzi by Lady Gaga. Chloe simply loves watching video (I dunno why?!!), listening to the song and chant out Paparazzi during the chorus.
Now she claims that this song is Papa's song.

Here is the link of the video for those who have not watched the video before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qStFzmQGQNw

Chloe can speak Mandarin!

One of the key benefits of enrolling Chloe to school early is that she is exposed to the Chinese language. Now she can count from 1 to 10 in Mandarin and even sing some Chinese songs, except per pronunciation is not very clear, but it is a start! =)

Chelsey @ 11 mths!

"Hmm...what shall I do now?"

"Look at me!"

Chelsey will be turning exactly 11 months tomorrow.

Our little Chewy has been progressing very well with regards to her motor skills. She can readily clap her hands, wave good bye and play peek-a-boo!

Her top 3 favourite things she loves now are:

1. Climbing up Grandma's stairs
2. Eating fruits especially passion fruit, mangoes and grapes
3. Cruising around the sofa, railings or rather anything

Little 'Dracula' - part 2

Can you see her teeth?!

Finally got a good picture of Chelsey and her 'Dracula' teeth. Now you know what I mean??!!

Photo taking: Part 2

Chelsey feeling frustrated that she is the only one taking pictures

Chelsey smiling happily with the empty chair next to her

One of the nicer pictures, after bribing Chloe

Tried again to take pictures of the 2 girls. This time was a little bit more successful coz I bribed Chloe with chocolates! If not, she preferred to dance around the house with her new skirt!