In case you missed it...

We announced our wonderful news in our Christmas card but if you did miss it...we're 14 weeks pregnant. Row, Justin and I are over the moon happy about the new addition that will be joining our family. Baby Ming 2 is due mid July 2012, a dragon baby! Justin has been asking for a baby sister but we're not really sure if he even understands what a sister is. Some days he shows his excitement about the baby by telling everybody that mommy has a baby in her tummy (including his teacher at school when I was just 6 weeks) and other days he doesn't want to know anything. In the past week, he has been giving my tummy little kisses, let's hope that affection lasts!

Here she/ he is...

This pregnancy has been a little different to when I was pregnant with Justin. For one thing, I popped out way sooner than I did with Justin...so much so that people were asking if I was pregnant with twins!!!!! Up until almost 13 weeks when we did our first scan, we had to say, no I don't think so but we're not 100% sure as twins does run in our family. Needless to say, I started wearing maternity pants at about 10 weeks whereas with Justin, I was in normal clothes up until about 18 weeks. I also experienced morning sickness which I didn't have with Justin. It wasn't bad but having never had it before, I thought it was bad! With Justin I craved Mc Donalds and KFC, this pregnancy I was craving vegetables and fruit. 

Boxing Day Madness and New Year's Day 2012

We decided to brave the madness on Boxing Day...no we didn't go shopping, that would've been suicide. Instead, we joined the crowds at Darling Harbour playground. The weather was good, very warm with some cloud cover so it was comfortable outdoors. Justin's first stop was the flying fox, he had so much fun on it but it was so busy, he only went on it once.

The next stop was this massive wide slide which he had to climb up with the help of a rope. Not too hard for Justin, he was like a wallaby bouncing up there. Even Row had fun, joining Justin on this super duper awesome slide.

Climbing up the slide 

Coming down the slide

Row and Justin playing on the slide

Last but definitely not the least fun, Justin donned his rash vest and swimming nappy for some serious splashing around and fountain dodging. We ended off the morning with a much needed and deserved lunch of pizza...yummy, just something 'light' after our Christmas indulgences!

Fountain dodging

Splashing around

For our 3rd new year's in Sydney (which means we've been here for 2 years) we were invited for dinner at Claire and Hang. They made a delicious ham and some yummy salads and chow mein. Unfortunately, we had to eat and leave which meant we missed out on dessert. But we finally made it to the fireworks albeit the family show at 9pm. Justin was a little scared at first and even asked to go home but he eventually got use to the noise and even started enjoying it. Thankfully it was an early night which means we didn't make it till midnight. 

On New Year's day we were invited to a braai (BBQ) by our South African friends, Kirsten and John and their beautiful kids Hannah and Riley, at the Armory. It was relaxing and fun and the kids enjoyed the playground. After dinner it was tea and cakes at Kirsten's aunt's house. A nice relaxing way to ring in the new year with friends and good food.

Taking some lessons from Super Mom ;)

Wishing you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012. May it be a good year for us all. 

Merry Christmas!

Christmas has come and gone, in the blink of an eye, it seems. Justin seemed more aware of Christmas this time but we don't think he still fully understands what exactly Christmas is. He helped decorate the tree, helped hang up the stockings and even helped choose some of the presents for his friends and cousins. Every morning, Justin had to turn the Christmas tree lights on and admire the pretty colours. The one thing on his list....a guitar, one like Kau-Kau's (uncle Bg), a red one just like Murray Wiggle. Surprisingly we got him to sit with Santa and smile and ask for his red guitar. 


On Christmas Eve, we were invited to our friends Bev and Terrence, for a delicious dinner with all the traditional trimmings like turkey with stuffing, ham and an Aussie norm, prawns! Thanks for hosting us Bev and Terrence, the food was delicious and definitely set the tone for Christmas overeating and of course, the company was good, especially being away from family at this time of the year. Even the kids got into the spirit of Christmas by pulling crackers with one another. Just before midnight, Justin, Alison and Andrew exchanged gifts and were allowed to open them. Justin's eyes lit up when he saw what Ali and Andy had bought for him....a Mack truck with Sally and Doc (from Cars). 

Justin and Ali pulling crackers

Presents!!!!

Christmas morning dawned bright and not too early (thank goodness) and surprisingly, Justin was not nagging to open presents. Instead, he was quite content to play with the Mack truck (hence, us thinking he doesn't quite understand the Christmas indulgence...or maybe he's just able to savour each gift and appreciate it all ;) Justin eventually got around to opening his all his presents but not without playing with each gift for about 15min before opening the next one. The red guitar was definitely much appreciated and he totally enjoyed playing with it. 

Still trying to wake up

Justin's red guitar from Santa

Playing with all the new toys

Then it was off to Lisa and Frits for Christmas lunch....more turkey and stuffing, another ham and roast leg of lamb. With our tummies full and begging for a breather, we had our gift exchange before eating dessert (yummy) and still had tea and cupcakes afterwards! Thanks for organising and hosting the delicious pot luck Christmas lunch and the good company.