Saturday!

Pictures -

Brandon sleeping like a big boy! He now sleeps on his back instead of on his belly!

Brandon and his cute little naked body

Shopping Gallery near Tanglin Mall. I loved the architecture!

This morning we were in the mood for a good breakfast, so we walked to a place that was recommended to us by a friend. We were told that they had good crispy bacon. Yummmm!

We're still getting use to the business hours here in S'pore. Most businesses don't open until 10 - 11 am. As we arrived at Dome before it opened at 10:30, we had to let Brandon run around in the mall a bit to kill time. He didn't mind. :)

The breakfast was indeed yummy. I especially liked my cappucino. I've been loving those here lately.

After breakfast, we took a cab to check out the apartment that we have the option of moving to. We both like our current apartment and location, so we don't want to move unless the new place is much nicer. We both liked the new apartment quite a bit! It is in a newer building, and the serviced apartment has many more amenities. For example, the new place has maid service more days of the week, and it has an included continental breakfast Monday through Friday. Hard to pass that up! There is one more apartment we might look into this week. We're thinking that we'll do the move though.

The new apartment has a free shuttle that leaves every hour and has several drop off locations on Orchard Road. As we were leaving the new apartment building, we planned to take the shuttle part of the way home. We got on the bus, sat for a few minutes waiting for it to leave, and then decided to walk instead. We were curious about the new neighborhood and how far we will be walking to things if we move. As we walked out onto the street, we weren't sure what direction was best, so I stopped a woman on the street to ask for directions. She was also American and very friendly. It was the funniest thing; I have to laugh at the timing. If we would have taken the shuttle, we never would have talked to this woman. It turns out that her husband and son were ETHS grads! Small, small world! The woman's husband is no longer living, and she is only in Singapore for a short time. She does come here often on business though. She and Steven exchanged business cards. Maybe we will connect again someday either here or in the U.S.

After Brandon's nap, we all went for a swim. I really did feel like I was on vacation while we were down at the pool. Hot weather, palm trees, a refreshing swim. It's strange to live in a place with this weather. I think it's great that we are getting to experience this different life here. I do miss the seasons back home though. Right now, the weather is starting to get nice, and I miss taking Brandon to outdoor parks in the middle of the afternoon. Most of the play that Brandon is doing here is indoors. We are outside a lot, but mainly just when we're walking. I could definitely let Brandon play outside here, but it would probably be best to go very early in the morning. It's just not as comfortable as a nice cool spring day in Chicago. We haven't adjusted to this climate quite yet.

In the late afternoon, we took a cab to Tanglin Mall. It was our first visit to the mall, and it seemed very kid friendly. Brandon played in some of the toy stores there before we went to dinner.

We are doing so much walking here. It is great, but it is very exhausting!!! By the end of the day, I am cashed!

Brandon finally cut his fourth molar! Yay! I hope that the teething and pain subsides for a while.

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