Bitter Sweet

Our three weeks have finally come to an end.  Both bitter and sweet it is to leave Singapore and return back to the states.  Each time we leave I can't help but feel sad about Shaun leaving his loved ones and his homeland.   Airport good byes are always a teary one for me when we leave his family.  Though we're sad to leave, we are also eager to head back home and begin the New Year with our little family of three.  With all the visiting and food craze there's not been very much time to reflect on the past year and anticipate what's to come this year.  This will also be the start of my season with Zachary with out family around to help.  My mom as well as Shaun's mum have been around to support us for the last 3 1/2 months.  So graciously and selflessly they served our new little family.  I'm positive it will be a definite challenge attempting to juggle house chores, caring for Zachary, and much more but I eager and excitingly accept the challenge! 

Below are some pictures during our last week here in Singapore. 

New Year's Eve Steam Boat.  Every has their own little pot where they can fish for yummy
foods like fish, seafood, chicken, beef, veggies, etc.  Very cool idea!

Shaun's godson and his daddy opening Christmas present from godpa.  This gift took up half a suit case!?

Great grandma

Great grandma feeding Zachary

Happy Birthday Ryan!!!

Daddy & Zachary play a game on the ipod

Sweet Baby Zachary

On the MRT/train.  Talk about invasion of my personal space!?

To the front...

...to the back.

Love this!!!

Out with our friends Wendy & Nino

Yummy shaved ice for dessert!

What a sight to behold.  Shaun and I returned from our little outing to find our sweet
 Zachary holding on tight to my rolled up shirt!

Laksa! Love this! It's a noodle soup with seafood & poultry in a coconut curry sauce broth.

Chicken Rice!

On the bus

Need I say more?

Zachary still in modeling mode

Out and about

Zachary enjoying tummy time Asian style.  Neat little tummy plat form that spins.

Can't wait to see Zachary standing on his own

At a house church service-HMCC. Shaun's church from
Michigan started a church in Singapore





Zachary's hang out place while mommy puts her make up on

Auntie Candy feeding Zachary



Poor daddy.  About to embark on a shopping trip



Zachary at the end of our shopping trip

Fish head curry.  Very spicy!!!

One of Shaun's fav ice creams treats

Yum yum!



Only in Asia



Interesting bus stop

Steam boat again!

Lou Hei-means to mix & to raise. Chinese New Year custom.

So yummy

Everyone ready???

Mix & raise!

and now to EAT!!!

Auntie Josephine feeding Zachary

Great grandma singing Zachary to sleep.  Priceless!

Grandpa Tan feeding handsome Zachary