Day 3 in Singapore: Universal Studios

E and I sponsored and chaperoned the kids' visit to Universal Studios. While everyone started out at the Universal Studios for photo ops at the globe by the entrance and the Hershey Store, E and I , together with the kids stayed on at Universal.

Here's a photo of E's nuclear family -- parents and siblings:

And here we are at Universal's various attractions:

The highlight of the kids' visit: Battlestar Galactica!

Day 2 in Singapore: All Over the City

Our Day 2 in Singapore was spent going around the city:
But first, photo op outside our hotel, which was really, really nice and value for money. It had free wifi, simple yet clean and comfortable rooms and had a coffee shop. The buffet breakfast was basic but very filling.

Their Tito E bought them colorful watches the night before, which they now proudly show off:

To get around, we chartered a small bus for our exclusive use the whole day:

Our first stop was Holy Mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral:

And then lunch in Food Republic at the Suntec City.

And more photo ops at several stops:

With the view of the Marina Bay Sands by the River.

At the Marina Barrage , which was very educational:

And finally at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Shoppes.

Day 1 in Singapore: Orchard Road!

It was Singapore this year for the O family's annual summer getaway. As last year, we were 18 all in all, 10 adults and 8 kids.

Upon arrival at the Changi Airport, we took pictures right away!

For this trip, we decided to hire a bus service to shuttle us throughout our visit. This is the big bus which picked us up from the airport and brought us to our hotel.

Right after lunch at our hotel (home-cooked food which we brought all the way from Manila), E and I brought the kids to Orchard Road, it was a really long walk from the hotel but we enjoyed it:

Me and the kids with their first purchases:

Not used to all the walking, the kids got so tired and hungry, as in masungit na sila! From the end of Orchard Road to Lucky Plaza very near Scotts Road, it was really a long walk, although there were all these malls that we went in and out of. Can't believe I also survived that! Their Tito E had this bright idea to bring them to McDonald's. Look at their wide smiles! Ok na sila ulit. Must tries are the Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich ,the Spicy wings, and the best of all, Seaweed fries. Seaweed frieds are your McDo fries with seaweed powder which you shake and mix together in a paper bag.

Finally at the corner of Scotts Road:

Ion, one of Orchard's newest malls.

Part of the tour was to ride Singapore's MRT, which we rode going back to the hotel. Pero sa totoo lang, ayaw na nilang maglakad!

Although I've been to Orchard so many times, it was so nice to see it again with the kids! E and I had so much fun with them.

Midlife at 41

I've found the best way to celebrate my birthday: spending a weekend with my family and my closest friends. For this year's birthday, it was another relaxing weekend at the MMLDC just like last year. It was very practical. What with my hectic worklife, I only had time to plan one major event -- and I don't really have to plan too hard, everyone was free to do whatever they wanted!

We missed my brother N's family this year though!