SENTOSA again???

Hahahahaha.... imagine daddy half running, half walking back from the show to set up the cake for Yi Yi. The family celebrated her birthday in advance at Sentosa!

The next day, we all went on the LUGE. Too bad Nat Nat did not meet the height requirements, but Daddy and Mummy did enjoy themselves thoroughly!!

SENTOSA revisited

Musical fountain, lasers and fireworks!

Well, that is a new attraction at Sentosa. Just some time back, they closed down the free musical fountain show. They then built a new outdoor theatre etc. spending a couple of million dollars. They then charge SGD 6 a ticket to see the show. Daddy was ok with it, but Mummy felt that it was not worth the money as it was too short. But Daddy argued that the use of fireworks was expensive. But Nat, you were such a scaredy cat!! I guess it was the loud bangs, hot fire etc. that got you afraid. Daddy had to bring you too the back to watch the show, and even that, you were close to tears!! Daddy will have to bring you to more fireworks displays!! Maybe National Day???

Sentosa with the Shirley's sisters and families

Nat, your Mommy arranged a stay over at sentosa for your aunties and uncles!! 30 April to 1 May 2007. I think it was fun for you as you were exposed to many things during the stay.

We started with a dip in the pool with your daddy and cousins!!! (Rasa Sentosa).



Then it was on to making sand castles. We tried, but we did not do a very good job at it!. Nevermind, at least you got to walk on the sand, which you did not like in the beginning!! Be a man!!



Your aunties and wai po relaxing as they watched their kids and men in their life build sand castles!



Taking a minute or two in the room to catch up on some work..... Hey Nat, you need to keep this up...... a banker in the making perhaps? Or a CEO of an MNC........ follow your heart, my man!

Matt Kor Kor

21 April 2007. Nat, you were colouring with Matthias Kor Kor in the afternoon. He was showing you how to colour. Though you need more practice!!!

Perth 2007 ..... East Perth. Breakfast in the park

Nathaniel Isaac Lim


Flying the kite again. Notice the blue skies!!


Breakfast!!!


Nat and his fish. He never fails to pay them a visit when we walk past the little aquarium in the lobby

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Perth 2007 ..... Caversham Wildlife Park / Farm

At Caversham Wildlife Park.... touching a kangaroo


Then the koalas..... Nat loved them. Kept laughing


At the entrance


For Nat, it was visiting a new friend. For daddy, it was an old friend, Goldwyn the horse at Tua Koh's farm


At Tua Koh's farm

Perth 2007 ..... Evening walk at East Perth

Nat chasing a seagull


The seagull escapes Nat


Perth city in the background from where we were at East Perth

Perth 2007 ..... Falcon Beach, Mandurah

The boys


First time on the swing!


Kangaroo stamp!!


Performance at Falcon Beach. Nat enjoyed this very very much


Nat and daddy flying a kite!

Perth 2007 ... Sebel Residence and surroundings

Sebel Residence, East Perth from across


Nat and Mummy. Taken from Sebel Residence


The pool at Sebel Residence


Opposite bank from Sebel Residence


Sebel at night

East Perth never used to look so nice when daddy was in Perth studying. They started to develop the area and is now a very nice area to stay in. Some parts overlooks the Swan River and if you take a walk in the park, you can even see Burswood Casino in the distance.

Perth 2007 continues... The Beach and Fremantle Markets

Nat and Mummy on Cottesloe Beach. Nat had trouble walking on the beach as he sunk into the sand. we let him fall and pick himself up.


The 2 male models. By the way, it was difficult to get Nat to wear his sunnies!! But he finally did.


Check out the Lims!


Wai Por checking out the fruits at Fremantle markets


Nat choosing cucumbers..... more like itchy fingers!

Our first overseas experience, with the exception of Malaysia!

Perth. Our first real overseas experience. We wanted to bring Nat on his first plane ride and what better place then down under (Perth) where daddy studied for 5 years. We also wanted to bring Wai Por as it was her first time to a western country. So it would be a good experience for all. We planned a trip from the 23 - 27 March 2007, over the weekend. Our itinerary was planned to be as easy going as possible as we knew that with Nat around, things has to be easy going.

Briefly, we flew in on Friday afternoon, checked into the Sebel Residence, East Perth and then to Harbour Town for dinner and shopping. The next day, we headed to Cottesloe Beach to have brekkie at The Blue Duck. We spent some time at the beach too as it was Nat's first time walking on a beach! Then we headed to Fremantle to visit the markets. We headed to dad's place for a look see and then back to the hotel for Nat's dinner. We went to church and had Italian food that night!

We started late on Sunday. We took our time to drive to Mandurah. We headed to Falcon Beach for a community activity. After which we headed back to Freo to get more fruits! We headed back to the hotel and daddy bought food from Old Shanghai to eat at the hotel.

Monday, we took a drive to Caversham Wildlife Park to see native Australian animals. We visited the Margaret River Chocolate Factory as well. Lunch was at Midland Gate before we headed to Tua Koh's farm for a visit. We then visited a vineyard and headed back to the hotel. Daddy bought Indian food for dinner (Tandoor). Then Daddy and Mummy went to Vultures for coffee on their own.

Tuesday, we had breakfast in a park at East Perth. Daddy went to the bank to settle some issues. Then we headed to Harbour Town for some last minute shopping and quick lunch. Then it was straight to the airport for our flight home.

A great vacation for Nat we believe and we hope for wai por as well!


Peace at last!! After Nat slept on the plane!!

At Harbour Town

At Blue Duck Cafe, Cottesloe Beach

To the night safari we go!

Hmmm..... it was the school holidays and one of your aunts suggested we all head to the night safari. There were some coupons floating around for us to use. So your 2 aunts and mummy organised a night safari trip! We thought that you would be intrigued by all the animals as the only ones you were exposed to so far were cats and dogs!

15 March 2007

Wearing a cap!!!! Finally!!

10 March 2007. We have been trying to get Nat to wear a cap, but it was all in vain. But finally, we managed to get it on long enough for a nice photo.

Our son hard at work!

We have no idea where he learnt to lie down and do this???? We figured probably from his cousin!

3 March 2007

Past photos

8 December 2006. Taken just before my parents went for a short holiday to Ho Chi Minh City at the airport. I bugged my daddy so much to blog this photo for Christmas, but he was so beeeee zeeeee!



17 December 2006. Taken at a shopping mall - IMM I think. I told Daddy to put me on my favourite character! Barney, BJ and friends. I cried when he took me off. I just love them so much!



31 December 2006. Daddeee bought me these pails, spades etc., actually for the beach.... but daddee brought it down for the pool downstairs!