Singapore Sue!

Our travels this past weekend took Ian, Mom and Dad to Singapore. What a beautiful city, immaculately maintained with so many wonderful shops, restaurants, sights and sounds. We witnessed 'Chingay' the annual Chinese New Year parade (the largest in Asia) and took a stroll along the river walk as well as spent our hard earned dollars in the many shops on offer. Of particular note during the trip was meeting up again with Sue Weston, a long time friend from who now lives in Singapore. It goes to show what a small world we continue to live in and so Sue finally got to meet Ian for the first time. We had dinner out on Saturday night too.

Ian also got to see the Singapore Flyer, which when it opens in March will be the largest ferris wheel in the world (beating London). One thing is for sure, we will be going back to Singapore to see Sue again and enjoy this most beautiful part of Asia as well as ride the Flyer.

Finally, we must share with you that taking photo's of Ian these days in quite a challenge! He doesn't stand still at all and refuses to look at the camera! His vocabulary is building nicely now too, though his favorite two words are "No" and "More" which he uses all too often! He can tell you his age and can hum the tunes to a couple of songs. He is also fascinated by airplanes, cars, fire engines, motorbikes and turtles. But then again what little boy isn't?!

Beautiful Bali!

Ian has just returned from a wonderful 10-day vacation to the island of Bali, in Indonesia. The trip was made more special since Jessica was there for Ian to hang out with and Ian took the opportunity to catch a couple of outdoor baths with Jessica where they even decided to share the tub! The weather was awesome, though with a couple of tropical storms thrown in just to remind us of what mother nature was capable of doing even in tropical paradise. Most of the time Mom and Dad hung out with Ian at the beach or pool, though Ian spent each morning with fellow toddlers in the Petit Club (a wonderful concept whereby Mom and Dad get the morning free to sun bathe and drink cocktails with Colin and Fiona!). Ian loved his Petit Club sessions, learning songs and playing in the 'petit' pool. The resort Ian stayed had the most wonderful landscaped gardens, which is where we see Ian in a few of his holiday poses.

This weekend we head off to Singapore. Ian has booked a mini suite at the Mandarin Oriental to pamper himself in luxury and celebrate Valentines Day in style. Watch out credit card!