Yee Sinn wishes a Happy "Niu"(Cow) Year to all!!!!

The first and second day of Chinese New Year went past in a jiffy. It was kind of rush as we had quite a few places to visit... this year with Yee Sinn. It meant that we had to plan our route and time so that she'll get her meals and naps on time.

We started the day visiting the Burmese Temple at Toa Payoh, followed by Grandma Chang's place. At Grandma Chang's place, we continued with our tradition of taking our yearly family photos with the extended family. Here is a Chinese New Year photo of hubby, Yee Sinn and I. It wasn't too difficult except that our little girl kept putting her fingers into her mouth. Soon after, we headed to my paternal aunt's house where most of the Changs would meet. This year was quieter than usual as some of my cousins and aunts were out of the countries travelling.

We celebrated Yee Sinn's birthday at my maternal aunt's place. The "party" if you should ever call it, was kept simple and fuss free - Just a small Doremon cake from Polar Cake. Yee Sinn was in a very happy mood when all of us sang and clapped with her. Below is a short movie clip of her birthday celebration.

2nd day was more interesting. We visited Hubby's Sifu (Zen Master) at the temple at Lavender Street. Yee Sinn was warmly welcomed by the people there. She warmed up to them quite quickly and remained chatty throughout our short stay.

The folks there brought her around the prayer hall and showed her how several instruments where played. She tried her hands on the drumset... Yes, those huge big ones that are used during Lion Dances. We thought it was lovely that she felt comfortable in the temple setting. Perhaps it will be a matter of time that her papa will bring her there for meditation classes. That should teach her how to sit quiet and still.... Hee Hee.

We visited one of Hubby's Aunt at Clementi before popping by my friends Jo & Clement's place. Interestingly, their block numbers were 339 and 338 in the same district BUT the physical block of flats were not side by side. Instead, it was more than a street away... which was kind of ridiculous. The joke of the day was the government planners must have made a mistake while planning for the estate layout years ago. Hahahhah.

Oh well, that's was how eventful our Chinese New Year holidays were. 2 days down and 13 more days to go till the end of the festive season. The next 2 weekends approaching will be packed with more visting or being visited too.