I thought NYE ended in a good way; I managed to countdown! I even made plans to meet my brother's family for Christmas Wonderland at Garden by the Bay on NY's day. One of the skaters' Dad was raving about it and sent me wonderful pictures. Lil Shauna was also bugging to go after seeing the advertisement on TV. The event ends on NY's day and it was the last chance.
We booked the only time slot available at 3.30pm on Sunday. It cost us $8 each for entry. We also prebooked the 1st ice skating slot at 4.30pm and then the snow playground at 6pm. Total damage was $108. Ouch!
NY's day started with off ice training! The other kids were having lessons and therefore Teacher Raymond planned off ice training. Lil Shauna didn't object and off we go! I dressed up in matching attire but for show only. Lol. It was hard work for her; a great way to start 2017.
Daddy Lim had to go to the yard but knocked off on time to attend Christmas Wonderland. On the way to Garden, dark clouds were looming and it started to drizzle. It didn't feel good. The drizzle got heavier when it was about time to enter the event ground. Zzzz.
The area was decent sized. Other than the activities that we had prebooked, there were many more, such as funfair, rides, photos, snacks, etc, to make people spend more $$. We must take some iconic pictures after spending so much $$ to enter the garden. See the super tree.
We had an expensive Texas Chicken snack before heading to the ice skating session. It was still drizzling but the rink was covered. Each kid only allowed 1 adult to accompany into the tentage.
It was lousy ice for sure and I heard that they don't do resurfacing. We even brought Lil Shauna's skate and she appeared to be the only one who enjoyed the ice better. Even Zaky complained about the ice and skates. He said that they were too slippery and those were hockey skates; different from what he usually used at the rink.
The ice was tiny and there were 30 seal aids to be used on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Additionally, there were others skating without aids. Basically, it was mad crowded. The kids didn't complain too much and still managed to have fun nevertheless.
After the skating session, we went out of the tentage to join the rest at the eating place. Just when we were in the open area, it started pouring and there we were, running like crazy. Luckily the shelter wasn't too far away.
We took a rest at the eating place before moving back to the same tentage for snow playground. I am quite sure it was more fun than the ice skating. Haha.
The session was only 20 mins as compared to the 45 mins ice skating. Coincidentally, ah yee texted to say happy new year and was boasting about snowing in Paris. Chey, we also have snow! Haha.
Time passed so quickly.
It was still drizzling when we were done. The lights started to come on.
It would definitely be great if it had been darker and NOT raining. Boo. We left the park after a couple more shots.
It was totally not worth the $$. I am sure there would be more walking around and looking at scenery and taking pictures if it had been dry. Sob!
We had dinner in JP and the 2 elder Fs had a sleepover at our place. I was too tired to take picture though. Lol.
The night didn't end too badly. The kids had fun with the sleepover. Lil Shauna got me this really nice bangle. She paid a small portion and Daddy Lim bore the rest. So sweet!
Mummy Lim
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