Gatherings, Gatherings

Ah Yee and Athena are back! This calls for family gatherings. They arrived on Thursday evening and I was still in JKT. By the time I was home on Friday, they were already asleep. They were still sleeping when I went out for my Saturday ride. 

The usual cycling gang was in Desaru for a cycling event. Why didn't I go? Bcos the sun is very hot. It had been weeks since I last cycled. I missed bcos we were in BKK and then it started raining every Saturday morning. Yday was a cosy group and they were kind to accommodate my speed, bcos I wanted a chill ride. 

It was a short ride to Labrador Park to catch the sunrise. Was that the sunrise? 

I was told that the sun had gone to Desaru. No wonder we barely got any. Hoho. 

I barely met and spoke with ah yee and had to rush off to run an errand. I didn't even see Athena. The SHSS ladies were meeting at Ms Teo's place to celebrate her bday. The plan was for me to take the car but Daddy Lim and Zaky didn't come back from ECP in time. I ended up taking the train all the way to Tampine. Far, far away... The entire journey took me almost 2 hours. 

We had great chats and catch-ups over plenty of good food. Ms Teo always host with pretty plates and cups. 

Happy bday Ms Teo! If it isn't for her, I may not have known Christ or this wonderful group of ladies who have walked me through 3/4 of my life. 

Oh yes, we decided that we need peace and quietness and the kids were not invited. Hoho. 

While I was busy catching up, Zaky did his big cousin duties and brought Athena for a swim. 

Athena said that she likes Nana the most, after Nana went JP with her. She was just beginning to like Zaky after the swim but decided otherwise bcos Zaky didn't say "You are welcome" after she thank him for the swim. Lol. 

My brother's family came over for dinner. 

Auntie H sent me to Bukit Timah, and my long journey home was thankfully halved. I came home to more food!

There was so much noise. People were chatting, kids playing, dog barking. At some point, Athena was over-stimulated and hid in the room. Mochi also. Lol. He was happily in the room, away from the din and Aiko. In the picture, he was absolutely reluctant and dying to run back into the room. 

Mummy Lim