Weekend fun with Brandon :)

The 2 boys enjoying some fun moments together ! :)

A letter from Nikole to Mummy ... +_+

Mummy reprimanded Nikole last night for disturbing Didi ... and this is what Mummy got from Nikole this morning. ... +_+ .. *haiz*; Mummy need to have a good talk with her princess tonight again...

Thank you Jiu Jiu! Merry X'mas to u too! ^_^

Great surprise from Jiu JIu to the 2somes.. "bigger surprises" to Daddy & Mummy; they will need more closer supervision on the kids when they goes rock rock rock..

Anyway, thanks Jiu Jiu for the wonderful X'mas gifts!

Sunday outing... @ Tampines Mall :)

We were out at Tampines Mall today; did all our X'mas shopping! Fullfilled!

Very crowded; the place was packed! But the kiddos so had a great time ... moving around swiftly and cooperatively with Daddy and Mummy! Blessed!

Yummy Strawberries from NZ !

Everyone knows that strawberries are delicious. However, did you know just what a nutritional powerhouse they are?   Mummy google on the web; and shared that there are actually eight good reasons to include strawberries in our diet.

Diet
One cup of strawberries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, yet only 43 calories. The dietary fiber in strawberries helps to keep digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs overeating.

Antioxidants
Strawberries contain a chemical compound called phenols. Anthocyanin, a particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red color to the fruit. Though anthocyanin is known to have antioxidant properties within the fruit, it is debated as to whether the antioxidant agents in anthocyanin-rich foods can be absorbed into the body once digested. Fortunately, however, it is known that when anthocyanin-rich foods are consumed, the body's uric acid levels increase, which serves as an antioxidant agent.

Anti-Inflammatory
The phenols in strawberries also fight against many inflammatory disorders, such as osteoarthritis, asthma and atherosclerosis, by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) in the same way that the drugs aspirin and ibuprofen do. Strawberries, however, do not carry unwanted side effects like stomach and intestinal bleeding.
Anti-Cancer The combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents found in strawberries is well-known to fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer. Thanks to the vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol that they also contain, strawberries are a delicious defense against potentially cancerous cells.

Healthy Eyes
The Archives of Opthalmology recently published a study in which three or more servings of strawberries (and other fruits) per day can decrease the possibility of contracting age-related macular degeneration by over one-third.

The Vigorous Vitamin C
One cup of strawberries contains an incredible 136% of the RDA of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant that can help lower blood pressure, ensure a healthy immune system, and ward off the development of age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

Magnificent Manganese
One cup of strawberries contains 21% of manganese, an essential nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. By increasing the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), the enzyme responsible for protecting mitochonrdria exposed to oxygen, manganese not only helps to fight the battle against free radicals and oxidative stress, but also lessens cellular inflammation -- another cause of numerous cardiovascular diseases.

Bone Health
Manganese is also great for the bones, helping in bone building and maintaining proper bone structure. The potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium in strawberries are also important for bone health

So what are we waiting for ??!! Haha ... Let's dig in!!

An early X'mas celebration & great gathering!

The kids had a great evening today!!  hee.. so are the adults :)

A good gathering with our dear friends from New Zealand and a great early x'mas celebration. 

thank you  Uncle Gino, Aunty Susan, Uncle Grandpa, Rita Grandma, Crystal & Dylan for being such a dear friends to us .. and thanks  for the lovely presssies from NZ! 

Our pleasure to have your family to be at our place and we do looks forward to your next visit or our visit to NZ soon!!

Nikole & Crystal

the gals having fun playing together

the boys having fun playing together

the adults enjoying their sumptuous dinner and a good chat!

cheeky Dylan

the foursome!

striking a posh for the camera :)

The Grandpas happily chatting ...

Till we meet again ... take good care and have fun!

Ho Ho Ho..MERRY X'MAS!

Getting into Christmas Mood!!

Great Health & Happiness for the kids are the best present that any parents would wished for!

Argh!! Virus Virus go away!

Nikolas was back to KKH at early morning of 4th Dec... his temperature suddenly surged all the way up past 40degree.. and toggle between 40 - 40.5 degree the whole nite long...

After the many hours at KKH under observation,the doc sent us home citing that they cannot find any cause for the fever..

Nikolas was ok on Monday .. then comes Tues nite.. the fever came back again! 

While Mummy was blogging this; Nikolas fever still stays at 39d degree.. 

haiz.. Virus; whom ever u are; pls pls go away!!!

Thank you Great-Aunt Dorothy!

As Nikolas was down with fever, we did not manage to follow Grandma to visit Lao-mah today..

Both Nikole & Nikolas were thrilled to see Grandma brought home an early X'mas pressies from Great-Aunt Dorothy!

Thank you very much Great-Aunt Dorothy!!! We loves it!!

PUKU - Colouring Competition !

Daddy & Mummy brought us to Suntec City to support Jiu Jiu.. and there's a colouring competition going on.. of course; we join in the fun to do some simple colouring !

Keen to participate?? Do go and check out their facebook at Puku Singapore.  ^_*