So from my last post, we just came back from Maldives. A week after Maldives, we, as in mum, Joanne, JC, Cha Cha and me, left for Redang in Malaysia. We flew from Spore to Redang. When we got to Redang, honestly, I was disappointed. The last time, I was there eight years ago and it was beautiful then. The corals were alive, loads of fishes in the sea and at that time, I totally loved it. But this time, I stood there kinda saddened by what had happened to Redang. I never really took it seriously when I was doing my bachelor in hospitality and was told that tourism can kill the natural attraction. But when I saw what had happened in Redang, I could not deny it. But enough of that. The next day, Eve and Reggie (Eve's friend from San Diego) arrived. I spent the whole year looking forward to seeing her! It was a great time. She's Cha Cha's godma. We had a great time hanging out. We swam, played in the sand, ate and just hung out. Josias loves her!
After Redang, Eve and Reggie went to KL and thereafter Taman Negara and they were going to meet us back in Spore. We headed back to Spore. We went a friend's place for National Day. It was her son's birthday. And Cha Cha loved the Sporean flag! He couldn't stop waving it! Eve and Reggie got back to Spore and we had a great time hanging out.
And then, it was Cha Cha's 1st birthday party. We had a blast. We had family and friends coming to celebrate Cha Cha's birthday. We felt so loved. And Reggie became the photographer without me asking! He's a professional photographer and it was really nice of him to take pics for us. We totally loved the restaurant that we had the party at. No complains at all. Wonderful service.
The day after the party, we flew back to Spore. Eve, Reggie and Babe were on Cathay Pacific and Cha Cha and me were on Singapore Airlines. Cha Cha behaved wonderfully on the flight. And thank God, I didn't get airsick at all. I have a huge issue with being airsick. It's quite common for me to throw up on flights. Got to HK and spent a couple more days with Eve and Reggie. And soon it was time to say goodbye. But not for too long! We're aiming for Hawaii next summer.
We really had a great time during summer. It's nice to be home and have family fussing over and loving Cha Cha. Cha Cha has really taught me lots. He's taught me patience and tolerance. Yes, its very cliche but having a child does changes one's perspective and life. I didn't have as much time to stuff my face silly with all the food that I really miss. Didn't have much time to shop too. Plus Babe was flying every week to somewhere for work. I was driving either Babe or someone or myself to the airport at least twice a week. Yes, you read it correctly, twice a week and one day, it was twice a day! But who cares, we had a total blast!
Enjoy the pics!
Little Cha Cha having his first haircut. I felt sorry for the guy that's cutting his hair. Cha Cha for some reason was really excited and happy in the car that he started to stand and dance. I was concern because the car didn't have a seat belt or harness and he could fall off any time and that the hairdresser might also nip Cha Cha's ears too. But all was well. Cha Cha left with his ears intact and a happy grin!
Little Cha Cha with his Sporean flag. He wouldnt let it go. For some reason, he totally loved it and kept waving it!
Little Cha Cha with his godma and me at Redang. Love Eve for flying over to Singapore to attend Cha Cha's first birthday party. Love her for making such an effort and was super glad that Cha Cha totally loves his godma! Girl! Can't wait to see you next summer. Am already counting down!
Little Cha Cha's birthday cake. The cake is a 'Noah's Ark'. We wanted this theme for his cake because we were reminded of God's promise for us. He gave us His word and we obeyed and in obeying, He gave us His promise. Yes, we are very thankful and grateful for little Cha Cha.
Lovely cupcakes that I never got to taste. Not sure how they tasted. But the birthday cake was amazingly yummy!
Little Cha Cha's merchandise! Just kidding, his invitation cards and photo books that I made for him. I wrote him a book to tell him his story. We want him to know that he's the special boy that God chose for us.
Pastor Heng, the same pastor that officiated our wedding said grace for Cha Cha's birthday dinner. 
Our family portrait. Yes, I still can't get over how uncanny little Cha Cha looks like us. We love him heaps and heaps. And yes, he does have his father's dress sense too.
The Sim family portrait.
The Seet family portrait.
With the godparents. When we were matched with little Cha Cha, Eve and Stanley were the first friends that I broke the news too. I texted them with my eyes half shut from the LASIK surgery. I wanted Eve to be his godma because I believe that she has a positive influence in his life and I want him to know my best friend and have her to be part of his life even though she lives on the opposite side of the globe. Stanley offered to be Cha Cha's godpa the moment he knew that we were matched with him. Of course I was flattered that he offered. Dorcas and Stanley are definitely the spiritual role models for him. We really could not ask for better godparents. Thanks guys for being little Cha Cha's godparents. We know that he's in good hands.
So that sums up our summer for this year. It has been wonderful in every sense. The last few days of summer had me running around to sort out Cha Cha's paperwork with the Spore Embassy and the immigration department. We're almost there with his red passport. And I'll write it again. Awesome summer!
