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Monday, December 28, 2015

Crane Dance and Grandparents in Singapore

Here's what it looked like when the Crane Dance started. We were waiting for the actin to ensue.

Showing Granpa and Grandma the model of the School

A delicious Indian Feast down in Little India

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Christmas in Singapore

Here is a selfie at our friend's ugly Christmas Sweater party in Singapore.

The Sumsions and the Lifferths

Tammy Hawkins and the Naperskis

Ben Hawkins and the Torfins

Our kiddies in Christmas PJs, next to a tropical Christmas tree

Christmas morning!

Jace, in his Chinese outfit. The Grandparents and Marshall had arrived early in the morning (~2am). this was Jace's first chance to see them, and thus the desire to make the right impression.

These are some of the presents Grandma brought in her suitcase.

Papa English in his Chinese Robe

A Book? Do I like Books?

Jace got some Racing Trucks.

Jace doing his usual good job of explaining something to Brighton. He is often a great big brother.

Coloring stuff!!!

Kate got a great Coloring book also

A lego Key chain! Best gift ever (pretty sure this is a direct quote from Marshall)

Stockings were hung by the window (or on the Window) with care

Suzy made me my very own stocking from Yarn I picked out and brought back from the US with me. She finished it just in time. Pretty good for a first attempt with no pattern.

Lilybell was able to join us and even got the kids gifts as well

Brighton love's her mommy

From Papa Mustache and Natanya

From Lilybell

From Grandma and Papa English

Durian is an adored Singaporian fruit. Adored by some I should say. It did get #1 on this list of top 10 stinkiest. We went outside to cut up the Durian we purchased (we went to the market that day to get some for this momentous Christmas event). The sister Missionaries were over, one of them (Sister Chua) was from Malaysia and was used to Durian (not that she liked it).

http://www.delish.com/food/news/a38906/top-ten-stinky-foods-durian-natto/

This was another couple, newish to Singapore, who joined us for Christmas dinner as well. Jaysa (the lady) was expecting, and thus had the perfect excuse to not try it. But did anyway.

Suzy didn't think it was nearly as bad as she thought it would be.

Suzy got some of the Juice on her leg. We didn't let her back in for the rest of the day.

Marshall's turn. Sharp cheese and Crackers.

Fish Pate, but mushy

Onions. Brighton, do you want a bite?

Brighton, do you want a piece of Candy?

Kate - Not that bad, but I don't really like it.

Faith, can I have another bite?