ZOO TRIP - 2009

Ok, we went & we ended up being damn tired! But was it worth it? Of course it was ... & I hope Ryan will remember it that way.

The day started with a tram ride for everyone (Uncle An, Fuddin, Bibik Rina, Ayra & Ryan). As we get ready to roll, the sun shines brightly ...

As Ayra smiles, Ryan gives a sleepy look (he looks sooo excited ... doesn't he?).

Ryan & Ayra pose before they dive into the "deep" waters ...

Ryan treads "carefully" around the water!

Papa! This water feature looks interesting!

The three kids enjoying themselves.

Ayra poses (wif her constant peace sign) whilst her mummy is busy texting on the handphone.

Ryan & Ayra on a beat-up zoo jeep (a photo opportunity not to be missed).

A sweet smile from my boy!

Another twin pose from the two youngsters.

The infamous white tiger (it was pacing up & down the whole afternoon ... maybe the visitors were annoying!).

Two orangutans, lazing in the sun.

Ryan : Kakak, come see! ... Ayra : Later, ok?

While Ayra tries to pose for a pic, Ryan ruined it by walking pass ... spoiler!

We had a bit of time in between the animal shows, so we stopped by one of the show place (which was virtually empty) except that the sea animals (the penguins, dugongs, pelicans were around, resting). We decided to take a break & had some drinks, whipped potato & snacks. After that I managed to snap a few photos of the 2 kids. By this time they seem a bit tired (you can tell from their faces) but they were reluctant to show it. They seem intent on seeing more animals, more walking, more of everything. Well, the adults ... they weren't that keen though ...

They seem a bit tired by now ...

And extremely sweaty ...

My sweet little niece, she was very game at posing ...

Poor hubby ... he looks very tired.

Hhmm ... another peace sign pose. How cute!

My hyperactive & sweaty little rascal!

Admiring the animals.

Can you see Ayra in the background?

Ayra : Oh! I love the seal! .... Ryan : So do I!

What ... no peace sign??

Cute little seal ... don't move ok!

Ryan : Kakak, you wanna sit on this seal? .... Ayra : Its ok, I've found the right one! Peace!!!

Ayra : Bibik ... are we finished already? I've run out of peace poses!

Ryan : Mama! Can we bring him home?

Before the animal show, I finally posed ... & the kids don't want to be left out either.

On the way out (at the entrance), Ayra requested for a photos op wif the Ben & Jerry's cows ... why not!

Overall, it was a fun, albeit a very tiring day. We dropped off Ayra at her place & the 3 of us carried on home where Ryan & me dozed off for a couple of hours. Later on we had a buffet dinner at hubby's collegue's place in Sengkang (so far!). At 9pm, we made our move & returned home. Well that was how we spent Valentine's Day in 2009. I wonder how will we spend it next year?

A word of thanks to my sis for the free tics to the zoo (& the tram rides too). We appreciate it very much (& we saved a ton). Special thanks also to Ayra for being such a sweetheart ... she always never fails to be a fantastic playmate for Ryan. She's amuses & plays wif him all the time & is always willing to hold his hand. Most of all, she makes Ryan smile. Not a week goes by that Ryan does not mention his Kakak & he misses her all the time. I can see that having her in his life has enriched Ryan's life, & I am very grateful for that.