Anastasia loves baths. In these videos you can see her repeatedly going into our room where Elyse is about to take a bath (Toby supervising). I would move her to another room and she would crawl back. She didn't really need a bath, but in the end I decided to let her splash around with Elyse for awhile.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
GimSports
Yesterday I took the girls to GimSports in Turf City. It's a gymnastics place that has an open gym three days a week. This is the first time I had heard about it. It's amazing how even after 2 1/2 years of being in Singapore that I can find new places to go to.
Both Elyse and Anastasia were a bit overwhelmed when we first got there. Anastasia just sat for awhile taking things in. Elyse would go play on something and then if someone else came by she would hurry back to me. After awhile both girls warmed up to the place and had a good time.
Jumping on the trampoline was Elyse's favorite thing.
This is the first time Anastasia has been to a place with big foam things to crawl and climb on. She loved it.
Both Elyse and Anastasia were a bit overwhelmed when we first got there. Anastasia just sat for awhile taking things in. Elyse would go play on something and then if someone else came by she would hurry back to me. After awhile both girls warmed up to the place and had a good time.
Jumping on the trampoline was Elyse's favorite thing.
This is the first time Anastasia has been to a place with big foam things to crawl and climb on. She loved it.
When we got home Elyse and I looked up some gymnastic videos on YouTube. She was pretty impressed with all the tricks and flips people were doing.
This is a great place. I will definitely be taking the girls back there again.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Randon Pictures and Updates
I have been converting my blog into a book and when I was editing it I ran across this picture of Elyse when she was about 20 months old.
I then had this picture which was taken about 2 years later. Look how much she has grown!
The alphabet that Elyse has been creating is done (at least all of the capital letters). I think it looks great and she knows all her letters and all of the sounds they make.
Elyse has been is swim lessons for a few weeks now and we decided to get her some goggles to perhaps motivate her to put her head in the water. She hasn't done that yet, but she sure looks goofy in them. I can see this picture reappearing in a high school year book or something, he, he.
Elyse got these shiny shoes in the mail the other day. She LOVES them! She wears them all of the time. They are covered with glitter which means our house (and ourselves) are also covered in glitter- it's as if we have all been sprinkled with fairy dust. :) If only we could fly...
One of Elyse's favorite activities is to play on our bed which mean jumping, wrestling and tickling. Here Anastasia is getting in on the fun.
Elyse also likes playing in Anastasia's crib. Here she took Anastasia's blanket and put it on her head and pretended she was Mary (as in Jesus' mother).
Anastasia also likes playing in her crib with Elyse. In the last couple of pictures can you tell which Harkless girl is who?
I then had this picture which was taken about 2 years later. Look how much she has grown!
The alphabet that Elyse has been creating is done (at least all of the capital letters). I think it looks great and she knows all her letters and all of the sounds they make.
Elyse has been is swim lessons for a few weeks now and we decided to get her some goggles to perhaps motivate her to put her head in the water. She hasn't done that yet, but she sure looks goofy in them. I can see this picture reappearing in a high school year book or something, he, he.
Elyse got these shiny shoes in the mail the other day. She LOVES them! She wears them all of the time. They are covered with glitter which means our house (and ourselves) are also covered in glitter- it's as if we have all been sprinkled with fairy dust. :) If only we could fly...
One of Elyse's favorite activities is to play on our bed which mean jumping, wrestling and tickling. Here Anastasia is getting in on the fun.
Elyse also likes playing in Anastasia's crib. Here she took Anastasia's blanket and put it on her head and pretended she was Mary (as in Jesus' mother).
Anastasia also likes playing in her crib with Elyse. In the last couple of pictures can you tell which Harkless girl is who?
Random I know, but now you know what's been going on. :)
Friday, March 18, 2011
Disney on Ice
Yesterday (St. Patty's Day) Elyse and I went on a Mommy daughter date to Disney on Ice. Mary looked after Anastasia for the afternoon and took this picture for us:
To get to the Indoor Stadium where the show was being held we decided to take the train. Elyse was great the entire way especially since we took 3 different trains and it took us an hour to get there. Once we were there we went to our meeting place...
And waited for Violet and Gillian to show up. Elyse kept on asking if they were here and then concluded that they should have taken our train instead of another one. She seemed very concerned...
Once Violet was spotted, Elyse was all smiles and all business ("We have to go up here to go to the show! Come on Violet let's go!").
The show started and the girls were mesmerized. The first half was The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. I was impressed that Elyse didn't freak-out during the scary scenes (i.e. the octopus lady and the death of Mufasa).
Elyse has stopped sucking her thumb during the day and so she could pick out a reward. During the intermission Elyse found her "reward" in the form of Tinkerbell shoes :)
The second half the show was Tinkerbell and Cars, but for some reason Cars did not come out which really upset Elyse. I have no idea why they didn't perform. (If anyone has any insight please let me know). After the tears dried up we headed outside and got some pictures of the girls.
Then we went to the MRT station to head home. We had so much fun. Can you tell...
I love that Elyse is old enough to sit through stuff like this and am excited for the time when Anastasia can join us. I can't wait for our next Mommy Daughter Date :)
To get to the Indoor Stadium where the show was being held we decided to take the train. Elyse was great the entire way especially since we took 3 different trains and it took us an hour to get there. Once we were there we went to our meeting place...
And waited for Violet and Gillian to show up. Elyse kept on asking if they were here and then concluded that they should have taken our train instead of another one. She seemed very concerned...
Once Violet was spotted, Elyse was all smiles and all business ("We have to go up here to go to the show! Come on Violet let's go!").The show started and the girls were mesmerized. The first half was The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. I was impressed that Elyse didn't freak-out during the scary scenes (i.e. the octopus lady and the death of Mufasa).
Elyse has stopped sucking her thumb during the day and so she could pick out a reward. During the intermission Elyse found her "reward" in the form of Tinkerbell shoes :)
The second half the show was Tinkerbell and Cars, but for some reason Cars did not come out which really upset Elyse. I have no idea why they didn't perform. (If anyone has any insight please let me know). After the tears dried up we headed outside and got some pictures of the girls.
Then we went to the MRT station to head home. We had so much fun. Can you tell...
I love that Elyse is old enough to sit through stuff like this and am excited for the time when Anastasia can join us. I can't wait for our next Mommy Daughter Date :)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Date Night
While my parents were here Toby and I took advantage of the free babysitting and went out on a few dates. One of the times we decided to go out to dinner at a place in Resorts World on Sentosa. Can you tell Toby was excited? (He probably won't like me putting this picture on here...)
They had opened a boardwalk from Vivocity to Sentosa so we decided to walk to the island rather than take the train. It was a nice walk and had moving walkways if you were lazy. Also long the boardwalk were a few restaurants and lookout points.
We were not sure where we wanted to eat so we wandered around and settled on an Irish place. I can't remember the name of it (Mulligans maybe) and that's ok since I probably wouldn't eat there again. Singapore does a lot of things right, but I don't think they should do Irish food...
Although the food wasn't the best, Toby and I were alone together which was the whole point anyway. After dinner we continued to walk around and ran across this candy story which had gigantic lollipop trees (Mom- is this what our lollipop tree would have looked like if we planted one?) I took a picture to show Elyse.
Also on Sentosa is Universal Studios. We didn't go it, but perhaps before we leave Singapore we might give it a go.
Before we headed home we stopped for some caramel corn which was freshly cooked and Amazing. The place originated in Chicago and was on Oprah's favorite things list, but I can't remember the name. (I'm just too lazy right now to look it up). 
They had opened a boardwalk from Vivocity to Sentosa so we decided to walk to the island rather than take the train. It was a nice walk and had moving walkways if you were lazy. Also long the boardwalk were a few restaurants and lookout points.
We were not sure where we wanted to eat so we wandered around and settled on an Irish place. I can't remember the name of it (Mulligans maybe) and that's ok since I probably wouldn't eat there again. Singapore does a lot of things right, but I don't think they should do Irish food...
Although the food wasn't the best, Toby and I were alone together which was the whole point anyway. After dinner we continued to walk around and ran across this candy story which had gigantic lollipop trees (Mom- is this what our lollipop tree would have looked like if we planted one?) I took a picture to show Elyse.
Also on Sentosa is Universal Studios. We didn't go it, but perhaps before we leave Singapore we might give it a go.
Before we headed home we stopped for some caramel corn which was freshly cooked and Amazing. The place originated in Chicago and was on Oprah's favorite things list, but I can't remember the name. (I'm just too lazy right now to look it up).Resorts World was fun although we hardly did anything. We were not dressed right for the casinos, we didn't see any shows, we didn't bet on any sporting events. I guess I just like hanging out with Toby no matter what we do. :)
I took this picture on our way back over the boardwalk. Toby was very patient while I experimented with my new camera, I love that man! Here's to more date nights!
I took this picture on our way back over the boardwalk. Toby was very patient while I experimented with my new camera, I love that man! Here's to more date nights!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Grandma and Grandpa- We Love Them
As you know my parents were here for the past few weeks. We loved having them around and, as Elyse put it, "I want them to stay and stay and stay." Saying goodbye was made easier knowing that we will see them again in June when we take our trip to CO. Here are a few more pictures from their visit:
Anastasia loved be pushed around by Grandpa on Lighting McQueen.
For my dad's birthday we took him to Clarke Quay for dinner and a boat ride. 
The day before they left we went to IMM. Anastasia is ready to be a big girl climbing around on this stuff.
FYI: If you haven't been to IMM lately they have some new stuff to play on. They have this tree slide and giant fruit to climb on.
Anastasia loved be pushed around by Grandpa on Lighting McQueen.
For my dad's birthday we took him to Clarke Quay for dinner and a boat ride. 
The day before they left we went to IMM. Anastasia is ready to be a big girl climbing around on this stuff.
FYI: If you haven't been to IMM lately they have some new stuff to play on. They have this tree slide and giant fruit to climb on.
Again, we had a great trip and can't wait to see them again.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Indoor Fun
When we have visitors they bring stuff from the States that we have requested and sometimes they bring gifts. This headband was a gift to Elyse. The flower is huge and Elyse loves it.
Grandma getting her hair done by Elyse.
Now that Anastasia is older the girls can enjoy baths together. I think I might have over done the bubble bath (another gift from the States)...
A day wouldn't be complete without playing dress up:
Grandma getting her hair done by Elyse.
Now that Anastasia is older the girls can enjoy baths together. I think I might have over done the bubble bath (another gift from the States)...
A day wouldn't be complete without playing dress up:
My parents come back from Bali tonight so I will have more pictures of our adventures with them. (This time I will take more pictures of Grandpa :))
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