We celebrated two birthdays in a span of 2 weeks back in Singapore. Let me blog them in chronological order.
K and I touched down on Saturday 7th March and on the 8th March, we celebrated my dear grandma's 91st birthday. You would already know by now she's like my mum and I love and respect the matriach of our family. She is like the glue of the family, although it can be said that the latest contender for this title "glue of the family" is also baby Sarah. My brother joked with me saying she has a fan club. I soon saw the power of this fan club at grandma's birthday dinner ;).
Battling jet lag, both K and I went for the dinner at Asia Grand Restaurant. We were there celebrating grandma's 90th last year (K couldn't fly back then so he joined via Facetime for a quick call). Lacking better ideas on venue for this year, I suggested going back since the food is good. It was special because one year ago Sarah was in Denise's womb and it was there that my brother announced to the family she was 3 months pregnant. Fast forward 365 days there we saw God's miracle in the same room, the apple of everyone's eye. Even the Chinese waitress remembered us. What a coincidence that she was also serving us the second year running!
Once we entered our private dining room, everyone said hi to both K and me, before I realised that all eyes were on the sleeping baby Sarah, eagerly waiting for her to wake up from her nap. The power of the fan club has started. Sarah aside, it was a good opportunity to see the extended family all at once. Some pictures to share of the night:
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| Group shot |
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| K and I bought her a birthday present - a replica of her Singer sewing machine at home. |
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| We also shared a big bouquet for her |
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| Another group shot |
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| Sarah just woke up wondering what's going on with all the singing and clapping |
Once Sarah woke up, everyone was so eager to carry her and couldn't stop cooing and making baby noises to attract her attention. For a moment it felt like it's her birthday! She is a friendly baby so she didn't mind all the attention one bit. (She's known at her infant care as the happy baby, bless her!)
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| In the arms of the most senior fan club member |
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| Another fan club member all the way from London |
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| Grandma and all her candles |
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| We sang the traditional Happy Birthday song followed by "May the good Lord bless you" in the same tune. |
Blessed birthday again mama. We all love you very much and it's such a blessing to have you as our grandma. I still remember her teaching me my ABCs when I was a toddler and everyone else at home was at work. She was the one who picked me up from kindergarten and I remember us running/crossing that huge road everyday. She has taught us - kids and grandkids alike - many values in life. Ever since I moved to London, she has given me many food recipes. She seems to know everything?!
Seeing her strong and healthy at this age is a testament of God's blessing and His promise of renewing her youth like the eagle's (we also claim this blessing - amen!). May He grant to you so much more - health, peace and joy all the days of your life.
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