We were supposed to go for Christmas Mass at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity at Tampines with Alvin, Monica and the rest. However, Natalie fell asleep only at 5pm, and so we could not make it for the Children's pagent and mass. We could only start the evening celebration at Alvins place at 8.30pm. This year, its quite meaningful to have Mariam, Maria, Chloe & Angelica from Australia (here for holidays) to join us for the Christmas celebration. Its the 1st time we have met them since we heard so much about them from Godma and the rest, we can't wait to meet them all.
Before the dinner could start, a round of wine, as usual, is in order.
Many people have put in effort to prepare a sumptious dinner, which could only start after 9.30pm. Amidst all the eating and sharing of meals, there is laughter and a spirit of celebration, sharing in this joyous occasion.
After dinner, the adults carried on the conversation, while the children all went off to play. Natalie had a great time with all the children. Everyone is so nice to her. They treat her like a princess, although she could put in tantrums at times, they still put up with her. Especially mary Anne, who is like a big sister to her. Natalie is always so happy to play with Mary Anne. She constantly remembers and asked to play with Mary Anne. however, nothing could beat her affinity with Alvin, her uncle Handsome. In fact its one of the 1st words she could call out for - "Uncle ~Some"
After midnight, everyone got down to some serious gift giving, and the room is a mess with everyone running around giving out and getting presents.
Finally, a group photo to commemorate the joyous ocasion!
Finally, a group photo to commemorate the joyous ocasion!
After the group photo, Mary Anne gave her special dance performance to end the night. We left at about 1.30am, for how could we want to leave earlier!
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