Chinatown visit

Oliver has been slightly concerned that our house doesn't have any Chinese New Year decorations up YET. No we don't normally decorate but according to him right after the Christmas tree gets put away we should get ready for CNY. We can see all the shops and supermarkets are gearing up for it everywhere we go.

So Matthew and I decided it was a good time to take the boys to Chinatown for some yummy dim sum lunch and feel the excitement of CNY in the air.

We took a bus all the way down there. When we got off we were greeted by some sheep. The year of sheep - Matthew was actually born in the year of sheep. People think it's very funny to come from NZ and being born in the year of sheep - Baaaa-baaaa

Luca of course tried to grab some of the giant floating coins :)

Once we walked in the streets of Chinatown, all we could say was "DON'T TOUCH!" The boys were driving us crazy, just trying to touch absolutely everything they could see!

We walked passed the famous Sri Mariamman Temple. This is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, dating back to 1872.  Due to its architectural and historical significance it has been designated as a National Monument. 

After walking around and picking up some bits and pieces we arrived at our favorite Dim Sum restaurant.

We found these Minion chopsticks on the street.

After the delicious lunch we were planning to head home. But Oliver was still concerned we hadn't bought anything to take home. So the kids each got a red and gold Chinese decoration to put on their doorknobs and bedrooms. And something special came home with us.

Taddaa-- His very own lion to perform a lion dance!

I am sure we will get some annoyed neighbors in the next few weeks. The boys have discovered their drums and are also using pots and pans from the toy kitchen as cymbals. Yep very very noisy!