The Sand, The Sun & The Sea

Today is National Day. Our little Red Dot turns 42 years old on this very day. Happy birthday, Singapore.

When I checked met services forecast yesterday, it reported today's weather to be "showers in the morning". Oh-oh, I thought. The Sentosa gathering that we've had penned in our diaries for so long is finally round the corner, but may suffer the same fate as the earlier Botanic Gardens gathering.

Fate, as it turned out, decided to let us off the hook this time round. Despite the fact that it rained cats and dogs early in the morning around 7am, the heavens turned off the tap at 8 o'clock. By the time we reached Palawan Beach at 9.30am, the weather was just perfect. The sun was out, but the climate remained cool and comfortable.

Quite a number of the "usual suspects" from BayB forum were there - ezrababy, JaPhotos, garfield55, JoyceLong, meekfreek, jong, stardust_sq, jeannchua, chin mama, SS1, and us. Logistically, everyone turned up well prepared - food, tidbits, mats, beach toys, and most importantly diaper change. We had a smashing time, took lotsa photos, and finally said byebye at around noon, by which time many of the tiny tots have started to display "Battery Low" warning indicators.

Jaimie enjoyed herself very much today, which incidentally was her first visit to a beach. We're glad she loves the sea, particularly the waves lapping up onto her as she sat on sandy shores. We'd most certainly be back to this place. Soon.

Mommies and babies from the April 06 Babies community

Jaimie showing her excitement over her maiden trip to a beach (Her previous with sand had been at playgrounds)

Jaimie's first ever dip into the sea

It's all about touch and feel. Even though Jaimie has been to sandy playgrounds and to a wave pool, nothing beats experiencing the real stuffs.

The Beach Gals - Cherrlyn, Jodie and Jaimie

Jae ah...Papa wants to shoot a photo of little Cherrlyn mei-mei, you also must come and 抢镜头!

My two sweethearts

It is certainly not everyday that this little girl would keep her hat on for anything more than a couple of seconds. Since she was so obliging today, better snap a few more shots.

Happy trio. Thanks, Vivian for snapping this for us.

More pics here.