Life in Singapore: Long Overdue Post

Merry Christmas! Happy New Years! Happy Valentines Day!

We had a wonderful time back in Canada for the holidays and it was amazing how quickly the time went by. We were greeted with -30 degree weather which was a welcomed shock. The cold crisp air felt so good but thankfully it didn't last as Mother Nature warmed things up the next day. It was so nice to be back around family and friends and being spoiled with delicious home cooked meals. Comfort food can do wonders for jet lag!

Good byes were not too difficult because two weeks after we returned to Singapore, we had our first visitors! My Mom & Dad, along with Claire, Dustin, Anna and Olivia spent three weeks soaking up the warm weather and enjoying the beautiful sites of Singapore. While everyone was here, we took a little mini vacation to Langkawi in Malaysia and had an amazing time. Our house feels so quiet now that everyone has left.

I have been asked to teach Grade 6 at the Canadian International School for the last three months of the school year as the current teacher will be going on a maternity. The position will start the week before spring break. As much as I have been enjoying substitute teaching, I am looking forward to having my own class and to develop relationships with students which extends beyond one day.

Jason's work is going really well and the boys are happily involved in their activities and enjoying their time in Asia (although, they really do miss their family). A couple of nights before everyone left, the boys got choked up and through tears Josh said,"Why do they have to leave? Why can't they live here with us for the next four years?" So sweet.

Enjoy the photos!

December - January