Many Faces Zo Ee-3years 6months old.

Zo Ee at 3years 6months old. (10th November 2011)

Beach Party - 3years 6 months old.

Zo Ee at 3years 6 months old. (16th October 2011)

Attended a birthday party at Beach Cafe of Park Hyatt Goa Resort today. It's the Park Hyatt GM's daughter first birthday. This is our 2nd time attending party there. It's one of the best resort in Goa, and was named the best Resort in Asia 2 or 3 years back. Zo Ee had a nice time playing with the kids at their beach. I've never attended such a luxury birthday parties in my life and here, at 3, Zo Ee's already attended two such parties. Here is the picture of her, in her swim wear.... having a break and some snack. I didn't expect her to show off her maths skill in the party. While having her snacks, she spotted some medium size pebbles on the tables. She arranged them into groups of 3 and started counting 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, etc. One of Zo Ee's friend Mummy introduced Zo Ee to another Mummy, "She is Zo Ee. She is a very very very smart girl. She is very smart. " Look at the way she described Zo Ee although she has no idea that Zo Ee can read and do maths and crazy over science and facts.

Another thing that surprised me was that Zo Ee actually asked Zac (birthday's girl brother) whether can she play inside his plastic pool. Initially, both DH and I were very sure that Zo Ee wanted to play inside the children plastic pool by the beach, but had been standing there observing and not joining in. We actually asked her to try to play inside it, but she remained silent and watching instead. Until one moment, we heard her asking, "Zac, May I play inside your plastic pool, please?" When Zac said Yes, immediately Zo Ee stepped into it.

27th Aeroplane flight - 3years 3months old

Zo Ee at 3years 3months old. (25th July 2011)

It just came across Mummy's mind that just the recent trip to Australia, Zo Ee was in 8 different aeroplanes. Gosh, Mummy's first flight was at 19 years old and Daddy's was at 25 years old. So Mummy decided to count the number of flights Zo Ee has taken this far. Zo Ee's first flight was to Bali where we celebrated her first birthday. Here is the list:

1. Singapore - Bali - Singapore (almost 12 months old; 2x)
2. Singapore - Perth - Singapore (15 months old; 2x)
3. Singapore - Ipoh - Singapore (17 months old; 2x)
4. Singapore - Ipoh - Singapore (21 months old; 2x)
5. Singapore - Mumbai - Goa (22 months old; 2x)
6. Goa - New Delhi ( 28 months old; 1x)
7. Jaipur - Mumbai - Goa ( 28 months old; 2x)
8. Goa - Dubai - Kuala Lumpur (30months old; 2x)
9. Ipoh - Singapore - Ipoh (30months old; 2x)
10. Kuala Lumpur - Hyderabad - Goa (31months old; 2x)
11. Goa - Mumbai -Kuala Lumpur - Melbourne (38 months old; 3x)
12. Melbourne - Sydney - Melbourne (39 months old; 2x)
13. Melbourne - Kuala Lumpur - Mumbai - Goa (39 months old; 3x)

So Zo Ee has taken 27th Flights in 27 months period.

Cinema 2 - 3years 3months old

Zo Ee at 3years 3months old. (15th August 2011)

Few days ago, Daddy and Mummy planned to take Zo Ee to watch Smurfs at the Cinema. Little Zo Ee refused, saying that it will be too loud for her and that makes her scared. I couldn't believe it, the last time she was in a cinema, also her first time was watching G-Force at 17 months old.

After some explanation about the movie and what to expert in the cinema, plus a promise to leave if she will to find that she didn't like it. After all this, she agreed to give it a try. She was excited from the day earlier till the morning she woke up. Daddy bought her some Cheesy Popcorn and initially everything was fine. She watched for 30minutes and wanted to leave after seeing the bad wizard being so horrible and attacking the smurfs. She was terrified of the bad wizard and initially she tried to close her eyes whenever he appeared but soon it became unbearable to her and she wanted to leave, saying "Enough. I want to go now. I don't like it." while walking heading towards the exit. So Daddy took her out, Mummy continued watching for another half an hour and we left after 1 hour during the intermittent. ha ha...there is 10 minutes break here in India. She likes the smurfs but hated the wizard.I think Zo Ee will like it better if it's pure cartoon and not a mixture of real actors with cartoon animation.

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Then
17 months old - G-Force

Palolem Beach Again - 3 year old

Zo Ee at 3 year old. (16/4/2011)

We headed to the South of Goa, to Palolem Beach again. We wanted to enjoy the beach one more time before the expecting Monsoon in May/June. Little Zo Ee was as excited as before, seeing us packing for the trip. In fact, she wanted to leave that night itself and was refusing to go to bed.

She behaved well in the car for the whole 1 1/2 hour journey, keeping herself busy with food and books. She was quiet throughout, and suddenly, she exclaimed "We are there!!! We are at Palolem. " Daddy was amazed she could recognize the place, we were about 200m away from the beach and was passing by those little stalls along the road side. Daddy asked her, "Do you remember this place?" Little Zo Ee replied, "Yes. I remembered." This is our second trip to Palolem and was 2 month apart from the first. ; )


This time, we stayed in a cottage house instead of a hut, a different experience for her. She fell in-love with the sea even more this time. She was extremely brave, was not crying even hit by the big waves. In fact, she loved being crashed by the big waves. She was having so much fun and Mummy had a hard time getting her out of the water. She just refused to move and was laughing out loud after each hit by a waves. Some waves were so huge, almost knocked her down and she found it fun! She also collected some seashells, increasing her already existing collection.

We had a wonderful BBQ dinner, a treat from our friend by the beach. Since it was almost full moon, it was hide tide that night. And occasionally, a huge wave will wash up ashore, and water were at our feet while we were having dinner. What an experience!!! We had some Thai food for lunch the next day and spend time leisurely by the beach until we headed home at 5pm.

New Gym-play - 2years 11months old

Zo Ee at 2years 11months old (3/25/2011)

New Gym-Play in Panaji, Goa. Zo Ee says this is a castle. She had a good time, jumping and hoping on this air-blown up castle. A good place for her to spend her energy.

Adventurous Zo Ee choosing the unusual route...walking on the edge...high above the ground.

Viva Carnival - 2years 10months old

Zo Ee at 2years 10months old. (5/3/2011)

Since Zo Ee has been reading about parade, we decided to take Zo Ee to this year Goa Viva Carnival; an annual event since Portuguese time. We spend roughly about an hour waiting for the floats to pass by. Zo Ee was excited seeing the bigger ones and colourful animal figures.

Swimming in the sea - 2years 10months old

Zo Ee at 2years 10months old. (2/12/2011)

For the very first time, Zo Ee was enjoying herself in the sea.

Although we have been living in Goa for almost a year, Zo Ee never like to swim in the sea. Only once she played(splashed) at the very shallow water. Last weekend, we a had a last minute trip to Palolem Beach with a friend and his wife. And thus far, this is Mummy's best experience of Goa. Even little Zo Ee was telling us that she likes South Goa(Palolem Beach).

Daddy's friend, Mr. U is Zo Ee's favourite uncle. Zo Ee has been always telling us that Uncle U is very funny. Uncle U insisted to take Zo Ee for a swim, but deep down inside Mummy's and Daddy's mind, we knew that little Zo Ee will not want to swim in the sea water. But we were wrong. Uncle U didn't have any hassle in asking Zo Ee to join him in the water. Zo Ee paused for a little while but almost immediately joined Uncle U. Within minutes, both of them were jumping and diving into the water, jumping over the waves, blowing bubbles and doing all sorts of funny acts. Zo Ee was not afraid that her head went underwater, and she even commented that the water was very salty.

An English old couple walked up to us, asking us about Zo Ee'age. Both of them were so delighted and happy to see Zo Ee playing happily in the water. They told us that they saw Zo Ee playing in the water from the moment she first stepped into it until now. They praised her that she's such a brave girl, being so confident in the water for a first timer. They even told us that little Zo Ee will turn out to be a very good swimmer. : )

In fact, she imitates everything Uncle U asked her to do. Uncle U is sure a very sporting man, he will demonstrate every act for Zo Ee to copy. Zo Ee loves the water so much that she didn't want to leave the water and kept telling us that she wants to swim in the sea water. Nevertheless, her best friend for the weekend is Uncle U. Little Zo Ee was already asking where is Uncle U the moment she woke up the next morning at 7am. She had another swim with Uncle U and Daddy before we leave for home.

Cute Zo Ee in Daddy's shirt; buttoning up.

Happy New Year - 2years 8months old

Zo Ee at 2years 8months old. (1/1/201)

Started our New Year Day with Breakfast/Lunch at Poco-Loco, Candolim.

Zo Ee enjoying her food, we spent 2hours sitting leisurely while Zo Ee finished her food.

Initially, we had decided to spend some time near by Calangute beach, especially visiting new stalls opened this peak season but had to call it off due to heavy traffic jam. We ended up strolling along Candolim beach at around 4.30pm; pleasant weather, windy and not hot.

Daddy and Zo Ee racing along the beach.

This is us, spending our New Year 2011 by the beach.

After 45minutes of strolling and running, Calangute Beach is still far away....so we decided to turn around and head back to the car....so another 45minutes walking....

Finally reached home after dinner....Everybody looks tired.... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Kamat Royale - 24months old

Zo Ee at 24months 28days old. (8/5/2010)

Kamat Royale view from the Santa Monica; Sunset cruising in Goa.

Sunset cruising - 24months old

Zo Ee at 2years 28days old. (8/5/2010)

Sunset cruising along Mandovi River, Goa.

Zo Ee and Daddy on Santa Monica.

A barge passing by.

Bye-bye Santa Monica.

Last few days in Singapore - 22months old

Zo Ee at 22months 1week old. (17/2/2010 - 26/2/2010)

Our last few days in Singapore before flying off to Goa, India.

IMM

Zo Ee hugged Barney.

Playhouse inside the Marche Restaurant at 313@Somerset.

Along Orchard Road.

Zo Ee's temporary playground at Istana Garden.

Concorde Hotel Singapore

Breakfast at Concorde Hotel.



Hard Rock Cafe, Singapore

Live Orchestra / Picnic at SBG - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 4weeks old. (10/1/2010)

Mummy decided to take Zo Ee to the Singapore Botanic Gardens for her first picnic experience while enjoying the Singapore Chinese Orchestra live performance. This is also Mummy and Daddy first visit to the SBG after so many years staying in Singapore. The thoughts just never came but now with little Zo Ee in tow, we tend to find some places and activities suitable for her. The one hour performance is just nice for little Zo Ee; had her first picnic experience and roamed and played with other kids. Furthermore, its good opportunity to let little Zo Ee experienced live orchestra at this young age as young children are not allowed into actual Concert Hall. Also, little Zo Ee was extremely excited to have her own first picnic after reading many books on this and has been pretend play - having her own picnic at home. When Mummy told her that we were going to have a picnic at the SBG, Mummy explained to her that we will need a mat, some food and when Mummy asked little Zo Ee , "What else do we need to bring for our picnic?" Little Zo Ee added, "cups". Mummy replied, "Oh! yes...we will need some cups for our drinks." . That's my little Zo Ee, has been having simple conversations with Mummy for some time now, was it since she turned 17 month old? Mummy just could not recall now. During the actual day, she was excited but sat on the mat for merely a few minutes only while spending the rest of the hour running around, mingling with other kids and of course clapping occasionally for the Orchestra performance.

Singapore Chinese Orchestra live performance on the stage.

A closer view of the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.

Look at the huge crowd.

Little Zo Ee mingling around.

Occasionally, dancing along with the live music.


Little Zo Ee walked up the steep slope.

Water play - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 3weeks old. (3/1/2010)

Having some fun time with Daddy at the IMM water park. Little Zo Ee's in orange and a red hat, running while Daddy's in blue watching her.

First visit to the Museum - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 3weeks old. (30/12/2009)

Zo Ee first visit to a museum; the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.

Zo Ee and Mummy

Zo Ee and Mummy

Zo Ee and Daddy

Super slow hydraulic lift in the museum - it takes 1 minute to move between floors and its safe working load is 2 adults and a wheelchair.

When little Zo Ee was having her afternoon nap, Mummy managed to capture some of the displays.

Christmas 2009 - 20month old

Zo Ee at 20months 2weeks old. (25/12/2009)

We went to Snowcity Singapore to celebrate this year Christmas. Its Zo Ee first time seeing snow. Unfortunately, little Zo Ee was too cold to move or stay active, even couldn't smile for any photo shot.

Daddy, Zo Ee and Mummy.

Gu-jie (Daddy's youngest sister)

Daddy's younger and youngest sisters with us.