Weekend Recap: July 16-17

Another busy weekend for our family.  We had an appointment Saturday morning for flu vaccinations.  These were subsidized by the company so we took advantage and I registered everyone for shots.

Richard met Wyndell (on vacation from the US) at Starbucks first before we all headed for the office.

Flu shots at IHG.

And some portraits on the colorful wall, too.

Then we went to Asian Hospital for Neil's appointment with the dentist early in the afternoon.  We had no pictures there because Richard and I were busy keeping him still.  He doesn't like visits to the dentist.  He started resisting when we were just entering the building.

Back at the condo, we took advantage of the hot day and went swimming.  In the evening, Richard and I did groceries at Cash and Carry for this week's needs.

Sunday started really, really early.  We attended the 8AM service at Victory Fort.  But first, coffee and donuts for everyone.

Then we all drove back to the condo.  We just had enough time for lunch and a little rest before Dermclinic  facial treatments for Richard and me.  Luckily, they had a 30% off promo which ended that day.  You can pre-pay for future appointments and get the discounted rate.  Cool!  So we have monthly appointments coming up...

Anson's was in the same building as Dermclinic.  Aside from the toy store, appliance stores are Richard's favorite places to shop.  Philips had a sale on home appliances (as much as 55%).  We bought the hand mixer and successfully stopped ourselves from getting the other nifty kitchen gadgets.=)

We went back home to pick Neil up and take him to class at Gymboree.

  
We hung out at the mall for a little while before going home...

Dzee ent! (That's how Neil says The End)

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