Weekend of June 30

Last weekend there was a dragon boating festival/tournament on so Blake was out at Bedok Reservoir for most of Sat and Sun. There was a lot of waiting around between races so I went out on Sat and we walked around the reservoir, which is like a huge lake in a park.

Most of the races were in long boats which have about 20 people rowing (I think) but there are also 10-person boat races. Blake had to wear Australian colours since it was the ANZA team and there are only two kiwis. He was not that impressed but at least he didn't join in for "Ozzie, ozzie, ozzie, oi, oi, oi" which they all starting chanting.

They raced in different groups each time and some of the teams did well, some not so well but it was a fun day for all. Blake's having a great time on the team as they are all competitive and love drinking. (They are even sponsored by a brewery that delivers a keg after every Saturday's practise session.)




On Saturday night we went to Sentosa Island for dinner. You can actually drive there over a big bridge, but it is an island. There is a flash hotel complex there which has a number of nice restaurants. We went to Barnacles which is right up against the water's edge. The food was fantastic and we (both) waddled away happy.


Speaking of waddling - I'm not quite there yet but you can see below that that the stomach has come a long way since the early weeks. It's starting to come in handy now that it's showing - I've had two people offer me their seat on the train. I'm going to have to take out my belly button ring soon - had a go with the pliers today but need another pair to hold the end still. Don't want it getting embedded in there.
I am now at 19 weeks and we have our 20 week scan on the 12th. We can't wait to find out the sex and will post results as soon as we hear.

5 week pregnant stomach

 

Now - 19 week pregnant stomach

(Don't expect me to be publishing any post-baby shots)

 

 

THE BLAKE TRAVEL UPDATE:
Blake's away more than he's here at the moment and the whole month of July is basically work and personal trips for him. (At least I have my job huh.)

He left on Sunday for Taiwan and then heads to Japan tonight. He comes back for a few days next week and then off to Dubai (to visit sister and family) then Switzerland, France and Korea.
We get four days together then he's off again, this time to Australia (work) and New Zealand (personal). That takes us to 7th August!

He has taken the camera and has instructions to get loads of good shots for y'all, so look out for his huge blog in August.