Although we have been friends with our JC CLDDS pals for 16 years, we realised we've never ever gone on a picnic together! We have gone KTV, movies, travelling, chalet, BBQ etc but never did we once gone on a picnic. All thanks to our organiser, Ah Bao who volunteered to arrange a picnic for us on Saturday at Marina Barrage.
House of 'J's has been here a couple of times but we usually came during night time to play with the waters and took leisurely walks. This time round, we had a pot-lick picnic gathering. We brought fruit salad specially prepared by my mother-in-law and all others brought pizzas, sushi, curry puffs, etc.
Our dear Auntie Bao is always so thoughtful. She brought along a beach ball but too bad it was so difficult to pump the ball. In the end, the ball game didn't last long but still managed to entertain the kids. Our little 'J's and Chloe got along very well that day as Jimmy was the great entertainer and Lijuan even brought along Chloe's Doreamon bubble gun which really thrilled the kids! Streams of bubbles flowed out and the kids ran after the bubbles!
Yuling's younger boy looked moody that day and kept clung onto Bihua, whereas the elder boy Justin started to throw some tantrums towards later part, so they left earlier. All of us enjoyed the food. The kids had yoghurt drink and it was os thoughtful of Lijuan and Jimmy to bring along ice box. Jinny brought along pizzas which were delicious too. I loved Guowei's roasted chicken cos it's healthy yet tasty. Suitable for me haha! Guowei whipped up all the salad we brought along, Haha, he really supported my mother-in-law, but it was really nice. Dear and I often get to eat her salad, that's why we thought of engaging her help this round and it indeed received great compliments from all.
There were 2 couples who came to have their wedding shots taken and it indeed relived some memories of us these old couples when we used to take wedding shoots too. There was a shot whereby the groom was asked to carry the bride high up and Jimmy commented they start to have some pattern. Guess what? Jovin immediately put his words to use when Jovin told dear and I to have some pattern too when I told her to take shots for us and all of us burst into laughter. Kids really learn fast!
We stayed till much later till 9p.m when all others have left as we promised the kids to play with the waters. We had one extra hour of fun splashing and kicking the waters. Our little 'J's chased each other. Just so difficult to get Jovan to pose so I gave up and focused on Jovin haha!
The extra hour of stay was worth it as we saw some fireworks display! Though short, but we were so close to it and the kids were amazed by the colourful lightings and patterns. Jovin took some cheeky photos before we left and we settled for some food at Xinwang Cafe opposite our place.
It was a truly enjoyable day spent with our JC pals and we look forward to more of such gatherings. We have already started discussing what to plan for this year's X'mas! I really cherish this group of friends cos they are dear and mine closest and most reliable pals which we can always count on. Of course, we will never forget without our JC pals, there will not be this wonderful marriage and of course our loveable little 'J's today. Thks pals for everything!
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