The season kicked off with Puffy the Penguin (direct from Benny's Outlet in Plymouth, MA) hanging out in front of the house. We get a lot of foot traffic on our street and for a week or two no one really stopped to see him. As they warmed up to his presence we got several gawkers and picture takers. Each night we unplugged little Puffy and he fell in a heap onto his chair. I think he was not quite cut out for the heat here!
The house was very festive with garlands and lights up the stairs and little snow ghost ornaments made by our friend Xin for her shop Mai Squarepatch http://www.makisquarepatch.com/
As usual the table was set with festive flair and we even had spray on frost for the windows.
Sophia found these giant ornaments at Ikea and they were in fine proportion to hang in the living room.
I carefully sprayed on these beautiful snowflakes.....ok, me and the stencil.
On Christmas Eve Myrna we had a feast. Jhoey and I went to Teka market and got mutton bryani for 14, Myrna made wings, veggies, prawns and more for her friends to chow down on. I made a very interesting Ginger punch. Even the Absolute 100 vodka I added couldn't get anyone, other then me, to like it.
It was pouring rain all night the 23rd and all day the 24th. If this had been Milwaukee we would have had 3 feet of snow. Luckily it isn't so it was just hot and damp.
Amy and Mohamed arrived on Mohamed's motorbike. They were set for the weather and/or for directing traffic.
They did look fine after removing their rain gear.
Jhoey, Myrna and Grace pose for a shot before dinner.
Finally united after Jhoey's escape from Saudi Arabia a few months back, Myrna hugs her young fiancee. He is a great guy and Myrna finds him very handy around our house.
The Princess of the kitchen with the Queen of the house slaving over the dishes.
Myrna's late arriving friends, still in time to have a laugh.
Ivy, Grace, Nelia, Beth and Isa with their gifts before opening them.
The dinner is served. Everyone was so polite and sober.
After we ate there was a fluke snowstorm. It had never snowed in Singapore since time began but once we went out group shots with Puffy a chilly wind blew in and flakes started to fall. The true spirit of Christmas made it to the tropics!
Ok, no one believes I am the King until I put on my crown. At least Puffy is happy to pose with me!
They did look fine after removing their rain gear.
Jhoey, Myrna and Grace pose for a shot before dinner. 
Finally united after Jhoey's escape from Saudi Arabia a few months back, Myrna hugs her young fiancee. He is a great guy and Myrna finds him very handy around our house.
The Princess of the kitchen with the Queen of the house slaving over the dishes.
Myrna's late arriving friends, still in time to have a laugh.
Ivy, Grace, Nelia, Beth and Isa with their gifts before opening them.
The dinner is served. Everyone was so polite and sober.
After we ate there was a fluke snowstorm. It had never snowed in Singapore since time began but once we went out group shots with Puffy a chilly wind blew in and flakes started to fall. The true spirit of Christmas made it to the tropics!
Ok, no one believes I am the King until I put on my crown. At least Puffy is happy to pose with me!
Merry Xmas 2008!
