The work week is coming to an end

So it's nearing the end of the work week here and we are all looking forward to the weekend!
Dannette has been on Fall Break for three days now and is already starting to get bored.  Its difficult when she is used to running around town with all her girlfriends and now she is confined to hang out with John and Halie. Hopefully by the next long break she will have made some friends and have the chance to do some things.
Work has been busier this week as I start getting more involved in my new department.  I have some training early next week to help me learn some of the finer points of my job so I expect next week will go by quickly.
In exciting housing news, we feel as though it may finally be happening!  The letter of Intent has been signed by both my company and the tenant which leaves way for us to begin occupying the new residence on Thursday 21Oct!!!! That is less than a week from now.  We are all holding our breath for fear of something falling apart but all signs are in the right direction.
As our sea containers have arrived they will be delivered on Thursday to the new place and the relocation company is currently arranging for rental furniture for us to get by until our sea cans arrive.  We expect it will be early November by the time they arrive, clear customs and can be delivered.
Just having the extra space will be a welcome addition!
Halie continues to progress in learning to walk.  We all got to see her take 3 steps in a row yesterday. It won't be long now before she figures out walking can get her places faster.  Once she learns that I have a feeling she will never look back.
This coming weekend we have laid out some loose plans.  We hope to get to the beach on Sentosa this weekend.  It will help with Dannette's boredom and its one of the things she has been requesting since we arrived. Although this is an island, beaches are relatively hard to come by as shipping is such a huge part of the economy here most of the waterfront is taken up by harbors. 
The other plan we have is to enjoy a picnic celebration for our 2 year anniversary.  We will be bringing the girls along, hence the daytime picnic.  I am looking forward to this as it will give Halie a wide open space to explore.  We will likely head back to the Botanic Gardens for this or possibly Fort Canning Park which was suggested to me as a popular local spot for picnicing.

Sorry I don't have any great pics today.  I am enclosing a pic of the funniest campaign sign I have ever seen.  I snapped it in the restroom of a hospital.  Apparently standing on toilets is a major issue here thus the campaign.

As I close, I just want to wish my nephews, Jeremy and Zachary, a very happy birthday!  I know it's not until the 24th but we will be missing your party this weekend.  I hope you enjoy it.  Your gifts have been mailed, I hope they arrive prior to your party but if not, they should be there before the 24th.

Have a great weekend everyone!