Bangkok Week 743

September 22, 2022

The birthday festivities continued into a second week: Arlo celebrated with his friends, with a picnic in the park. And Lucy turned 6 months old on Tuesday, too! Vaccines for everyone!

Happy Friday! The birthday celebrations are continuing; for example, with cupcakes for breakfast!

Off to school: the last day of the week!

Drawing circles.

Lucy is enjoying spending time with her new morning companion.

The last of the (cup)cake efforts for this year: this time, for Arlo's birthday picnic tomorrow.

Finished! Phew!

Lucy is still not sure what all the fuss is about!

Granny's getting a good arm work-out.

What every girl needs: a reliable shoulder to drool on.

What's this? A special Friday afternoon (make-up) swimming lesson!

Arlo's excited to be there...

... but it could translate into more focused practice in the pool.

Getting some of the afternoon energy out via a scoot around the block.

Lucy's enjoying the walk, too.

Posing with his newest favorite Mini Cooper!

I think something's gone wrong with this piggy-back ride. This is not a stable position.

Arlo just brought his birthday hat home from school; and it's a great way to sustain the celebrations.

Bedtime stories with Dad. But what exactly are they reading?

Why, its the ever-popular Playmobil 2021 H2 catalogue! What a nice bedtime read!

Happy Saturday, Lucy! You're up early!

Sporting his new shirt, and checking on his cactus.

Oh my! Lucky us. Dad ordered Thai donuts for breakfast.

And Arlo ate a very good breakfast, too. Correlation?

Opening his birthday card from Granny, Grandpa and Great Aunt Chris.

Woah! Look at all the trucks!

These Tonka cards are great! We must frame them.

Lucy is all set up and ready for Arlo's birthday picnic!

Lucky Arlo's friends start to arrive, and the cupcakes are a hit.

Contemplating which part of the surprised face to eat first. (Answer: the M&M eyes.)

Enjoying just hanging out.

Lucy was pooped, and slept for the first ~30 minutes or so.

We said no presents, but Alba brought two beautiful books for Arlo anyway.

Sally meeting Lucy again. She's welcome to borrow her for a while!

Arlo's friends brought so many toy cars to share with the group; lucky Arlo!

A nice, low-key get-together.

And so many friends, whom Arlo hadn't seen in ages.

Posing with his friend Sally, and big brother Doug.

"Now make a silly face!"

And enjoying the park itself, after the picnic dispersed.

Arlo was "lying with Granny" (his words).

That's a wrap! Successful picnic in the books. Happy 3rd Birthday, Arlo!

And back at home: someone's pooped!

Lucy's hanging out upstairs, to not disturb her sleeping brother.

This bed is nice and comfortable.

Hanging out on the big chair... it's a pretty good fit.

Lucy is wearing her Sunday best today: watermelon shorts!

And Arlo is enjoying leftover donuts and dip for breakfast.

Wait, I stand corrected. He's enjoying the dip for breakfast!

Wondering if these watermelon shorts help her move forward.

If we can't play with pebbles, poker chips are the next best thing for a dump truck to carry! Clearly.

Sporting an all-new outfit to swimming: snazzy grasshopper t-shirt, matching snazzy shorts, socks, and pastel running shoes!

Here's a hug from Lucy!

Lucy's in a stare-down with the other Baby Lucy. Sizing up the competition.

And Arlo's practicing his "exhausted parent" pose.

Granny reads the twisted story, "I Want My Hat Back" to Arlo and Baby Lucy. Both seem skeptical.

Oh! Arlo finally found his sunglasses! Hooray.

And spending some time outside in the garden.

Here he is, modeling his new outfit.

Smile! Family portrait.

And time to go outside and run off some energy!

Well, Lucy will run one day.

That's who she's looking at: her loving big brother!

Pumpkin for dinner! Lucy's getting much better at swallowing!

In fact, she can feed herself now!

Granny made delicious spaghetti for dinner. Bon appetit!

Happy Monday, says Arlo! I mean, Lucy!

Upgrading Arlo's temporary bedroom; this should be more comfortable to read stories on.

Big smile from the big girl!

Oh my goodness. Another new cactus flower!? Granny and Arlo investigate the scene.

Indeed! There it is!

Evening kisses for Lucy!

Everyone has enough evening wind left to call Grandpa. Hi, Grandpa!

It's a special day for Lucy! She gets to try the airplane while Arlo's at school.

And she's enjoying it!!

But today's a special day for Lucy for another reason, too!

Because Lucy turns 6 months old today! Happy birthday, Lucy!

My, how you've filled in your chair over the past 6 months, girl!

Bedtime story and milk with Granny.

Wednesday Wefie with my girl.

Trying carrot for the first time; it's not bad, either! These orange foods are good!

Lucky Arlo got a special present from one of his classmates. A puzzle book!

And Lucy is trying with all her might to sit up.

What strong abs you have, Lucy!

Arlo's cooling off in his pool; he hasn't done this for a while.

And it's dinner time, this evening prepared by Chef Granny!

A delicious leek and potato soup, with fresh bread.

Arlo's enjoying the bread at least.

And Lucy's watching her monkey brother's every move.

Hey! Who's lap am I in, anyway?

Rolling around on the floor together before bed.

Happy Thursday! Bouncy-bouncy-bouncy!

Uh oh, Lucy wonders. Why am I going to pick Arlo up from school?

Here come Mum and Arlo. What's next?

Uh oh. Where are we being taken?

To the doctor! For our 3-year and 6-month check-ups respectively!

This big sack of potatoes weighed in at 8.485 kg.

Waiting patiently for the doctor.

Arlo did so well during his shot; and he stuck around to watch Lucy get hers.

Recovering in the mini-park afterward.

There's nothing a few oreos can't fix!

The mini-park is nice and lush this rainy season.

In a hurry to go home? Nah, not us!

Enjoying the hospital water with a straw. How refined.

Arlo was so good during his vaccine shot that he got a special treat. Yum yum!

The monkey, coloring in his Chirp magazine.

Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site!