Bangkok Week 746 — Mika's Photos

This week, we learned sad news about Auntie Erika, so Granny had to return to Toronto early; and Mum followed later in the week. But as a silver lining, Puu and Yaa came to visit, and Mum got to see Great Grandma Karin for the first time in 3 years.

Arlo was home from school all week for his mid-term break, and Mum celebrated her 3Nth birthday with a rich homemade chocolate cake before Granny left.

Happy Friday, everyone!

Lucy the PIlot is looking spiffy, and matching her plane this morning.

Wefie with Mum. Did you know that Friday in latin actually means, "Day of stripes"?

Big smile! Someone enjoys standing more than sitting.

Learning to operate Dad's Apple Watch.

Who wore it better? I think we know who fills it out more.

Arlo's getting the evening entertainment set up.

And here we are, seating and all.

Looks like Lucy's putting on quite the show!

Oh my! Dad's being attacked.

Saturday morning outing -- can you guess where?

That's right -- the park!

Arlo's really getting good on his bike now. Zoom zoom!

He can even maneuver the ramps in the skate park (slowly).

And a good long play in the playground.

Arlo enjoys the seesaw.

Faster, Mum! Faster!

Whoever said slides are for sliding down?

Granny's diligently helping to make sure Lucy doesn't wander off.

Getting ready to slide down. Arlo's built up his confidence.

And here we are, sneakers and pajama top and all!

Riding the jet ski...

... and stopping for a soda break.

Arlo's recently discovered that he can go down slides head-first, too.

Doing a dance inside the jungle gym.

And having a short rest. That was a high-energy dance!

The swings: a piece of the playground that Lucy can enjoy, too!

Wait. Arlo wants to swing, too!

Riding the swing on Mum's lap is much more fun (and safe) than doing it alone.

Coming down the biggest slide face-first -- good idea!

And on the way home, stopping at the hospital, just to make sure Lucy's phlegmy chest is okay.

Meanwhile, Arlo "rests" with Granny. (This is a deceptive photo. I think I captured the only 10-second blip where he was lying down.)

Well, that was certainly an exhausting (and long) morning!

Everyone naps all afternoon!

Suddenly, Lucy wonders where the day has gone!

K. Wan knows how to entertain -- even though it's not part of her job description.

Bedtime stories (i.e. soggy Chirp magazine) with Granny tonight.

Dad's taking our big swimmer to swimming this week. Good luck!

Trying on a new outfit -- a birthday gift -- from Chris. Arlo's here to help!

Trying on Mum's glasses. What an academic.

Let's hope he doesn't need glasses of his own anytime soon!

It's the gripping tale of Brown Bear! How's it going to end?

Lucy's first foray into the great world of stacking cups!

She's figured them out quickly!

Arlo wants to play, too.

Dancing around his telescope tower. Can you guess what happens next?

Birthday photo with my babies!

I mean, my monkies!

What's going on? What's all this about, asks Lucy.

It's cake time! Lucy enjoys the music. Mum's only turning 3.

Blowing out the candles. What are Mum and Arlo doing, Lucy?

This rich chocolate cake was a labor of love from Granny.

Arlo likes it. Well, he likes the sweet frosting left over from his own birthday cake!

Thank you for the cake, Granny!

Granny's leaving early tomorrow; so here's a last photo with her grandkids for now.

Loving Arlo is giving his sister a bum hug.

Who's that back there, she wonders?

Nom nom nom. Tasty toes!

One final game of peek-a-boo with Granny for now.

This year's birthday dinner is delicious vegan sushi (and an assortment of other things), Granny's treat.

And off goes Granny, back to Toronto. See you soon, Granny!

Uh oh! Look what happened in the heavy storm last night!

Arlo goes out to inspect.

Afternoon visit to the doctor: Arlo for his second rabies vaccine (and let's throw a chicken pox in there too), and Lucy for a follow-up on her phlegmy cough.