Bangkok Week 757

December 26, 2022

What a busy few days! We enjoyed a nice outing at the park on Christmas Eve; had an exceptionally long and tiring Christmas Day; and then went ice skating on Boxing Day!

The photos from our 4-day trip to the beach in Rayong will follow in a dedicated album to follow shortly.

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄❄️

Hooray! It's Friday!

And Lucy's all dolled up in her Jacadi dress and matching bow.

Arlo wastes no time helping Grandpa with his advent calendar...

... and then his own. Only 1 door left after today!

Looking through his Learning Journey with Grandpa.

Excitedly sharing about the time he helped wash the school's Tuk Tuk.

A short grocery trip to Big C was all the more exciting because of this big-suspension pick-up truck we walked past!

Just picking up some groceries with Granny and Grandpa.

Back at home, Lucy is really practicing her free-standing.

Sharing more of Grandpa's birthday cake.

Wow! Says Lucy. That's cold ice cream!

And there's not a drop left on Arlo's plate, either.

Lucy's ready for a late-afternoon walk.

Everyone resting their legs at "the donut shop".

Having a good laugh over dinner.

Big brother Arlo, you're so funny!

It's Christmas Eve, and Lucy is on morning Granny watch!

Handsome but sleepy little boy, posing for some morning photos.

Smile!

Oh my! It's finally time to open the huge Door 24!

And look, it's a cute little baby inside.

Enjoying Thai donuts for breakfast.

And so is Lucy! (But not for long...)

Breakfast, second course: cracking his own egg.

Lucy's just standing around, looking cute.

Wefie!

Oh my! We almost forgot! The 24-door on the chocolate advent calendar. A teddy!

Aww. Lucky Arlo and Lucy got (cute) gifts from K. Wan. Thank you!

Doing a puzzle with Grandpa.

Wait, no. It's more like, watching Grandpa do Arlo's puzzle.

Help. She's fallen and she can't get up!

Off to the park for a late-morning stroll.

Arlo is scootering for the first time in a while.

And climbing up the jungle gym.

Good job getting so high, Arlo!

Sheltering inside the dome.

Expending some energy in a game of tag with Dad.

Meanwhile, someone left Granny in charge of Lucy.

Trying on her brother's helmet for size.

Help! Help! Everything is dark!

And post-park lunch at Veganerie.

Lucky Arlo has a giant (and very photogenic) acai smoothie bowl.

(Vegan cashew) cheese!

Everyone's vying for Grandpa's attention.

And for Christmas Eve, Arlo gets to open one present! (He's asked for Granny's help.)

Is it more trucks?

It is! But you have to assemble them yourself, Arlo! Good luck!

Arlo wastes no time figuring out the screw driver...

... and soon, he's built himself a road roller!

Lucy's wondering what all the commotion is about.

Reading her new book, "Today is Monday", with Granny.

It's a really exciting book!

And Christmas Eve dinner -- traditional pizza feast!

Looks like Santa's visited Ekkamai.

And he definitely hasn't come empty-handed.

Oh my! Looks like lots of exciting surprises for Arlo when he wakes up!

Merry Christmas! Oh my! Look at what's under the tree!

Looks like Santa was busy last night!

Checking out the swanky bike that Santa brought.

And giving a kiss to the new puppet.

Oh my! The chocolate haul from the stockings alone is enough for one Christmas!

Hurling herself over her new bike (inherited from Arlo) to check out Arlo's chocolates.

And it's a Christmas of socks for Dad!

Look! Arlo got a Mini in his stocking!

Checking out Dad's snazzy new shirt.

And -- oh my -- Santa brought the monster truck that Arlo's been eyeing in the hospital bookstore!

Stopping to read one of his new books with Granny.

Lucy's trying out her new bike.

What a mischievous grin!

Looking at Granny and Grandpa's new Christmas ornament.

Concentrating really hard on the new marble run from Great Aunt Chris.

And here it is! The marble run in action!

Reading another of Arlo's new books; you can guess why he was given this one!

It's all too much, and it's only 10am.

Taking his new bike for a spin...

... to the donut shop!

Waiting patiently for the donuts to be prepared.

And here they are! What a great Christmas treat!

Back at home, Lucy enjoys her new carton of eggs, and Granny and Grandpa open one last gift.

Modeling her Christmas dress and munching on an egg.

This new helicopter from Santa is great for biting, too.

Another book break. So many new books for Christmas!

A father and son Christmas.

Trying to get the kids lined up for a Christmas photo.

Well, at least we can make faces in a coordinated way.

Arlo's gearing up to be the Class Clown!

Christmas Wefie with m'Lucy.

And Christmas wefie with both of the kiddos.

A quick visit from Auntie Ratt; meeting her finally after all these years!

Lucy posing like a doll with her new balls.

Late afternoon Christmas day walk around the block...

... and traditional sushi dinner!

Lucy may not be eating the sushi, but she's enjoying herself nonetheless.

Happy Boxing Day! Arlo's trying the new puzzle from Great Aunt Chris.

And Lucy is practicing her standing.

Amusing herself with her standing abilities.

Looking through his new magnetic construction site with Grandpa.

And working in Mum's office, as one does on Boxing Day.

Time for another ice skating attempt! This time, with Grandpa as well.

Arlo's getting better...

... and we made it around the huge rink a couple of times this time.

He even skated without support a couple of times.

Time to get these skates off!

Bonus! We got to see the ice resurfacing, too!

All eyes on the Zamboni!

Checking out the upstairs before heading out.

Warming up next to the fire place after the chilly skate.

Back at home, Lucy is enjoying Boxing Day.

Studying all her new balls with Granny.

And last-but-not-least: the twin cactus paddles that are growing on the balcony. Stay tuned for progress reports!