Bangkok Week 771 — Mika's Photos

Back at swimming, Lucy? It must be Friday!

Lucy is waiting patiently for class to start.

And what's this? Dad's taking you swimming today? Oh right, Mum's still in Amsterdam!

Safari Arlo is exited for the weekend at pick-up.

Uh oh! Both of the monkeys are playing in the car now?

Cooling off in the pool -- it's that time of year!

And enjoying another of Dad and Granny's popsicles.

Someone has a pinwheel on his bike now, and is very excited about it.

Almost as tall as Granny!

Mum's home! FInally! What goodies did she bring?

But, there's no time to celebrate. It's off to the doctor for our flu shots... before we catch the actual flu!

Thankfully, they've brought the play equipment back to the waiting room on the well-kids side of the clinic too.

Looks like a reflection in the mirror, right?

Arlo's having his blood pressure taken for the first time, like a big kid.

And as a prize for a good hospital visit: lunch in the car.

Lucy's wondering what all the fuss is about outside in the car.

Lazy Saturday afternoon.

It's a comfortable couch, isn't it Lucy?

Trying to take a side-by-side photo of the matching t-shirts.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, Lucy!

There we go! Cute matching t-shirts from Granny.

Granny made delicious Mac & Cheese for dinner -- yum!

Two monkeys making mischief on Sunday morning.

Lucy seems to like Miffy!

Matching headwear. Pretty?

Not only is today Sunday... but it's Granny's birthday!

Blowing out the candle on Granny's croissant is teamwork.

Building a very elaborate house.

Time for swimming!

Someone is pushing the limits.

Practicing his technique.

Stopping at a jungle -- I mean the veggie store across the street -- on the way home.

Hugs for Miffy!

Taping someone's mouth shut -- what a great idea! Should've thought of this earlier!

And this is a photo of poor Granny trying to have a nap downstairs. First and last time she tries that!

Sharing a t-shirt with my buddy.

An extended cousin came to visit, with her daughter and granddaughter (2 y.o.), who live in Germany now.

The gang.

But wait, Granny -- there's more!

Can't forget the birthday cake.

Blowing out the candles is a family affair!

Yum yum -- oreo blizzard cake.

Lucy approves, too.

Birthday photo with the grandkids -- although we waited too late in the day, and the shadows are ... present.

Middle Eastern for Granny's birthday dinner. Yum!

Monday afternoon doorbusters' special at Big C: buy 1 pack of toilet paper, get 1 boy free!

Help! We've lost Arlo under the shopping.

All tired out.

Granny is helping Chrysanthemum get ready for school on Tuesday morning.

The most flattering wefie around.

Getting ready for Songkran by trying on her shirts. They fit -- barely!

What's this? *Another* delivery of fruit from Trat!

What are those hairy things, Lucy?

Whatever they are, she can't get enough of them.

She knows she's found something good.

It's a race against time to get through this fruit!

And just in the nick of time (actually, a few days too late) -- Granny's birthday gifts are here.

Arlo and Lucy are very eager to open them, too.

Tuesday afternoon treat -- Arlo's friends Marlies and Botho come over to play (literally).

Delicious fruit!

Oh my. It's a sleepy Wednesday morning.

No wait -- the bookworms are just staying in bed to read books. I'll take it.

Arlo's contributing to working through the fruit -- thank you, Arlo.

And full of gas, Arlo drives away in his taxi. Lucy can't believe it.

Looks like a wild morning on the streets of Bangkok!

Taxi has been modified -- now with second row. (It was a bit limiting to have a taxi that was full once the driver sat down.)

Zoom zoom. Hang on, Lucy, seems your taxi driver is a bit crazed!

What are you doing there, Granny?

Oh no, the taxi driver found a real set of wheels at school.

Hey! This cactus is blooming for the first time since we've had it...

Another shot of the cactus. We actually thought it was dying! But here we are.

So many pictures, because it may be another 7+ months until it blooms again!

Granny and a thrilled Lucy.

Uh oh. This photo is definitely of two monkeys up to no good!

Granny and Lucy are attacking Arlo!

soon bedtime for these monkeys. (Arlo just looks like a stretched version of Lucy.)

And the time has come! The beginning of the Songkran fesitivities.

Lucy's not quite sure what she's wearing...

... but is reassured to see her brother's doing the same.

Practice your kicks, Lucy!

Team shot, before Arlo heads off to school.

There it is -- the ham smile I've been waiting for.

It's the penultimate day of class for the term, and so they're celebrating Songkran early.

Arlo seems to remember from last year.

Enjoying himself in the specially-decorated sand.

And enjoying the splashing with his friends.

Back at home, Granny and Lucy are wondering how to spend this public holiday.

I know! Let's take a trip...

... to everyone's favorite store, Decathlon!

Lucy is enjoying this inflatable pool.

Surf's up, Lucy. Enjoy the summer!

Arlo is very proud of the flower garland he made at school. Happy Songkran!

Putting it on Granny's wrist.

If that weren't enough, Lucy has a make-up lesson at 2pm.

Lucy's wondering what the heck she's doing here, and who are these kids.

Still in a bit of shock...

... and not in any hurry to crawl across the mat.

We end this week with a serenade by our budding pianist. See you next week!