Bangkok Week 798

October 12, 2023

Lucy’s battling another cold this week (but thankfully, with no fever whatsoever). Arlo celebrates his friend Sally’s 4th birthday; we all enjoy a morning at the park; and Arlo, Lucy and Dad spoil Mum for her birthday in more ways than one 🍩🎂. Thank you, everyone!

It's a drizzly Friday morning.

Lucy's having fun with their new target-throwing game.

Last day of school for the week...

...and then off on a special adventure with Dad!

To Dasa Book!

Coming home by BTS+Taxi combo.

Annual family photos for Mum's visa.

This picture is not half bad!

Lucy monster!

Lucy's been working on her arm strength; this is why she's so good at climbing.

Yup, very soon there will be no room left in the bed for Lucy herself.

Lucy's feeling under-the-weather, so she's staying home today...

... while Arlo & Mum head to Sally's birthday party.

Their condo has some fun, old-school playground equipment on the ground floor.

Sally chose the theme: Unicorn Tea Party!

The kids decorated their own mini-cupcakes...

... and drank giant cups of tea (pink lemonade).

Playing some dancing games.

Trying to get a photo line-up.

Photo courtesy of Arlo.

Happy 4th birthday, Sally!

Meanwhile, Lucy and Dad are finding ways to entertain themselves.

Lucy couldn't make it to the party, but Sally kindly sent a goody bag home for her anyway.

It was a busy day for Arlo: right home from the party, and a prompt turn-around to swimming.

Working on his dives.

They've refinished the roof at the new house.

And the glass panels along the stairs are done.

And the floors have been polished, just need to wait for them to set.

Checking out the land rover parked in front of the donut shop.

Back at Benjasiri Park on Sunday morning: they're getting ready for IKEA to open on December 1st!

Watching a basketball game.

Lucy has figured out how to swing on her own, on the big kids' swings!

She kept going until I stopped her.

Milk break!

Escorting his sister back to the picnic area.

And a late-afternoon shopping trip to Tops.

4.5-lb bags of Kirkland chocolate chips on sale (and later, reduced even further).

Waiting patiently outside while Dad and Arlo pay.

Watching dog videos on youtube, while having her diaper changed. It's the only way!

Face full of diaper cream, thanks to someone.

What a nice birthday surprise! Tims for breakfast!

Someone couldn't wait to dive right in.

A great way to start the day, as far as Arlo is concerned.

Talking to Granny & Grandpa.

Looking through my beautiful birthday present: a customized wall calendar with a roundup of the best photos from the past 12 months.

Thank you, Arlo, Lucy & Dad!

Arlo's school week is off to a good start, on the new swing.

In case you're wondering, that's the donut receipt that he's wearing still.

Not just donuts, but a blizzard cake too! Today really is my lucky day!

Correction: it's Lucy's lucky day.

Lucy really likes the color-changing lamp in Arlo's room.

The next morning, getting an up-close look at the photos in the birthday calendar.

Scrutinizing every photo.

At long last, getting our permanent plate! No longer a new car.

Lucy, attempting to clip her own fingernails.

Proudly showing off the collar he made for Clifford from his Chirp Magazine.

It's a stormy Wednesxay morning, so Arlo's heading in by car!

Looks like someone's got a pimple on his eyelid.

Jumping high at school!

Flips for Lucy.

And all the faces. Good night, and see you next week!