Bangkok Week 805

November 30, 2023

Tis officially the holiday season! This week, we put up the tree; celebrate Loy Krathong (which is quite late this year); enjoy a visit with friends; and just get into the holiday spirit! 🎄

Welcome back! It's Friday, and Lucy is continuing to hone her kicks.

The ring is Lucy's favorite toy now, and she tries to hold onto it for the entire lesson.

In she goes, with spectacular form!

The cactus is in bloom again. Catch it before it goes!

We reassembled the play pen to take photos and sell it, but Lucy's enjoying it like new again.

She's also discovered the balancing cactus toy, and is quite good at it!

Enjoying breakfast in their "hedgehog house" the next morning.

It's November 25th, so you know what that means! It's time to bring out the tree!

It's Lucy's first year really absorbing what's going on... and she's wondering what that tree is doing in her living room!

The conductor.

And it's up!

Then, P'It and P'At -- in town from Khon Kaen -- stopped by just in time to put the finishing touches on the tree, and join us for lunch.

Lucy's supervising the boys.

Learning piano from P'It.

Milk race!

Memorializing this visit with a class tree photo.

Evening hugs.

Another Sunday morning trip to the park.

Lucy could easily monopolize a swing for her entire stay.

No qualms swinging with the big kids.

Arlo's here to practice his volleyball skills today.

Milk break!

Why play in the tunnel when you can play on it?

Building her confidence on the unfamiliar jungle gym.

Here I am!

Enjoying his weekly dose of "Our Planet".

Quick stop at the new house; Arlo's first time seeing his new bed assembled.

Cabinet is in under Arlo's sink.

And the back yard has been painted.

Wondering where the floors are.

Arlo insisted on some basketball before heading home.

Happy Loy Krathong!

Lucy's owning this outfit.

Lots of exciting Loy Krathong activities going on at school.

Making Som Tum with Kru Kul (the Thai teacher).

Very impressed by a wind-up toy.

Riding a traditional horse.

And finally making his own Krathong.

Group shot.

With his buddy, Martin.

Bravely standing right in the middle of the dance circle!

Lucy enjoyed Loy Krathong activities at playgroup today, too.

Big day at the new house! The scaffolding is up to patch the cracks and paint the front...

... and the fiberoptic cable is being run to the house, too. We now have internet!

Enjoying some evening snacks and a laugh.

Sizing up the opportunity...

... and making her move!

Lucy, you look cute in pigtails! Leave them in!

Making a spiral pattern as he puts the beads away.

Looking good in floral shades, Arlo!

Eating cereal is very serious business.

Sporting a sparkly skirt from Marlies.

Lucy's bathroom's cabinets are going in...

... and the master bath will be next.

Fixing the paint inside the driveway.

Ice cream is also serious business.

This pretty much sums things up.

Cute hair, Lucy. Now keep it like that!

The countdown to Christmas is finally on!

25 more sleeps (and 2 additional Christmas trees...)

Staged hug...

And good night kiss.

Lucy's new favorite plaything.

See you next week!