Bangkok Week 889 — Mika's Photos

It’s our last week before we head over the Pacific for the big T.O. But that doesn’t mean it’s a restful one! Arlo has his first piano recital; both kids have long-overdue haircuts; Arlo attends a few days of sports camp at St Andrews; and we have lots of last-minute visits and playdates while friends are in town.

Attacking his breakfast milo balls.

First professional haircut since the Christmas holidays!

Looking tidier than Mum could do!

Friday outing: ice cream from around the corner.

Enjoying their cocoon.

At the court for some basketball practice.

Not sure where they learned this spiderman skill.

Their bouncing skills are improving.

Showing off his tricks.

This one knows how to pose for the camera.

See?

Saturday morning swim with Dad today.

This one looks like Wat Arun.

The playground (in its entirety) is for monkeys.

Getting comfortable on the monkey bars.

And time for a late afternoon swim.

(Waiting patiently while the pool cleaners finish up. I'm not convinced that Saturday afternoon is the best time for them to come...)

Riding her magic broomstick.

Arlo's favorite bedtime game: car store.

Sunday surprise: donuts for breakfast!

A quick stop at Makro...

... before Arlo's piano recital. Moo Deng came too!

Showing Lucy what happens before Piano class starts.

The audience is waiting with anticipation.

Especially this one!

Here come the students, marching to everyone's favorite Parade song.

First was the singing (Arlo deliberately chose an easy Solfege...)

And then the playing. Arlo played two pieces, one of which was not actually part of the class's repertoire.

And finally some singing and dancing altogther.

The proud little students after their first recital.

Our next project: lychee seeds. Let's see what, if anything, happens.

Trying on his new uniform, before sports camp tomorrow.

Late evening journaling before bed.

Having a good breakfast before sports camp.

And then off to school.

We have to walk the long way, because the side gate isn't open during the summer.

Taking in the large gymnasium.

Some professional photos that the sports camp took and shared later.

Arlo said he enjoyed the tennis.

Meanwhile, back at home, it's unfortunately the annual lopping down of our beautiful trees.

Thankfully, we know they'll grow back quickly. But it's a sore sight until then.

Before and after.

2pm: pickup from camp at the hight of the heat.

Special ice cream treat from the cafe just outside school.

Chomping on ice.

Lucy and her favorite shoes (which she's never actually worn out).

Time for Arlo's annual heart checkup.

The technology always astounds me.

Posing with what's left of our papaya farm.

Special afternoon visitor!

The stomp rocket works really well now that there are no trees left...

Trying on Mum's funny glasses.

Piggy back - with assistance.

Lucy made a "snake" with the straws and the fridge doors.

Our last full day in Bangkok: heading to Sports Camp for a second time.

Enjoying the special tiny birthday cake for somebody somewhere from T. Selly.

Auntie Noi, from Australia, and her family came for a late-afternoon visit. We haven't seen them since Arlo was 3 weeks old.

Hope it's not another 5 years!

Lucy took a stomp rocket straight to the eye. Showing off the potential bruise.

Standing with our accidental pong pong tree (made famous by White Lotus Season 3). Let's see how tall it is when we get back!

Will any of these little buds turn into fruit?

Documenting our Papaya corner to see the change while we're away.

Excited and ready to go!

See you on the other side of the ocean!