2014 Snapshots

Thursday, May 13

Only memories now. Good Bye Dad, Bamahuta.

DSCF4853 I  remember so clearly the stories my grandmother used to tell me and my sisters about my father,  and his love for the ocean.  How he would run away from school and follow his Dad to the sea begging him to go fishing with him instead of sitting in a classroom.

He loved to go fishing and he loved taking us with him.

tonight my heart’s heavy because Dad lost his battle to cancer this afternoon.   I’m sad, really sad  but I know in my heart that he’s  passed onto a place where there’s no more pain and no more suffering.  only joy,  peace and happiness…… and maybe fishing to his hearts content!

I love you Dad.

You will always live in my heart,  so although you’re gone in the flesh your memories will live on. 

R.I.P.

DSC04286joshua’s first (and last) Christmas with Dad.

I’m flying home this weekend.  I don’t know how long I’ll be away.

Only memories now. Good Bye Dad, Bamahuta.

DSCF4853 I  remember so clearly the stories my grandmother used to tell me and my sisters about my father,  and his love for the ocean.  How he would run away from school and follow his Dad to the sea begging him to go fishing with him instead of sitting in a classroom.

He loved to go fishing and he loved taking us with him.

tonight my heart’s heavy because Dad lost his battle to cancer this afternoon.   I’m sad, really sad  but I know in my heart that he’s  passed onto a place where there’s no more pain and no more suffering.  only joy,  peace and happiness…… and maybe fishing to his hearts content!

I love you Dad.

You will always live in my heart,  so although you’re gone in the flesh your memories will live on. 

R.I.P.

DSC04286joshua’s first (and last) Christmas with Dad.

I’m flying home this weekend.  I don’t know how long I’ll be away.

Wednesday, May 12

Corner View Statues

This weeks theme is statues and fountains.  Don’t have any fountain pictures but I do have many statues.

Buddha Statues.

They say to have a Buddhist statue at home or workplace or any other institution of public area, is significant. It’s considered to bring in good vibes. The statue inspires  human beings to achieve peace, happiness and self realization.

And who doesn’t want peace, happiness and self realization?

this is my little buddha that I bought sometime ago.  DSCF9230

Here are some photo’s of  the many Buddha statues that I’ve seen at some important landmarks and temples here in Thailand. DSCF3104DSCF5536DSCF3076There are also ones that will be restored (I kind of like them like this-so much history about them).DSCF5535

But this one has been the most interesting one……..so far.DSCF1484

I’m not a practicing Buddhist but I have friends who are.  And I’m always inspired by their desire to be kind to all living things, practice generosity,  and to keep their minds clear.  And these statues inspire them to develop their  inner qualities and work for happiness. 

There is so much more to learn in this world.

Thanks Joyce for doing Corner View while Jane’s been away. You have been a great host.!

For more statues and fountains visit Joyce’s sidebar.

Corner View Statues

This weeks theme is statues and fountains.  Don’t have any fountain pictures but I do have many statues.

Buddha Statues.

They say to have a Buddhist statue at home or workplace or any other institution of public area, is significant. It’s considered to bring in good vibes. The statue inspires  human beings to achieve peace, happiness and self realization.

And who doesn’t want peace, happiness and self realization?

this is my little buddha that I bought sometime ago.  DSCF9230

Here are some photo’s of  the many Buddha statues that I’ve seen at some important landmarks and temples here in Thailand. DSCF3104DSCF5536DSCF3076There are also ones that will be restored (I kind of like them like this-so much history about them).DSCF5535

But this one has been the most interesting one……..so far.DSCF1484

I’m not a practicing Buddhist but I have friends who are.  And I’m always inspired by their desire to be kind to all living things, practice generosity,  and to keep their minds clear.  And these statues inspire them to develop their  inner qualities and work for happiness. 

There is so much more to learn in this world.

Thanks Joyce for doing Corner View while Jane’s been away. You have been a great host.!

For more statues and fountains visit Joyce’s sidebar.

Sunday, May 9

One Night in Bangkok

Last night we spent the night in downtown Bangkok!!

We live about 20 minutes (without traffic that is !) just outside of Bangkok, but last night we packed our bags and headed downtown for the Father/Daughter Dance.

IMG_0140We heard that it was a lot of fun.

Next year I’m sure Tanysha will want to dress up like her sister did and join in at the dance.  IMG_0135

p.s. Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mother’s out there.  I hope you had a lovely day with those that love you.

One Night in Bangkok

Last night we spent the night in downtown Bangkok!!

We live about 20 minutes (without traffic that is !) just outside of Bangkok, but last night we packed our bags and headed downtown for the Father/Daughter Dance.

IMG_0140We heard that it was a lot of fun.

Next year I’m sure Tanysha will want to dress up like her sister did and join in at the dance.  IMG_0135

p.s. Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mother’s out there.  I hope you had a lovely day with those that love you.

Friday, May 7

Friday’s Fave Five # 50

FFF spring Wow this is FFF # 50 for me!!!  And it’s Hard to believe.

Thanks Susanne for hosting Fave Five.  It’s good practice to look at the good things in our life.  If you are wondering what Fave Five is click here for details.

1.  Catching a movie. Hubby and I were able to watch a  movie during the week.  I can’t remember the last time we went without kids.  It was great. We watched Ironman 2.   I enjoyed the movie but I enjoyed the time with my husband more.

2. Watching Renee participate in the Tryathalon .  I was so proud of her that she completed the course.  That she pushed herself to finish strong.  Well done Renee.

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3.  this tree.  When I wake up every morning this is what I see when I open my curtains.  I love the red – it makes me happy.   IMG_0016 

4.  Joshua.  I’ve been thinking about enrolling him at the Early Learning Centre here for 2 days a week.  I’d like him to interact with some other children and then do some structured stuff.  All for stimulation.  But right now I love having him at home.

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5.   Thailand.  After living here for nearly 3 years,  I love this place.  I really do and everyday I’m grateful for the opportunity that we have to be able to live here.

DSCF3741floating market. 

thanks again Susanne.  You are a great host.

Happy Weekend Everyone.

Friday’s Fave Five # 50

FFF spring Wow this is FFF # 50 for me!!!  And it’s Hard to believe.

Thanks Susanne for hosting Fave Five.  It’s good practice to look at the good things in our life.  If you are wondering what Fave Five is click here for details.

1.  Catching a movie. Hubby and I were able to watch a  movie during the week.  I can’t remember the last time we went without kids.  It was great. We watched Ironman 2.   I enjoyed the movie but I enjoyed the time with my husband more.

2. Watching Renee participate in the Tryathalon .  I was so proud of her that she completed the course.  That she pushed herself to finish strong.  Well done Renee.

IMG_0045IMG_0062IMG_0072

3.  this tree.  When I wake up every morning this is what I see when I open my curtains.  I love the red – it makes me happy.   IMG_0016 

4.  Joshua.  I’ve been thinking about enrolling him at the Early Learning Centre here for 2 days a week.  I’d like him to interact with some other children and then do some structured stuff.  All for stimulation.  But right now I love having him at home.

IMG_0397

5.   Thailand.  After living here for nearly 3 years,  I love this place.  I really do and everyday I’m grateful for the opportunity that we have to be able to live here.

DSCF3741floating market. 

thanks again Susanne.  You are a great host.

Happy Weekend Everyone.

Thursday, May 6

Late Corner View – Gardens.

DSCF8766 I don’t have much of a garden.  But it’s green outside and very low maintenance.DSCF8756 I have coconut trees though and enjoy the fresh coconut juice.

For more garden views visit Joyce at A Perfect Beginning.  Thanks Joyce for doing Corner View.

Late Corner View – Gardens.

DSCF8766 I don’t have much of a garden.  But it’s green outside and very low maintenance.DSCF8756 I have coconut trees though and enjoy the fresh coconut juice.

For more garden views visit Joyce at A Perfect Beginning.  Thanks Joyce for doing Corner View.

Wednesday, May 5

TRY athlon……

It’s a public holiday today (Coronation Day) and some awesome parents with some great sponsors organized a tryathlon for the kids.

No that is not a spelling error.  It was named the Colgate Kids Tryathlon for a reason.  it’s all about trying isn’t it, and doing your individual best.  Only Renee is participating this year, Tanysha isn’t confident with a 2 wheel bike yet but she’s definitely eager to sign up for next year. 

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Renee’s course is a 150 meter swim, a  4.5 km bike ride and a 1.2 km run.

There are over 100 kids participating and I am 1 of over 100 parents volunteering and I thinks it’s going to be awesome!

I hope I remember to take some photo’s!

Happy Wednesday everyone.

p.s. I’ll be back for Corner View later….

TRY athlon……

It’s a public holiday today (Coronation Day) and some awesome parents with some great sponsors organized a tryathlon for the kids.

No that is not a spelling error.  It was named the Colgate Kids Tryathlon for a reason.  it’s all about trying isn’t it, and doing your individual best.  Only Renee is participating this year, Tanysha isn’t confident with a 2 wheel bike yet but she’s definitely eager to sign up for next year. 

DSCF7541

Renee’s course is a 150 meter swim, a  4.5 km bike ride and a 1.2 km run.

There are over 100 kids participating and I am 1 of over 100 parents volunteering and I thinks it’s going to be awesome!

I hope I remember to take some photo’s!

Happy Wednesday everyone.

p.s. I’ll be back for Corner View later….

Tuesday, May 4

Rejuvenated

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I love stepping away from routines and schedules and just going with the flow.

We had fun on our quick getaway and now I feel rejuvenated. I’m a little burnt and tired from the sun.  But inside I feel great.

I have to confess though it’s stressful to travel with young kids because you just never know what’s going to happen – no matter how much you prepare!  JJ was over excited on our way to Koh Samui but on the way back he slept through the whole trip – which was awesome!!

And tomorrow there’s a public holiday!!  I have noticed that Thailand has a lot of national holidays.

Rejuvenated

DSCF7698IMG_0928IMG_1374

I love stepping away from routines and schedules and just going with the flow.

We had fun on our quick getaway and now I feel rejuvenated. I’m a little burnt and tired from the sun.  But inside I feel great.

I have to confess though it’s stressful to travel with young kids because you just never know what’s going to happen – no matter how much you prepare!  JJ was over excited on our way to Koh Samui but on the way back he slept through the whole trip – which was awesome!!

And tomorrow there’s a public holiday!!  I have noticed that Thailand has a lot of national holidays.

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