2014 Snapshots

Friday, December 31

Friday’s Fave Five # 63

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Well this is it, the last Fave Five for the year.  I know I’ve been away from here for a while but here I am for the last one for the year.

Thanks Susanne for Fave Five.  it’s a good exercise to look for our blessing whether they are big or small in our lives..  I’ve only been that occasional participant to Fave Five but I’ve come across some great people and it’s been fun reading their blogs and counting their blessings too.

This weeks been much fun and it’s hard to pick just five, but I’ll try.  But here they are;

1. Travelling.  Tonight while having dinner with my husband we were talking about the week we just spent in Chiang Rai and we realized that we’ve done quite a bit of travelling this year. – not only in Thailand but to other parts of the world.  I’m grateful that we are able to travel as a family. 

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2.  Cool Weather.  I’m not a cold weather person but this week that we spent in the mountains was wonderful.  I enjoyed having to wear layers for a change!

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3. Rare Opportunity.  Our trip to  Chiang Rai allowed us to visit the long neck tribe people. I must be honest and say that I was excited to be able to make this visit.  I’ve seen a couple of documentaries on these people and have always been fascinated by them and to finally be able to see them, was awesome..  A lot of thoughts have been going through my mind since visiting but I’ll share them in another post.  Otherwise I’m thankful for these opportunities that I have.

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4. Pretty Flowers. I love flowers and what simple joy it brings to my heart.  The King’s mother’s garden was very pretty to see and it just made me happy.

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5.  The holidays.  I enjoy these days when there are no schedules and no plans -  just relaxing and being. I love it.

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Well I hope your last week of the year has been a great one.

For more FFF visit Susanne!

Friday’s Fave Five # 63

fff_winter

Well this is it, the last Fave Five for the year.  I know I’ve been away from here for a while but here I am for the last one for the year.

Thanks Susanne for Fave Five.  it’s a good exercise to look for our blessing whether they are big or small in our lives..  I’ve only been that occasional participant to Fave Five but I’ve come across some great people and it’s been fun reading their blogs and counting their blessings too.

This weeks been much fun and it’s hard to pick just five, but I’ll try.  But here they are;

1. Travelling.  Tonight while having dinner with my husband we were talking about the week we just spent in Chiang Rai and we realized that we’ve done quite a bit of travelling this year. – not only in Thailand but to other parts of the world.  I’m grateful that we are able to travel as a family. 

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2.  Cool Weather.  I’m not a cold weather person but this week that we spent in the mountains was wonderful.  I enjoyed having to wear layers for a change!

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3. Rare Opportunity.  Our trip to  Chiang Rai allowed us to visit the long neck tribe people. I must be honest and say that I was excited to be able to make this visit.  I’ve seen a couple of documentaries on these people and have always been fascinated by them and to finally be able to see them, was awesome..  A lot of thoughts have been going through my mind since visiting but I’ll share them in another post.  Otherwise I’m thankful for these opportunities that I have.

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4. Pretty Flowers. I love flowers and what simple joy it brings to my heart.  The King’s mother’s garden was very pretty to see and it just made me happy.

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5.  The holidays.  I enjoy these days when there are no schedules and no plans -  just relaxing and being. I love it.

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Well I hope your last week of the year has been a great one.

For more FFF visit Susanne!

Thursday, December 30

Chiang Rai

We’re back at home after a couple of days in a much cooler place of Thailand.  Chiang Rai was beautiful and the weather made it that much more enjoyable.  We spent 2 days with a tour guide who showed us many places.  We visited the King’s mother home, The White Temple, the Black Temple (art gallery), some of the Hill Tribe villages, the gates to cross over to Burma, the Mighty Mehkong River, Laos and of course we also enjoyed watching the elephants bathing.  That was probably the highlight for my kids!!

Here are some photos……IMG_0158the view in the evenings from our room..IMG_0109The King’s Mother’s garden – her home in the background. IMG_0230 The White Temple.IMG_0268IMG_0310The Black Temple (art gallery)IMG_0056Hill Tribe villagers.IMG_0025IMG_0015morning fog from our room looking across to Laos.IMG_0128.Elephants bathing.

We don’t have plans for the New Year. It’s just another day, I guess.  Except of course the another opportunity to start over.

Thailand is gearing up to welcome in the New Year. 2554 on the Thai Calendar.  Christmas celebrations are not that exciting here for the Thai’s welcoming in the New Year, there will be many parties going on with fireworks and also releasing of many lanterns.

Chiang Rai

We’re back at home after a couple of days in a much cooler place of Thailand.  Chiang Rai was beautiful and the weather made it that much more enjoyable.  We spent 2 days with a tour guide who showed us many places.  We visited the King’s mother home, The White Temple, the Black Temple (art gallery), some of the Hill Tribe villages, the gates to cross over to Burma, the Mighty Mehkong River, Laos and of course we also enjoyed watching the elephants bathing.  That was probably the highlight for my kids!!

Here are some photos……IMG_0158the view in the evenings from our room..IMG_0109The King’s Mother’s garden – her home in the background. IMG_0230 The White Temple.IMG_0268IMG_0310The Black Temple (art gallery)IMG_0056Hill Tribe villagers.IMG_0025IMG_0015morning fog from our room looking across to Laos.IMG_0128.Elephants bathing.

We don’t have plans for the New Year. It’s just another day, I guess.  Except of course the another opportunity to start over.

Thailand is gearing up to welcome in the New Year. 2554 on the Thai Calendar.  Christmas celebrations are not that exciting here for the Thai’s welcoming in the New Year, there will be many parties going on with fireworks and also releasing of many lanterns.

Sunday, December 26

We’re off to the mountains…

We had a great day yesterday celebrating the birth of Jesus and relaxing,  and of course watching the excitement on my kids faces as they opened their presents. 

We’re  heading to the mountains of Thailand today to spend a couple of days in Chiang Rai.  It’ll definitely be different from the beach.

I’m looking forward to the guided tours – yes we are going to be local tourists!

Happy Boxing Day.

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We’re off to the mountains…

We had a great day yesterday celebrating the birth of Jesus and relaxing,  and of course watching the excitement on my kids faces as they opened their presents. 

We’re  heading to the mountains of Thailand today to spend a couple of days in Chiang Rai.  It’ll definitely be different from the beach.

I’m looking forward to the guided tours – yes we are going to be local tourists!

Happy Boxing Day.

anantara chiang raiimage from here

Saturday, December 25

Merry Christmas

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Wishing you all a very Merry and Wonderful Christmas!

With Love

Merry Christmas

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Wishing you all a very Merry and Wonderful Christmas!

With Love

Friday, December 24

Christmas Eve

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The house is quiet right now.  The kids are watching a movie and falling in and out of sleep and can’t wait for the morning to come when they’ll get to open their presents.

We just got home after spending a couple of days soaking up the sun and sea at another of Thailand’s amazing beaches. we’re a little burnt and tired and so it’s wonderful to be back at home.

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tonight though I wish I were at home with my mum, sisters and brother to spend this Christmas Eve with them.  It’s our first one without Dad.  My heart is a little heavy.  Actually a lot heavy.  I’ve been crying a lot lately these last couple of days.  I’m just missing him very much right now. It’s holidays like this when families are gathering to be together that it’s a little tougher to get through. 

I called home tonight hoping to speak to my mum but couldn’t.  My sister told me that mum knew I was on the phone and was already in tears so I’ll try again tomorrow.

I miss him dearly but he’ll always remain in my heart.

Enjoy your Christmas Eve…..where ever you may be.

Christmas Eve

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The house is quiet right now.  The kids are watching a movie and falling in and out of sleep and can’t wait for the morning to come when they’ll get to open their presents.

We just got home after spending a couple of days soaking up the sun and sea at another of Thailand’s amazing beaches. we’re a little burnt and tired and so it’s wonderful to be back at home.

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tonight though I wish I were at home with my mum, sisters and brother to spend this Christmas Eve with them.  It’s our first one without Dad.  My heart is a little heavy.  Actually a lot heavy.  I’ve been crying a lot lately these last couple of days.  I’m just missing him very much right now. It’s holidays like this when families are gathering to be together that it’s a little tougher to get through. 

I called home tonight hoping to speak to my mum but couldn’t.  My sister told me that mum knew I was on the phone and was already in tears so I’ll try again tomorrow.

I miss him dearly but he’ll always remain in my heart.

Enjoy your Christmas Eve…..where ever you may be.

Tuesday, December 21

Tis the Season to be……..

Busy.

We are still here!

my kids are finally out for the winter break,  and the craziness has finally slowed down.  Trying to get everything done  can really stress you out and make you forget what this season is really all about.

I  love this time of the year but it at the same time it always makes me so aware of how we are never with our big families.  My husband and I come from big families, and I miss being surrounded by my nieces and nephews, and my sisters and brothers but it just doesn’t happen. 

Some year’s we’ve made it possible but most of the times we are on our own.  Making new friends and family.

And so we just make cards and send them and send packages later.

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hope you are having a happy week.

Tis the Season to be……..

Busy.

We are still here!

my kids are finally out for the winter break,  and the craziness has finally slowed down.  Trying to get everything done  can really stress you out and make you forget what this season is really all about.

I  love this time of the year but it at the same time it always makes me so aware of how we are never with our big families.  My husband and I come from big families, and I miss being surrounded by my nieces and nephews, and my sisters and brothers but it just doesn’t happen. 

Some year’s we’ve made it possible but most of the times we are on our own.  Making new friends and family.

And so we just make cards and send them and send packages later.

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hope you are having a happy week.

Monday, December 13

Monday Morning Blues

Woke up to some heavy rain this morning.  It’s unusual for this time of the year, but we’ll take it.  humid, sticky and smoggy is how it’s been the last couple of days so the rain was very welcome.

What’s not so good, is that JJ was up at 4 not because of the rain but because of an ear ache.  I hate it when kids have ear aches or tooth aches – they just seem to be harder to soothe and comfort.

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So it looks like my plans for today need a little tweaking…..

It’s the last week of school before it’s the Christmas break and so there are concerts, class parties,  soccer games and of course getting gifts for their teachers.

Do you do Christmas gifts for your child’s teacher? What kind of stuff do you get?  Do share.

Well it’s another busy week for me. 

wishing you all a lovely week.

Monday Morning Blues

Woke up to some heavy rain this morning.  It’s unusual for this time of the year, but we’ll take it.  humid, sticky and smoggy is how it’s been the last couple of days so the rain was very welcome.

What’s not so good, is that JJ was up at 4 not because of the rain but because of an ear ache.  I hate it when kids have ear aches or tooth aches – they just seem to be harder to soothe and comfort.

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So it looks like my plans for today need a little tweaking…..

It’s the last week of school before it’s the Christmas break and so there are concerts, class parties,  soccer games and of course getting gifts for their teachers.

Do you do Christmas gifts for your child’s teacher? What kind of stuff do you get?  Do share.

Well it’s another busy week for me. 

wishing you all a lovely week.

Wednesday, December 8

Corner View - Improvising

Don’t you think life is a series of improvisations?IMGP3925(drinking bottle thrown into the lake!!)

No matter how much I try (and i do) nothing ever works out as I’ve planned.  Could it be because I have young kids and they have minds of their own? Anyway I find myself often having to change things in the last minute, improvise and go with the flow or just wing it!!

Sometimes it works and well other times I promise myself to plan better or is it…improvise better!!

For more improvising head on over to Theresa’s.

Corner View - Improvising

Don’t you think life is a series of improvisations?IMGP3925(drinking bottle thrown into the lake!!)

No matter how much I try (and i do) nothing ever works out as I’ve planned.  Could it be because I have young kids and they have minds of their own? Anyway I find myself often having to change things in the last minute, improvise and go with the flow or just wing it!!

Sometimes it works and well other times I promise myself to plan better or is it…improvise better!!

For more improvising head on over to Theresa’s.

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