2010 in Thailand

2010 in Thailand was the year we travelled a lot. We realized that our time here would be over the following year and so made an effort to see more of the country.  And with a young baby/toddler in tow it’s an effort.

This was was also the year that I lost my dad.  In one of my last conversations with my Dad he reminded me not to take anything or anyone for granted and to always make the most of our opportunities. to always be thankful and that at the end of the day it’s family that matters.

I may never have the chance to live in Thailand again so we did make the most of it.  I’m also so very thankful that my father was able to come and experience a little bit of Thailand with my family.

tomorrow is my last day in my house.  I hope to get the photo’s for 2011 up before my access to my photo’s is shut down.  thanks for coming and taking a look at our journey.

corner view–early

this weeks theme comes from Cole.

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

well today was the day the packers were scheduled and I was up early.  there’s something beautiful about the stillness in the house while the kids are still resting. 

I didn’t think that I’d be emotional at all about leaving but as I sat alone remembering these last 4 years, much has happened and I was a little sad. Thailand will always be close to my heart.

here’s more photo’s from our 3rd year in Thailand.

For more early corner views start with Francesca.

I really am not a list person!

the packers are scheduled to come tomorrow and I don’t think I’m ready.  I wish it was as simple as having them come in, pack up and leave. well I guess it is for them but not for me. 

it’s all about the lists for me  – the inventory lists that I have to have done before they can start anything, and I hate it.

I don’t enjoy this part of the process.  It’s unavoidable and so I try to keep the big picture in mind and why the inventory lists are important.

Anyway on the positive side of writing these lists is that it makes us realize how much stuff we have and we purge/downsize…..a lot!

here’s more shots of year 2 in Thailand.

Happy Tuesday….

Thailand……you’ve been a wonderful host

well this is it (my last week in my house anyway), next week I’ll be living out of my suitcases..

It’s been a wonderful 4 years here in the Land of Smiles.  The Thai’s are such gracious people who have such a beautiful culture and way to them that it’s been easy to call this place home.

I’ve loved every thing about it.  The people, their culture, their way of life.  The shopping and of course the food.  I’m thinking that’s what I’ll miss the most.

And so here is to Thailand.  This week I’ll be sharing photo’s from my stay here..…..hope you enjoy.

I’m not so sure if Sea, Sand and Shells will be an appropriate blog title for my adventures in landlocked Kazakhstan so I’ll be moving too to a new site.  stay tuned!

2007 (October to December)

Thailand……you’ve been a wonderful host

well this is it (my last week in my house anyway), next week I’ll be living out of my suitcases..

It’s been a wonderful 4 years here in the Land of Smiles.  The Thai’s are such gracious people who have such a beautiful culture and way to them that it’s been easy to call this place home.

I’ve loved every thing about it.  The people, their culture, their way of life.  The shopping and of course the food.  I’m thinking that’s what I’ll miss the most.

And so here is to Thailand.  This week I’ll be sharing photo’s from my stay here..…..hope you enjoy.

I’m not so sure if Sea, Sand and Shells will be an appropriate blog title for my adventures in landlocked Kazakhstan so I’ll be moving too to a new site.  stay tuned!

2007 (October to December)

corner view-seeing through the eyes of a child

today’s theme comes from Beth. 

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

even as grown ups there is so much more we learn through the eyes of our kids and sometimes through the things they say.

Tanysha to me: mummy people are just people, it doesn’t matter where we come from or what we look like.

I recall the conversation we had and always remember these words.

For more corner views start with Francesca.

(above photo’s were taken at the King’s mother’s garden in Chiang Rai with paper mache children)

corner view-seeing through the eyes of a child

today’s theme comes from Beth. 

Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme.

even as grown ups there is so much more we learn through the eyes of our kids and sometimes through the things they say.

Tanysha to me: mummy people are just people, it doesn’t matter where we come from or what we look like.

I recall the conversation we had and always remember these words.

For more corner views start with Francesca.

(above photo’s were taken at the King’s mother’s garden in Chiang Rai with paper mache children)