Mandy and Molino’s

I didn’t get much time with Mandy so was super happy she had to come back to Bangkok to get her connecting flight back to Kenya.  We took her and Brad to Molino’s as we had not been in ages and everyone loves Mexican.  I almost forgot just how fabulous it is, just delicious.  It was not much time with Mandy but so great to see her. Nothing like seeing the people that know you best.  

Beginning of Holiday

Friday our half term began. Unfortunately it this year it coincides with Chinese New Year so everything is super expensive.  Therefore, we decided not to leave right away as we normally do and stick around Bangkok for the first few days.  Surprisingly Sebastian wanted to go to dinner at his favourite spot, usually he does not want to leave our pool.  We kicked off the holiday with a nice family dinner at Tony’s.

Cooper and Liam

Mandy was only here for a couple of days before her in Brad headed to Chiang Mai but I was lucky enough to have Cooper and his friend here for a few days before they start their big Thailand adventure.  Cooper's friend Liam had never left North America before and unfortunately had a horrific time getting here.  Air Canada caused several problems which saw him taking a very long route here with some time in South Korea.  But he made it, and what a lovely boy he is.  We took them and Mayra (who is here for two months) to dinner last night before they hit the town.

Dad's 85th Birthday

February 10th would have been my Dad's 85th birthday and if he had not been poisoned by General Electric, he might have been running beside me, or possibly trying to do a new degree.  He would have been doing something amazing for sure.  Sebastian really wanted to make a cake to mark the occasion, so we made one and had a mini celebration.

I miss him loads. Sebastian is often upset he did not meet my parents.  I talk about them all the time, I want him to know them even if he did not get to meet them.

Sunday Poolside Brunch

Sunday we had a poolside brunch for Mandy, Brad and Cooper.  We have not. had a party at the pool in so long.  It was great.  The children had the best time.  We caught up on loads and just had a really nice time.

 

Bosch Charity Run

When 4:30am came around I almost stayed in bed. Mandy and her family stayed till 11pm after Starry Nights and I was tired form the day before.  But I dragged myself out of bed and went to the Bosch Charity Run.  And I won my age group, I could not believe it.  I even got to run through the ribbon, this was amazing!  In the end I was pretty happy I woke up.

I did not feel this happy!

Starry Nights

Sebastian has been extremely excited for this event from pretty much the day after last years Starry Nights.  He just loves it and especially this year as we allowed him to go off with his friends. It is an exhibition of the kids doing cultural dances, and performing songs, gymnastics and so much more.  The parents all set up booths and games from their respective countries and it is overall just a lovely evening.  And even better this year is Mandy flew in from Kenya to make it just in time.