Retreat!

Last weekend, we went on a retreat with our team. It was a special time, as it included both the Thai and farang (foreigners- that's us!) staff. We went to Khao Lak beach, which is a 45- minute drive from Phuket. Kim got a great deal on a really beautiful place, so we were so blessed to be able to spend time all together, away from Bangkok, in a lovely setting. Asa had his first flight at 7 weeks old, and he did great. We were thankful it was only an hour long!

Khao Lak is one of the areas that was hardest hit by the tsunami. It was sobering to stand on the beach and contemplate the disaster that had occurred there. On a lighter note, Irene told me that Emmy had talked to her very seriously about how scary the "salami" that had happened was!

Emmy enjoys a tropical drink...

Hangs out by the pool with Gracyn...

Enjoys the water with two water wings on each arm-
she feels quite secure this way...

And we're not sure what's going on here, but it's pretty funny!

There was a great water slide, and the kids couldn't get enough of it. Out of all the water slide pictures, this on was my favorite, of Paul and PJ having a great time!

Asa is becoming so responsive, smiling and vocalizing...

Asa's first time on the beach. He slept through the whole thing!