Another highlight of the Robinson's trip was an afternoon we spent at Mahatthai, a community in which our team works. John brought toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss and gave a talk on proper care of your teeth, with his trusty interpreter, Kieow, one of our staff. The kids (and grownups) learned all about good and bad bacteria, and went home armed to care for their teeth!
Of course, the little ones got lots of attention. Everyone found Brennan fascinating with his white skin and red hair.
And Asa got his introduction to motorcycles, which are an everyday part of life in Thailand!
John and Brea enjoying guaythiaw, a Thai standard, at a stand across the street from our office...
This picture is from our sightseeing day downtown, at the Grand Palace. The kids did amazingly well with a car ride, a Sky Train ride, a boat ride on the Chao Praya, and lots of walking. Exhausting but fun, and no one had a meltdown!
Brennan sucking his thumb and holding Emmy's in the car. He called her "Mynie".
Asa, always with his Dog.
And a big treat for the mommies; the dads took the kids home and we were able to have an afternoon of shopping all to ourselves! We love our children, but it was SO good to have a little time to just be together.
Our days are starting early around here. Mostly because our children are jet lagged and we can't wake them in the afternoons. This makes for some productive, if cranky, mornings. This morning would have been more productive if we had not needed to call Poison Control (via Skype, transcontinental) because Asa ate shampoo.
Travelin' Man
Another highlight of the Robinson's trip was an afternoon we spent at Mahatthai, a community in which our team works. John brought toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss and gave a talk on proper care of your teeth, with his trusty interpreter, Kieow, one of our staff. The kids (and grownups) learned all about good and bad bacteria, and went home armed to care for their teeth!
Of course, the little ones got lots of attention. Everyone found Brennan fascinating with his white skin and red hair.
And Asa got his introduction to motorcycles, which are an everyday part of life in Thailand!
John and Brea enjoying guaythiaw, a Thai standard, at a stand across the street from our office...
This picture is from our sightseeing day downtown, at the Grand Palace. The kids did amazingly well with a car ride, a Sky Train ride, a boat ride on the Chao Praya, and lots of walking. Exhausting but fun, and no one had a meltdown!
Brennan sucking his thumb and holding Emmy's in the car. He called her "Mynie".
Asa, always with his Dog.
And a big treat for the mommies; the dads took the kids home and we were able to have an afternoon of shopping all to ourselves! We love our children, but it was SO good to have a little time to just be together.
Our girl has finally overcome her sand aversion and was able to play with abandon. She made a Australian friend named Rex, who had an adorable accent (he introduced himself by coming over and saying, "Excuse me, would the little girl like to play with the little boy?"), and that made the beach all the more fun.
Brea's sunset picture.
This boy enjoyed the sand like most people enjoy chocolate cake. Lots of our time was spent removing his sandy hands from his mouth!
Every single Thai person we met asked if we were sisters. Some asked if we were twins. I guess all foreign women look alike!
And another highlight of the past weeks- we welcomed Adele Grace Henry! This beautiful girl and her beautiful mommy are doing great and we're rejoicing with the Henry family. And as a bonus, I was able to show Brea where Asa Bear was born.