This past Friday, Kayleigh and Zeb went to Toys "R" Us to pick our a toy of their choosing for their birthdays, up to a certain monetary limit. Kayleigh of course chose a piano keyboard. Pink. Complete with microphone for performances. Zeb wanted to play with it so bad, he used his feet to get in on the action.

A Dairy Queen Afternoon

Zeb v. Ice Cream
Winner = Ice Cream
Loser = Parents

Today we took Aubie and Frankie and the kids to DQ for a quick and tasty ice cream treat. As you can see by the pictures, it was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids.

The Goodbyes Have Started

I have been dreading the month of June for quite sometime. This is the month I have to say goodbye to two of my very close friends here in East Asia. Erin Ashley is moving to America and Laura is going home for furlough for 6 months and then when she returns will move to a different city. Last night we had a farewell party for Erin Ashley and Andy. We showed a slide show of their past 7 years here and presented them with a scrapbook. We also took some time to pray for them and their future plans. I am going to miss her dearly. I don't know life here without her. Erin Ashley made East Asia fun and survivable my first year here. I am trusting the Lord that one day our paths will cross again.

Dance Revolution

As you can see, Kayleigh and Zeb love to break it down once in a while. Kayleigh does this one dance where she looks like she is in a trance. I hope not!

My Sweet Zeb is 18 months!

My sweet Zeb is 18 months and has been for a while but I am just now getting around to writing this post. He will be 19 months on Sunday. I just love this age. He is so sweet and fun and brings so much joy to my day. He is learning new things everyday. One day about a week or so ago he woke up and started trying to repeat words that we say. He even has a certain "language" he uses when he tries to speak like the locals. It is so funny! He loves to laugh when we are laughing even if he has no idea what we are laughing about. He just wants to join in on the fun. At the same time, he loves to cuddle and is very affectionate. When I ask him to say I love you he just gives me a kiss. He is all boy in so many ways. Zeb, this post is for you little man. I love you so much!

Zeb's Helmet Graduation Party

Here is a little video during Zeb's Helmet Graduation Party. Hope you enjoy it!

Playing with Zeb

Zeb and Kayleigh playing on the carpet together. Zeb getting a little frustrated. Kayleigh enjoying the camera.

Kunming Airport Fun

Kayleigh and Daddy went to the airport today to watch the airplanes land. There is a good spot to watch the planes as they are quite close to landing. I posted a little video below for your viewing pleasure.

Thailand Trip Day 5

We tried to go to the airport museum this day but we could not get a hold of the manager to allow us access to the museum. The museum is located on the air force base in Chiang Mai and we need special permission to enter to see the old airplanes. So, after a valiant try, we decided the kids would like to play at the park down the street where we were staying. Below are the pictures from that time and the experience they had was exciting.

Kayleigh enjoying her favorite past time. We believe she would swing an entire 24 hours straight if we let her.

Zeb thoroughly enjoying the Thailand weather. It was about mid-70s while we where there during the day. Zeb also hates wearing socks, so it was perfect for him.

There was this cool little swing that could hold about 6 kids at a time and it resembled a bus or a train. Zeb wanted to participate with the big kids and he had a blast just looking at them from behind.

Zeb with his 2 front bottom teeth.

Kayleigh strutting around in a tree house.

Prepping for the pool! After everyone gets greased up, we're off!

Zeb is not sure what to think of the ice cold water he is playing in. Part of him wants to jump in and kick his little legs until he gets tired and part of him is saying "no way am I getting into that!"

Thailand Trip Day 4 part 2

Part 2 of day 4 in the Thailand Chronicles starts out with us going to the mall for shopping, food, and a little fun. As you can see below, the balls are Kayleigh's favorite place to go and have fun. Bright and Zion also had their share of laughs and fun. This whole place has slides, a ball pit, balloon room, and a moon walk. You pay $1 and you can stay for an hour. The dads had a lot of fun chucking balls at each other while the kids played. We were all exhausted after a big day at the mall. To this day we are still recovering from our Thailand trip!

Kayleigh having the time of her life.

Climbing up to go down the slide again.

In the balloon pit.

Someone stepped on her toe in the Moon Walk.

Zeb the Bee

Zeb trying on the Bee outfit.

Zeb in the Tub

Here is a little video of Zeb in the tub going crazy!

Home Sweet Home

This past weekend we went to a nearby city. We had a great time with all of our friends especially the ones we don't get to see very often. We spent 3 nights in a hotel which can be very trying with little ones but it was a good time. I was so ready to get home on Monday night because I was so tired. We had to ride a bus and then get on a plane to get home. When we got on the bus to leave Kayleigh looked at me and said "Momma no home!" You think Kayleigh is going to be as social as her momma?! She didn't want to go home because she was having too much fun. However, her parents had had enough fun for one weekend. Below are some great pictures from the weekend.



Kayleigh and her good friends Julianna and Bright are playing with the jump rope.

Kayleigh decided to take a break for a snack.

Zeb just hanging out with the others.

John and one of his good friends Big D.

This is one of my good friends Shannon.

Dress in the rain

During the rainy season we have a lot of time indoors, so Kayleigh decided the other day that she wanted to dress up in her princess dress that was given to her by her Gran-D and Gran-Me. The pictures below show her getting tired of wearing the dress. I was lucky to get a few shots in before it came completely off.

Bundle of love

Kayleigh is starting to tell us to bundle her up in blankets and in pillows. She loves to roll around and jump into soft things like our couch in the living room and our bed spread in our bedroom. Here I wrapped her up like I did when she was a little newborn. She loves to waller around in soft stuff. As her personality is comes out more and more, we think we are in for a wild time with this one!