Grandparents!
The much anticipated day finally arrived.......
The Big Moment!
Catching up with Grandpa. Claire kept staring at him like, is he really real???
After a few shy moments, Eliza warmed up and now seems to feel it's perfectly normal to have grandparents around!
Look at all these cheesy grins! After a year and two months apart, we are all VERY happy to see each other!
When we got home from the airport it was already dark, so we gave a tour of the house, had a quick Thai take-out supper and then devotions and early bed for everyone.
Fortunately mom and dad were able to get a good first night's sleep (after not much sleep on the plane) and Sunday was a pretty day, so we headed out to Rama IX park. For Claire and Eliza, the highlight of the swan boat ride was spying a huge dead fish.
At the park, the girls splashing in a llitle waterfall.
Claire getting a ride on Grandpa and staying out of the sun.
Feeding the fish. Since it was Sunday, we also enjoyed a short church "service" c/o Claire. She lead us in singing from pretend "hymnals" , preached about Jonah, told us when to pray, and collected our leaf offerings.
And the girls have also enjoyed a lot of time like this, just reading, cuddling, and chatting at home.......
This time is so precious and it makes us realize how much we've missed it! After the park yesterday, we were all pretty tired, so relaxed and had naps. In the evening, we had a living room picnic and enjoyed lots of snacks from the States (thanks for the caramel popcorn Gail! We devoured it!) Today our landlords came by with some breakfast (muslim food they said- chicken and rice curry) so we added that with our own baked oatmeal breakfast! Now the family is off to see the crocodile farm while I stay home and recuperate (fever, sore throat, achy). Tomorrow we hope to go visit Claire's school and to eat by the river with our landlords. More pictures soon!
By the way, Bernie and Elda- this entry is for you, ladies!
-Candice
Comments
What fun having the parents/grandparents there!
Posted by: Anonymous | October 15, 2007 09:10 PM
Awww! Mom and Dad are looking right at home in Thailand! Hope you feel better soon, Candice!
Posted by: Gail | October 15, 2007 09:19 PM
Hope your feeling better today Candice. Wow, what a special treat to have parents/grandparents around. I love the first picture of Claire and Grandma Mast - it says it all!!
Posted by: Sylvia | October 15, 2007 09:28 PM
So glad to see and hear of the Masts safe arrival.I love the cuddling pictures-how special to finally have Parents/Grandparents around. Enjoy these times. Hello to the Masts from us. Sorry to hear you are sick Candice-Praying for a speedy recovery.Mom/Grandmom
Posted by: James Rhodes | October 15, 2007 10:37 PM
Great picture of Claire and Delores running at each other with open arms!! Looks like they're settling in pretty well. But you never know when jet lag might hit . . . =) Hope it doesn't! A
Posted by: Anita | October 15, 2007 11:56 PM
I pretty much cry every time I look at these pictures...so glad my sister can be there! (& Stu) Thanks for sharing the pics with us...love you all!!
Posted by: Aunt Bernie | October 16, 2007 02:48 AM
Like Bernie......when I saw that first picture the tears rolled...the picture of Tom and his mom and the cuddle pictures.........so precious! Enjoy your time together to the fullest... and Candice ~ sure will be praying you will SOON feel better!
Posted by: wava | October 16, 2007 03:20 AM
Well, it looks like I wasn't the only one that cried when I read your blog and saw those pictures! I'm so happy for you to have Mom & Dad there! Enjoy it! And hope you feel better soon, Candice!
Posted by: Wendy | October 16, 2007 05:17 AM
I choked up when I saw the pictures at the airport, especially the one of Claire and Delores. How great for all of you. Candice, I hope you're feeling better soon. When you feel better, I'd like to set up a time to chat, since we haven't exactly been able to catch each other when we're both on-line. I'm missing you all a lot right now. Love, Carmen
Posted by: C | October 16, 2007 05:24 AM
I cried too!! How sweet of a reunion was that?? Claire, can I come to your church? I love you all! Hope you're feeling better soon, Candice, is it partially due to the stress of the english class? Will you still teach this week? I look forward to chatting again!
Posted by: Rebekah | October 16, 2007 06:34 AM
Ohhhhh. I'm so happy that you guys can enjoy that preciousness that is family time. Nothing like people who love you through and through and your kiddies too. :) I know you will savor every minute.
Posted by: Carrie | October 16, 2007 08:15 AM
Oh,help! Jealousy is starting to set in!! Those precious pictures bring all kinds of emotions! Tears,joy for all of you! Soooo thankful Stuart and Delores made it safely! You all savor every minute you have together!!
Posted by: Norman and Glenda | October 16, 2007 09:15 AM
Wonderful Reunion! What a precious blessing! Your pictures captured it beautifully and triggered my emotions too. Joyful, tearful too, Dad/Granddad Rhodes
Posted by: James Rhodes | October 16, 2007 08:12 PM
What great pictures! Enjoy every moment you have with your parents/grandparents there! I'm praying that you will be feeling better very soon Candice.
Posted by: Doris | October 16, 2007 08:29 PM
Hey, you're going to make me start missing my family all over again if you keep this up!!!:) Seriously, keep on having a wonderful time, and I'll look forward to meeting your parents!
Posted by: Sharon | October 17, 2007 09:39 PM