Learning Thai

Our big girl turned 5 yesterday! She woke up on the train (coming home from our trip) yesterday morning bright and early to the "Happy Birthday" song and then we had a very busy day celebrating.

First we headed to Yo Yo land, an indoor kid's play area at a huge mall. Claire and Eliza were both thrilled by this mini-roller coaster. Eliza had her hands up screaming the whole time.

Climbing fun at Yo Yo Land.

A McDonald's treat for lunch.

For a real grown-up treat, Claire got a foot massage with mommy. Her favorite part was the quick shoulder rub at the end!

We had pizza for supper and then Cinderella cake.

Claire checking out some of her presents.

Thanks to grandparents and aunties and uncles who called and sent cards and packages to make her day special. We missed you and wished we could be together to celebrate. It's been a big year of adjustment and change for Claire with language learning, starting Thai school, etc. We are so thankful for God's faithfulness to her and that she's a healthy, happy girl.

Unfortunately I left our camera in Ubon when we came home from our trip (Sharon, thanks so much for loaning us yours for the birthday!)...so the trip update will have to be delayed for a few days. We had a really good time and learned a lot so we're looking forward to sharing some of our pics and experiences with you!
-Candice