Elizabeth Ann on the couch

Swimming

One of Maggie's favorite things to do is swim. This is a good thing in a hot climate. We are in the middle of hot season so we often go swimming. This picture is with her best friend in front of our house.
Everytime she sees him, she yells his name and starts dancing.

Alysia and Elizabeth Ann

Elizabeth Ann Plays

Elizabeth Ann loves to sit in her exersaucer. She has been such a joy to have around. She is getting so big. She is already smiling and giggling at us.

The Park

Maggie was thrilled to find that the park we often take her to has added a few rides for the kids. she loves riding and she doesn't want them to stop.

Transportation

So if you ever wondered why it takes a long time to get from one place to another in our country. This is a prime example. This "taxi" was willing and ready to take us to our next destination, but walking seemed to be more productive.

On the Street

Chad got a chance to meet many people on his trip. One man he met said he was a Hindu Sihk. He was so nice and even offered
to let Chad use his motorbike if he needed. The people of our country are so wonderful. Please remember them.

Temple worship

Chad recently got to visit a couple of cities in the northern part of our country. In this city, he visited a temple while they were worshipping. These people are actually decedents from people in Nepal. The men and women do not worship together, but are separated with women on one side and men on the other.

Our new car

Our old car finally reached the end. We are so excited to now possess this gold beauty. It really has been so great for the kids...with seatbelts, carseats, and everything. It also drives great. Maggie was really excited about the new car. She has even taken to wearing this hat every time we ride in it.

"Baby Trink"

Maggie loves to help with her little sister and check on her all the time. She especially likes to help give her a bottle, or "trink." This is a picture of Maggie giving her "ister" a "trink" in a restaurant in Thailand.

sleepy baby

Here is a picture of our Elizabeth Ann, back home, sleeping on Mom and Dad's bed.

Elizabeth Ann and Mommy

Festival dress

Here is a picture of Maggie and me in matching outfits we had made in time for some festivals this fall. As soon as Maggie saw her outfit, it was as if she knew it was dress-up material. She loved it.

Maggie and the spider

Maggie's friend also had a HUGE spider pinata at his party, much to the delight of all the kids present. Here Maggie is with the spider.

Maggie the "bug"

One of Maggie's best friends just had his third birthday party at a local park. His very creative mother put together a "bug" theme, including making all the kids a set of "bug antennae" to wear! This is a picture of Maggie seriously enjoying her antennae.

Flower girls

These two little precious flower girls, after taking their place at the front of the church, sat quietly and perfectly still for the entire ceremony. We have yet to meet any American children who could accomplish this, including our own (whose parents could barely do it). These girls were very sweet and cute!

The McCords and the happy couple

This is a picture of us with Say Say and her new husband.

Karen costume

Our sweet house helper, Say Say, got married last weekend. She invited us to her wedding, and even gave Chad and Maggie Karen outfits to wear to her wedding out in the village. You may have mistaken this pair for another couple of villagers, but it is our very own Chad and Maggie. Maggie had a great time, as always, out in the village.

Cooking mohinga

At the latest festival we went to, the big emphasis seemed to be the free food. At least this is what our friends kept telling us about...and they were right. People were opening up their homes and giving out free food left and right! These men were on the street in front of their homes cooking up these HUGE pots of mohinga to share with visitors. Our family was welcomed inside to have some!

Bhama festival

Some of our friends took us to a festival near our home a week or so ago. It was so crowded with people, and everyone seemed to be in such good spirits. We saw very little religious activity, just a lot of people getting together and sharing free food with each other. I got a picture of this little booth because it seemed to be one of the most popular at the festival judging by all the people crowding in around it...they were giving away a type of Indian flatbread that we really enjoy, too.