JM looks like a young man now at 12 years. I still can't believe he has grown this much !
He decorated his birthday cake with multi-colored candles.
His cake with 12 lighted candles glowed beautifully in the dark.
After early morning mass offered for his birthday.
Have a wonderful birthday JM !
We went to the Peninsula Plaza to buy science books from Asia Books but had to wait because we arrived too early. 
The cafe at the lower level of the Plaza was also closed. But we had a chance to look at the yummies the chefs were preparing for breakfast.
JM poses beside this miniature vintage car on display at the Victorian Museum Gallery.
Jesus I run away from your cross
It's been a really busy week. The last week of the academic year for a foreign teacher like me ended today. But a lot was accomplished to be able to qualify for a week long holiday. Booklets, worksheets and teaching materials were prepared for the upcoming summer course, participation in a language fun camp , the continuing search for my son's summer activity and the never ending home chores. I always sleep like a baby at the end of the day. The good thing is I survived it all ! Now, I'm looking forward to this weeklong break that I truly deserved. Wish me a good and safe holiday !
May the road rise up to meet you.
We passed by this talad nam (floating market) which is still in the process of development for a quick lunch and to look around for things to buy. The blue plastic net used for sun protection was not enough to block the scorching heat of the sun. So, we requested for a giant umbrella to make our stay more comfortable.
We had Thai food for lunch and we lingered a little bit more to have a look around the place.
JM briefly posed for a souvenir photo in the Thai style wooden bridge.
And had fun playing around before we left the place. We'll definitely be back sometime in the near future when this floating market is fully developed.
Summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.
Six years ago, this little boy graduated from kindegarten at the age of six. I remember those first two years of his school life, the cries and the refusal to be left all alone with his first teacher and classmates, the afternoon naps he would take after lessons in the mornings, counting 123's with his chubby, little fingers and his struggles to write ABC's correctly. Unfortunately, I can't hold on to these moments forever. Eventually, he will grow up.
That same year, the little boy entered his first year of primary schooling. For a child like him who grew up not knowing a bit about Thai language, studying in a bilingual school was a big challenge. Slowly and painfully, he learned and adjusted well. We were there all the way to support him during his six years of primary schooling. 
Today, he finally completed his six years of primary education . Time flies and children do grow up. It seems only yesterday that I was with this cute five year old, coaching him to write, spell, read and color pages of his coloring books. I now have with me an 11 year old, soon to turn 12 boy who is even taller than me and will enter his high school freshman year by May this year. I'm now looking forward to six years of his high school life and here's wishing you JM a bright and successful future. We love you and God Bless !
