Thansgiving time in CT

We all went to Connecticut for Thanksgiving. While we were there Bryce got to play in the leave, feed the birds, and even go to the North Pole to visit the big man in the red suit. Here are some of the pictures.

Sunrise over the lake

Jamming with Papa Nick

Playing the leaves with Daddy

Helping Papa Nick feed the birds
(well really the squirrels but we let Papa Nick think he's feeding the birds)

Playing on the Playground

Making pretend soup

Playing at Kid City (a local children's museum)

Going to the North Pole on the Train to meet Santa

Boarding the North Pole Express

The whole family came

Meeting Santa

He gave Bryce a Christmas bell

Mrs. clause and her helper elves gave out hot coco

"Can I have some more please?"

Monkey Business

Happy Halloween

A very curious monkey bobs for apples

Loy Krathong ....

It is that time again - the rainy season is done, and it is time to celebrate. For those who do not know here is a bit about Loy Krathong.

"Loi" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a raft, about a hand span in diameter, traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk. A raft is decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles, incense sticks etc..

During the night of the full moon, many people will float a small rafts (Krathong) on a river or other body of water, such as canals, lakes and seas. Some people even float a raft in a basin in their own yard. Thai people believe that floating a raft on the river is to honor and pay respect to the goddess of water. Also, floating a raft in the river is to apologize to the Goddess of the Water for the bad things we have done to the river during the past year. That is why Loi Krathong festival is held at the end of the year. Here are some pictures from Bryce's school celebration.