This is how long his curly locks were before the cut...
This was right before the shearing.
Here we have the freshly-shorn boy (who cooperated for the most part, held by Daddy and distracted by Juliana's Cinderella movie) and the stylist. He looks very different!
Okay, so the big news around here is that we have visitors of the personal, familial variety! Mom and Dad Freed arrived at the airport around 11:30 pm Friday (our time) after traveling over 28 hours to get here. They reported uneventful flights, and so far, jet lag has not seemed to bother them too much. We're so grateful to be able to spend lots of time together, and are planning to travel on Friday to Siem Reap, home of the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat, for a week of vacation.
"Maw-maw" and "Paw-paw" and grandchildren at an outdoor restaurant (Kai seems to be wondering where he can get a cool hat like Maw-maw's/Juliana's)
Paw-paw and Kai getting (re)aquainted. So far Kai is really enjoying his grandparents, which is a blessing and noteworthy, since he surely doesn't remember them from 9 months ago.
We were also very blessed, overwhelmed and thankful for the two, full suitcases of gifts, etc. that came along with them. We feel extremely loved and cared for! Thanks a million to all who contributed to the stash of goodies - we love you, too!
Checking out the gifts after Christmas came again
A special treat for all of us are/were Nana Umble's banana muffins, per Juliana's request. They made it fine all the way to Cambodia - mmmmmmm! (So did the sweet potato bread, Auntie Joanne!)
- Bethany
7 comments:
What a wonderful post-thanks for catching us up! Kai looks older with his new haircut. Juliana, I see you're using the flag placemat while you're eating your muffin. I'm so glad Pawpaw had the idea to send some along for you to enjoy.
love, nana
I wonder if Kai's curls will grow back? Thanks for the updates. It makes me "homesick" for a place I haven't yet been. Enjoying the regular updates from mom and dad while there too. Miss you! Love, Auntie Joanne
P.S. I didn't remember that mom was going to take some sweet potato bread along. Good idea!
I feel your excitement both about the haircut and the grandparents! Have fun! I hope for you good times and good memory making experiences. -Kristin Bucher
Ryan, was just catch up on your news and wanted to wish you a very happy birthday. It is great to stay informed with your happening there so far away. May your new year be full of Gods wisdom and grace. -Matt
How special to have some family visit you already. Enjoy your time together and the vacation in Angkor Wat. I'm glad I had the experience to hike around some of those sites. Will be praying for you throughout the year.
Hi,
Nice blog! My husband and I living in Phnom Penh; we're part of the Mennonite Church in Canada and are trying to find Phnom Penh Mennonite Church. Do you know the address and what time the service starts? Our blog address is: www.cjsmithbrake.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Julia
Hi! Kai looks like a little toddler now. He also looks like he'd like to get into some mischief.
I hope you had a good time in Siem Reap (and hopefully at the Blue Pumpkin) and that travelling was relatively stress-free.
-Greta
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