Rainy Season?

While we drove through a few rain storms between Bangkok and Rayong, we have had no rain here at Koh Samed. Today is actually very sunny with a nice breeze and gorgeous! 

Yesterday I spent some time on the beach (and unfortunately have a sunburn to prove it), Marshall went running, and we ventured to the other side of the island to town. It was a bit overwhelming. Many more people, resorts, vendors, and trash. We wandered the beach and eventually had lunch at a place on the beach. It was eye opening, overwhelming, sad, and fun all at the same time. 

Let's just say, we are happy we are on this side of the island. But, also happy that we can experience things that make us truly realize we are half way across the world. 

Our dinner location on the beach 

An Adventure to Paradise

One night in Bangkok (I don't have any pictures that can really represent the craziness) and then a long cab ride to the pier and a ferry to our resort landed us in a little slice of paradise. 

It's the rainy season and we drove through a few rain storm to get here, but we had beers on the beach and watched an amazing sunset. 

The pool at our hotel in Bangkok 

Boats on the pier 

Happy hour on the beach 

Amazing sunset 

View from our bungalow this morning 

Melting Pot

It appears the boys are getting along well without us. Soccer and football victories (and the Cougs and the Huskers won too). They topped off the weekend with lacrosse practice and a trip to the Melting Pot. 

Loved that they got out button down shirts for their night out! Miss them and Mom and Dad, but glad they are making memories together. 

ET Connections at Indy

A busy work week in Indianapolis. Lots of good meetings, a good team, and some fun events.  

Concert location 

On the field 

The concert 

Cloud crawl 

Lacrosse

Week 3 of lacrosse skills practice. Boys are learning a lot (as we are). Pretty gorgeous venue. 

American Ninja Warriors

As if getting new carpet installed, an away football game (victorious), and a soccer game (defeat) were not enough today, Marshall and D-man went to the Buff game and T-man went to open gym at the Apex. He had a great time testing out his American Ninja Warrior skills. 

Wrapped up the day with dinner on the deck and the Husker football game. 

Ninja! 

Go Buffs! 

Dumbing Down America

On Thursday night, I attended a talk called "Dumbing Down America." The author of the book by the same title gave the talk. It is a topic that speaks to my heart. The following description of giftedness really hit home. 

Basically, there are many systemic things working against gifted education (which makes me extremely sad and frustrated), but I was motivated to reach out to our principal after this chat to figure out what the parent community at our school can do. There are power in numbers and I hope I can at least start to make a difference at the local level for our son and others like him. 

The Joy of Reading

We've had a break through with T-man this week! After reading before bed one night, he said, "I like reading." And he wanted to keep reading!  This has continued all week and tonight we find ourselves at te library where he is choosing to read - not play the computer! What a great feeling this week. 

Summer Send Off

A last minute swim trip on the last day of the pool. No lifeguard = jumping off the lifeguard chair. Adios summer - we will miss you. 

Concert in the Gardens

Last minute invite to see St. Vincent at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Gorgeous night in a gorgeous venue. Really looking forward to visiting the Chihuly exhibit soon! 

Super Saturday

It was a foggy, chilly start to the day, but it was a super Saturday for the Peavy family. It started with a victory for the "Wolverines" in the new Louiville Recreation Soccer League. He boys played a GREAT game and won 3-2! It was great to see T-man so into it. 

In goal 

Victorious! 

We then headed to Westminster to watch the Louisville Pirates take on Hyland Hills. It was a fun game for the boys and D-man had a fumble recovery! The game ended early because of he mercy rule. It was a "white out" game and we fully participated! 

We celebrated with lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings and watched the Huskers squeak out a victory in the 4th quarter. With that and a Buff win, it was a super Saturday! 

 

Connecting with Copper

On our way back from Vail, we stopped in Copper. Our ski passes include Copper this year so we were able to ride the chair lift for free and then the boys enjoyed the zip line (much cheaper than in Vail). 

It was great to get acquainted with a new mountain and village. 

Picnic lunch in the village 

What a view 

At the top of the lift 

On the lift (which according to T-man was scarier without skis) 

On the zip line 

Team Dinner

Every Thursday after football practice, the football families get together at someone's house for team dinner. This week, was our week to host (with two other families). The weather cooperated and we were able to spread the party outside. The boys played football for quite some time in the open space which also helped keep the party a little calmer. 

D-man really liked hosting and enjoyed the end of the evening when just a few families were here (families with really good boys). 

We now know that we can host a party for 40+ people and survive! 

Sights, Sounds, and Smells of Vail

What a great, great vacation in Vail. A last minute trip ended up being a trip full of life-long memories. Some pictures fr our Sunday and Monday activities. 

Rainy start to Sunday (our own private bike rack outside our room) 

At the Alpine Gardens 

Enjoying food and beverages at Gourmet on the Gore  - a short bike ride from the hotel 

The view from one of the hotel pools 

Happy hour at the hotel bar 

Dinner out! (Surf and turf was enjoyed!) 

We biked into town for dinner too 

A walk around the village after dinner - Sculpture in Vail

Fountains

A break from our Monday morning bike ride -  football and soccer at the park 

Bike ride along the trails before heading out