Well, it’s no ordinary year, which means our fall birthdays this year were celebrated in an unordinary fashion. We still had fun with decorations – Autumn’s theme was Harry Potter, and Mia’s theme was trees. Luca helped out a lot this year.
We held a virtual party over Zoom with family. Everyone sent gifts in the mail beforehand, so we could enjoy opening them together.
Above all else, we are thankful to have such wonderful family and friends, and that everyone is healthy and safe. We miss you all, and can’t wait for the day when we can all get together again with big hugs.
Happy to see my Aunt Lita after so many years. 
Then a few of us headed over to JJ Market for a bit of shopping. We lost Dad at one point – oh never mind, he’s by the durian of course.
Then time to pick up some street food for dinner
And then promptly passing out for the night from sheer exhaustion
Then it was time for a much anticipated dip in the pool.
Sweet cousins.
Lunch by the poolside of course.
And a much needed nap.
Then we all piled into our vans and headed off to see my Grandma, whom none of my kids, or nieces, have met, and whom I haven’t seen in 14 years.
All of the babes passed out during the drive. Jet lag is rough!
Upon arrival, we can’t help but admire my Uncle Thavee’s orchids.
Meeting Ahma for the first time.
Then off to a big family dinner on the river. The kiddos tried their best, but they were really too hot and tired to be hungry.
Poor Mia couldn’t even stay awake.
All Autumn really had an appetite for was some plain rice, which at least was super cute.
But the ice cream was a definite hit.
Long overdue reunion with cousin Earth.
Finally back to the hotel, time to wind down and pass out.
