Krabi- Tiger Temple

At the top of a very jagged mountain there is a temple named Tiger Temple. Both times we have been to Krabi, we have seen this temple. We finally made arrangements to visit it. Our driver agreed to take us to what we thought was the top. When we arrived at the parking lot it was apparent that there were no roads to the top. There were 1237 stairs that seemed straight up the side of the mountain. Everyone agreed that we would try to reach the top (I couldn't be out done by the 5 and 3 year olds) As you can see by our footwear, we were all prepared to accend. Earlier we had teased Preston about wearing tennis shoes everyhwere- he doesn't just love flip flops- but in the end he had the last laugh!

  Starting the climb

 Spencer and Preston alternated carrying the backpack or Sydney up the mountain. That was no small task.

 The view from the top. We were all sweaty sweaty.

 The Golden Buddha

 

 Syd was fascinated by the statues

 

Ethan

 Spencer and Syd

 

2012-07-00

Krabi Thailand, Rock Climbing Part 1

Krabi, Thailand has become a favorite vacation spot for our family. It is a beautiful setting with a variety of activities. One of our favorite things to do is Rock Climb.

 The boys getting geared up

 Waiting to head out to the climbing site!

 Ethan

 Adam

 Adam did a great job, but when he turned around to see how far up he was he freaked out just a little.

 

 

 While the boys were climbing (and after Adam was done), the younger kids hungout eating snacks and watching movies on the iPad.

 Love this picture of Christopher and Preston climbing the wall near each other.

The first time we went to Krabi, Preston had just broken his collar bone and couldn't climb. He was a good sport, but a year later he was ready to climb. He even took a climbing class at school.

 Preston lead climbing. It freaked me out as a Mom to watch. If you don't know why, here is more information on what I mean by 'Lead Climbing'

 

 Preston on a different wall (not lead climbing this time)

 Spencer

 Christopher

 

 Ethan

  

2012-07-00

Catch Up

I am going to be playing catch up for the next few months. I have a goal to be completely caught up as soon as possible.   I AM WAY BEHIND! I will put dates on the posts, but I don't want to insert those back in where they belong just yet. Be patient. Spencer is happily on his mission and has been since January 31. However, because I am almost a year behind in my posts, he will be in many pictures.

Ao Nang

Love shopping and playing in Ao Nang,Thailand

Sydney enjoyed all the pampering 

 Pretty Amazing to watch. They are so fast at braiding.

East Coast Park, Ski360

 Getting ready to ride bikes with the Webbs at East Coast Park. East Coast Park is a beautiful park along the beach with miles of paved bike paths.

 

I absolutely love the boys' faces in this picture.

  

The crew ready to head out. Sydney coined the word 'Waddle' during this trip. Anytime Spencer would start and the bike would move back and forth she would scream, "I hate when you waddle".

 

Syd patiently waiting for Spencer to get going.

 Adam ready to ride with Preston.

 

After a long, hot ride, what better way to cool down then on the cableski course.

Preston

 

 

Ethan 

 

Spencer

 

So much fun!!

Swimming on top of the Marina Bay Sands

An incredible view of Singapore from the infinity pool atop the Marina Bay Sands.

Awesome Views, Awesome Friends, Awesome Day!

 Preston throwing Sarah in while Adam and Ethan relax

 The Boys (Preston, Adam and Ethan)

 Adam using the chairs as a slide

Graduations

Spencer graduated from LDS seminary. He gave a great talk at graduation.

Spencer and Preston with their awesome teacher Sister Kirsten Monson. The boys absolutely loved her. She is a great teacher who shared her wonderful gospel insights. 

President O'Grady (also our awesome hometeacher), Preston, Spencer and President Lai. 

Singapore American School Graduation 

Boys will be boys, no matter how old.