Bummer.

Asian Tigers came this morning and packed our mouse house. It is amazing how enormous 485 square feet feels once all your personal touches and baby toys are removed. I remember when we first checked in and saw our room, I mean apartment. I started crying, "I can't live like this! We made a mistake!" As it usually works, by morning our perspectives had softened a little. Seven months later it is time to say Sayonara, and the tears again come in an instant.

It was my dream to come to Japan, to visit Tokyo, and to absorb all the fascinating culture, old and new. I have loved nearly every moment of it, with the exception of certain allowable frustrations and times of loneliness. The customer service reps at our apartment have become friends, the engineer a playmate for Jackson-kun, and the housekeepers an inspiration. I have no regrets as we prepare to leave, only a twinge in my heart and throat as I see the conclusion of this chapter. We are so fortunate for the opportunities we have had, and for Jackson to share them with us.

Life is a wonderful journey.

Wa Wa at the Westin, Langkwai, Malaysia

Pool on the left, the child pool. Pool on the right, the infinity pool with the pool bar. Guess where we spent our time...


Some pool pics...

Beach Monkeys

Eric and Jackson in the Andaman Sea in Langkawi, Malaysia. Jackson thought he was pretty funny trying to swipe Daddy's sunnies!


Jackson's First time on the beach, and he had it all to himself!


He found a gogeous little shell, and inside - a hermit crab. D'oh!


We left our picnic near the water, but those damn monkeys were too fast. Here is one with Eric's Coke. "MINE!"


Oh wait, that IS Eric hahaha

Shhhpeed boat...

We hired a private boat to take us island hopping on our last day in Malaysia. Below is Jackson cruisin', even with strawberry jam on his chin.


Clearly, we were having a helluva good time!

Beach Babies

I'm in the room while Jackson is napping in his "Westin Heavenly Crib" - Eric is at the spa. In a few minutes he will return while I go for a treatment. Yep, we're all pretty damn spoiled! Here are a few pics from this week at the pool, etc. to tide you over (no pun intended).

Jackson walking in the lobby on Halloween, chasing the lights that spun around on the floor.


Jackson kickin' it, relaxing on the lobby sofa... No idea where he picked this up!


Cutest Beach Baby Ever!


He LOVES watermelon - don't go near his watermelon...


More later - time for massage... :]

Bring It!!

I know, I know - Where are the updates?! Well, I'm busy. I'm in Langkawi, Malaysia (it's "Truly Asia"), and I'm having a helluva big time. Jackson is a little fish in the pools here, and a major hit with all the staff. He is duly spoiled with a special hat, backpack, and even a rubber duckie which were all gifts from various employees. The swim-up pool bar team make him banana smoothies in pina colada glasses to sip in his crab shaped floatie, and he has made fast friends with some MUCH older German ladies! He especially likes their beach towels, which have a cat, a horse, a tiger, and some sea life on them. He toddles from towel to towel pointing and trying to make animal sounds etc. They of course are falling all over themselves trying to interact with him! He is a ham for sure. One guest said he is like a little Pop Star! Ha ha.

I am totally impressed with this resort (Westin Langkawi), and can't tell you how fabulous the food is, and the service. Amazing vacation and I would very highly recommend this site to anyone looking to relax and get lost in the harmony of the island. So, since I can't locate my damn camera cable, pics will have to wait. But suffice it to say that this place is gorgeous, and we are having a dream of a time. It's been "broughten"!