The beginning of 2015

(Ev is a power house in football! Way to be such a great leader and giving everything you have when you step on the pitch)

 

(Who knew he could kick so high.. this was a spectacular goal)

 

(East one of the leagues best goalies about to save a shot from a former teammate. Love watching these boys)

 

(LOVE nothing more than traveling with these monkeys. First stop at the beach, fresh smoothies)

 

(Our home for the week Ban San Dao. It was so fantastic to chill here)

 

(Ahhhh feet up, books to read and cold cerveza to drink)

 

(Hua Hin is famous for the Royal Beach Palace and for kite surfing.  Totally awesome, wish the wind cooperated so we could do it… next time when we are back, forsure!)

 

(Emma doing what she loves… love this special girl!!  xoxo)

 

(Me and my babe… no other place I would rather be)

 

 

(These two have stole my heart. Such great buddies)

 

 

(hmmmmmm…..)

 

(They know how to clear out a pool. No one wants to be in their line of fire when they play)

 

(You guys ROCK and you still can fit in one towel 😀

 

(Trent pondering life, watching the majestic sea with no cares to be had)

 

(No better way to spend the afternoon than power napping to the sounds of the ocean, you make it look so sweet Babe)

 

(We all missed the funny face but Easton… You are my World FAM!!!!)

 

 

(Does everything have to be a competition honey?)

 

 

 

 

 

(Well our family knows how to put on a show. We had a game of water polo.. Trent and Ev vs. East, Em and I. Everyone was out for blood (shocking I know) which might have got a bit loud, which then drew a crowd. As you can see from the picture Trent is overjoyed with using his outmatched strength to win the game. Until next time!!!)

 

(Time to hit the wake-boards. This board park was a blast!)

 

(picking our boards and getting ready to attempt this)

 

(East is up. It was such an awesome feeling making it around the course)

 

(Ev with all his might trying to master the wakeboard)

 

 

 

(Ev switched to skies and loved it)

 

(but found it exhausting…haha)

 

(My u16 Girls Futsal team. It was fun coaching these girls, they definitely kept things interesting)

 

(Another championship for the Schmu house. Trent coached his team to gold once again, such a great moment… proud of my boys)

 

(Super exciting time for Everett. He entered a qualifying tournament to get his ranking for Thailand. He took a break from training for months and came back strong as ever. Ev’s match was so nerve racking and exciting at the same time. It really is the best tennis he has ever played. So proud of his grit, determination, and great attitude about the whole experience)

 

(Power Serves… he is so fun to watch)

(All East wanted for his birthday was a tennis racket, a huge duvet for his room and a bowl of whipping cream all for himself for breakfast. Your wishes were fun to fulfill)

 

(A special dinner with friends after school. So blessed to have extended family to help celebrate the big 13!

 

(My newest teen in his fun shirt from his buddy – who is of course promoting his homeland..haha)

 

(Ev’s last jr. triathlon – June 2015)

 

(Personal cheerleaders!! Wohoo)

 

(Ev completing his first lap, leading the pack)

 

(Brotherly love!!! Ev was slowing down on his last lap and Easton ran beside him encouraging him the whole way to finish strong. I LOVE MY KIDS!!! Way to go big brother!!)

 

 

(What a perfect birthday party for a boy. Paintball war zone is where we went for blood..hehe)

 

(Me vs all the boys… loved it!)

 

(After paintball headed straight to the pub for some pitchers of rootbeer, pizza, and pool games)

(Finally they are about to crash for the night)

 

 

(My climbing crew. So much exhausting fun climbing the walls at No Gravity… June 2015)

 

 

 

(Amy and Emma racing to the top. Geez girls, it does not have to a competition 😉

 

 

(Everett challenging Amy… so much fun)

 

(East in my corner, it is a great challenge)

 

(We got spoiled for the weekend at the Oasis Resort. It was such a great time to just chill out with my Man)

 

 

(What more could you ask for… bubbles and a great vino)

 

(Ev volunteer day at FORU… it was messy work but so much fun)

 

(Ev and Charlie tucked in for storytime)

 

(A local school off to celebrate the very important Visakha Bucha Day  (the day Budda was born)

 

(Such cuties. They loved practicing their english with me as they walked by)

 

 

 

(An interesting load, hopefully will make it to its destination)

 

(Just another regular day in Thailand)

 

 

 

 

 

(I am so glad we now have police who will rescue tourists… to funny)

 

(East collecting some of our coconuts off our tree)

 

(A beautiful morning drive to school. Always love the view of the rice fields)

 

(A buddha we found in the middle of a small village, so peaceful among the huge trees)

 

 

(Boys leaving the tennis court after a fun match. It rocks to be a kid)

 

(LOVE this gang so much. Thank you for all your love on my birthday, no other place I would rather be)

 

(My birthday celebration continued with the ladies. So blessed to be spoiled at Woo Cafe… such a perfect spot)

 

(Thanks wonderful ladies for a delicious lunch, wonderful gifts and special friendships!)

 

(Ladies having a fun night celebrating yet another birthday for Lorna)

 

 

(Em kicking some arse at Muay Thai boxing)

 

(Her brothers better watch out)

 

(After months of hard work and some stress (hehe) the Exhibition finally is over. Ev and his partner Gabe did a great job on their presentation on {Endangered Species – How the Human Economy is connected to the Health of Animals and their Habitats.} The Grade 5 Exhibition is an accumulation of all the PYP years put into one final presentation, now it is time for the big leagues SR. SCHOOL boys)

 

(A part of the presentation the boys had a musical piece which was so cool. Ev really shone on the piano and Gabe on violin.

(Another amazing Jr. school production at the end of the year. The kids did amazing writing the script, preforming and making all the props. Ev was also apart of Rock Band and played a few pieces throughout the performance. LOVE watching these kids shine, so proud of them all)

 

 

(On top of being the pianist of the Rock Band Ev had a big roll as well though the theatre. He sang his heart out and did an awesome job)

 

(Essie’s sad face as she knows it is time for us to start packing up for the summer back in Canada. She is not happy with us) When we come back in August all three kids will be in the Sr. School. WOW, we never imagined we would be here as long as we have, such a special time.  Well Summer is now about to begin for us! YA!!! Survived another school year and I never strangled anyone..haha.  Have a brilliant summer and until next time.  Sending lots of hugs….  Our Crew!