seriously

This is a classic sight. Double parking takes on new meaning around here in these parts. People really want to park right next to the front door of wherever they are going...there might be a spot available down the way...but instead parking in front of the door takes precedent. I have seen people park in this very spot over and over again. Today I happened to get a great picture. So this white car is parked- no one in the car- doors locked....only problem is- they are parked across the back bumpers of two other cars which are in actual parking spots. Now what would you do, if you came out to your car to find someone had completely blocked you in.....but they were no where to be found. In fact, I was here for over 45 minutes and still.....this car was parked there. Un-heard of! Blows our minds...seriously.

darn again

Oh well- when Genevieve came home not only was she not a wild child- but I could tell by looking at her- she had IT too. So we have spent the last 2 days home from school- hunkered in- watching movies together- cuddling- reading aloud and well being sick. My fever is about gone- but dear sweet child's has peaked up to about 102 today. She feels crummy. But I think she is powering through. A bit of aconite has lowered the temp a bit...and I hope for her another really long night of sleep. Now we are doing everything in our power for Devin to avoid this little flu. He can do it!

darn

Got a fever today. Got the chills and the bones aches. Got a BIG headache. And a bit of a cough comin on. Not so fun. Really hoping Genevieve and Devin do not catch it. Oh well a quiet day at home- laundry done...tidied up the place...and now I need some rest. Sure hope my daughter is not a wild child when she gets home from school- please oh please let the power of a movie settle us both in for a rest:) I will kick this bugs butt.

Sea Gypsy Resort, Sibu Island, Malaysia

We got a chance to go away this weekend. A few of our expat friends are moving home and away from JB. Ann has been in JB for over 20 years and is moving to Malta. Pam and David, friends from Xerox have been here with us for the last year and they are going back to Oregon next week. So in celebration and farewell- we came to the Sea Gypsy Resort- a place they have known well. It is BEAUTIFULLY rustic and perfect. Little villas scattered along a long stretch of yellow sand- palm trees-blue waters-great people-snorkeling & diving-

Our little villa was ready for Genevieve- including a child's chair on the front porch.

Really all one needs...two beds with mozzie nets- a bathroom with toilet, cold water shower and sink and a front porch!

more villa's...and then the restaurant/bar is a thatched roof open air beautiful space- looking out on the crystal waters. Seriously people- this was GREAT! Thank you Ann , Pam and David......and fare thee well.

family

As far as I am concerned there is nothing more peaceful or relaxing or re-fueling than time by the sea. I am so glad our daughter feels the same way.

Jetty Jumpin'

Devin dives

Devin and Nevi jump together

Nev jumps alone

Bar Keeping

Where else in the world can an almost 7 year old hang out at the bar????

And where else in the world can a guest go behind the bar to make another guest a Mojito...with his almost 7 year old daughter watching and helping?

And could some one please assure me that that glass does not belong to my almost 7 year old daughter....

Handsome husband working magic behind the bar- I did tell the staff there that we would stay if they hired my husband- would have stayed at Sea Gypsy for a few months easy~