Update II

Here is a more detailed run down of the last few day, pictures included!



We'll start with the 'political' night. Some important political man whos title escapes me (commissioner I think....), has served 3 terms which Jack informed me that is an unusually long time for any politician to be in office here, and was resigning. So we went to his farewell party and were surprised to find ourselves sitting at a 'VIP' table as Walai called it. We had originally been seated in the back but thanks to the donation of a fridge that the Foundation made, we got bumped up to the front. It was filled with long speeches in Thai, lots of photo taking, and horse pee fermented egg eating.

It doesn't taste as bad as it looks, honest. 

Sue and Jack 

Walai 

Jack, the commissioner, and Tessany 

Jack and Tessany giving the commissioner flowers 

Me presenting the commissioner's wife with a flower

As of today we are all moved and settled in. The girls love the new house and having another house of their sisters right next door. The office will move into the green/office house next week. 

My new bedroom 

On Saturday the girls went to the office at 9 to wrap gifts for the white elephant Christmas party at the church. 

Little Mint and the bear she is giving 

From left to right: Aye, Mai, Pim, Noi, Dali, Tip, Fie, and Khalam

From left to right: Hald of Nat, Noona, Memee, Pa, May, Aye, Mai, Pim, and half of Noi

Noo handing out wrapping paper

Beau and Mott 

Memee

Blah helping wrap 

This is a very popular way to wrap girfts 

The Christmas party was absolute madness!! There were kids running and playing and screaming. There were balloons everywhere and everyone had lots of fun!