Many of you have written us asking about our safety in light of the violent Bangkok protests… we wanted to let you know that we are well, that we are staying out of harms way, and that the violence is very localized. As long as we stay away from the areas in central Bangkok where [...]

From Izayla Talae – 1 Month – 2 Months

So usually we try to put a bunch of new blog posts up before we send out a new newsletter…
But alas, we haven’t gotten it together to do that this time around… blame it on our new daughter (she is rather distracting!)… blame it on our mothers [...]

It is with great joy that we have welcomed our daughter Izayla Talae Hauptman into this world!
Kashmira gave birth to Izayla on Tuesday afternoon, March 16 at 4:49pm naturally after about 17 hours of active labor. Izayla was 7.5 pounds at birth, and 19 inches long.
Izayla (pronounced “eye-zae-la” or “ไอเซย์ลา”– a bit like the name [...]

So Kashmira is now very close to giving birth (we hope!) at several days overdue, and one of the questions that our neighbors have been asking us from the beginning of this pregnancy is, “Where are you going to have the baby?” In response of our reply, “Bangkok, of course!” there is always a delighted [...]

Here’s another picture… I’m getting closer!

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Right now I am sitting on a train rumbling through beautiful hilly green Thailand, preparing to spend a week of intensive study on the book of acts. It is about 7:30 in the morning and it is gorgeous. So peaceful, not a sound to be heard save the clickity-clack clickity-clack clickity-clack-clack of the wheels and [...]

Kashmira’s mom taught her that if ever anything really scary happens, and you are still alive, it is really best to break the news with, “we’re ok”…
That said, while crossing the street on the way home from a marvelous dinner with our dear friends Paul and Delia who are visiting from America, Iven and Kashmira [...]

Christmas with Kashmira’s Mom

For Christmas this year Kashmira’s mom Diana surprised us with an unexpected visit over the holiday. We had a absolutely marvelous time sharing our city, Christmas caroling, looking at temples, exploring the markets, showing off our favorite places, and cooking a holiday feast fit for a king – including homemade egg nog! Delighful, from [...]

Happy Birthday to Ally! Today my one and only sister turns 15 years old. What is the world coming too ???