We took a "vacation" from our travels and met our friends Laine and Mike in Malaysia. Our break turned out to be educational as we got to experience first hand what it's like to travel abroad with a 9 month old (super cute) baby.
This trip is baby Skyler's first stamp on his passport (yes babies are required to get one). Malaysia is an ideal country to start with because it's a relatively easy country to travel in. This is a place where many people speak English, most places have air-con, and there are good roads (although the driving there is another story).
Skyler and his girlfriends at Penang BeachSince Jim and I are planning on having kids in the future, we were thrilled to see that having a child doesn't necessarily mean our passports have to collect dust. Yes, it requires an extra bag of infant necessities and a few extra breaks on long car rides. And you have to shield your child against the masses that are moved to reach out and touch your baby. But, all in all, it's very doable.
Living it up at the Boh Tea Plantations in Cameron HighlandsAnd a baby brings you the added bonuses of endless entertainment, free weightlifting, excuses to sing girl scout songs (sorry Laine), and getting invited to the coolest parties because everyone wants one-on-one baby time.
Jim getting a mid-day workoutWhat was especially exciting is that we all stayed at Mike's mom's house in Kuala Lumpur during the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Tiger was kicked off right with the intense sport of eating. Did I mention Mike's mom is a chef for the British Consulate? Activities were planned around where we could get the best Kojack and Roti Tissue. As with any marathon, pace is crucial. We were invited to the hippest parties with the coolest people, which I suspect is because we were with the hot little tot.
Skyler and Nana
Mom and Auntie Jenn teaching Skyler how to eat properly - with your hands of course!
Chinese New Year - Check out Sky's authentic attire!!A big thanks to our friends for adopting us into their family and spoiling us in Malaysia. We truly felt at home and loved spending time with you guys. Can't wait to see you soon!!!
With Love,
J2
But I don't want to leave..... 
This trip is baby Skyler's first stamp on his passport (yes babies are required to get one). Malaysia is an ideal country to start with because it's a relatively easy country to travel in. This is a place where many people speak English, most places have air-con, and there are good roads (although the driving there is another story).
Skyler and his girlfriends at Penang Beach
Living it up at the Boh Tea Plantations in Cameron Highlands
Jim getting a mid-day workout
Skyler and Nana
Mom and Auntie Jenn teaching Skyler how to eat properly - with your hands of course!
Chinese New Year - Check out Sky's authentic attire!!
But I don't want to leave..... 
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