Sunday, December 28, 2008

2008 AFF SUZUKI CUP CHAMPS

We arrived safely in Ho Chi Minh City this morning. Seeing everything here is so amazing. Scooters....scooters.....everywhere scooters. You look down the street and you just see a sea of helmets!

Right now it is approx 1:00am. We went to bed around 9:00 pm and then we woke up to experience the biggest celebration we have ever seen. Vietnam beat Thailand tonight to become the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup Champions (Asian Soccer Champions).

We took plenty of video and pics. scooters everywhere flying their flags, beating pots and pans and chanting and cheering. We went down in the mix of things and little children were selling us flags and were so proud to say that Vietnam was #1.

We can not even express this celebration in words. We woke up thinking it was a huge New Year celebration and the people running the hotel explained what was really going on.

We were told that this celebration will continue to the morning hours.......

We love you all and will post again soon!!

7 comments:

linda r said...

Hello, so happy you are there and safe and sound. Sounds a like a litter sleep deprived but it all
good. Our thoughts are with you and
Ro. The celebrating was a wonderful
sign.

love
mom and dad

Unknown said...

Hi Guys!
Brandon and I are reading your update and he is so excited about the Soccer Championship win (as he stands here in his soccer uniform). He is ready to get out in the backyard and play soccer with Ro. You are all in our prayers. Get some sleep!

Beth and Brandon

shannon rawson said...

Congratulations Razavi Family!

All the excitement makes it worth all wait. We cannot wait to meet your son. So happy for you all.

Love,

The Rawson Family

debbie said...

Hey Guys!!

We're glad to hear you made it!! Sounds the celebration is going to continue until you meet Ro!! Enjoy your stay-- keep us posted....

Post pictures if you can:)

Love Ya!
Ross and Debbie

Donna C said...

Much love to the three of you. We are all so happy and excited for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you everyday. Cannot wait to meet Ro!!!

Love and Happy New Year!

Donna and family

Jenn said...

Hey Chris and Lisa-

We are so thrilled for you and have been watching your blog for updates. As you know, you are in our thoughts and prayers always. We know it has been such a long journey, but the end is near...and the end is so worth it. We can't wait to see pictures of the Razavi family, finally complete with little Ro! Enjoy each and every moment.

Love,
Jenn, Jeff, Casey and Lily

The Bauers said...

Hey Squirt,

Very happy to hear that you made it safely and you're having fun. We love that you got up and went out into the celebration instead of worrying about being woken up. However, We do suggest that you get as much sleep as possible as life is about to change!

We love you,
Dennis, Michele, Maddie and Ellie