Friday, November 29, 2013

Rowdah


Our lovely new house in Rowdah. 

This is my name

After a quiet ten minutes at her little table, Rosie came and presented us with this stunning achievement today. Her first time writing her name, all on her own. Genius!

Saturday, November 2, 2013

In the garden.

In rare, pensive mood. Peace and quiet.....

Silver sands

 A day trip to Silver sands, just outside Jeddah last week. Wasn't really expecting much, but it was really nice. Beats any beach spots in the UAE hands down. It feels distinctly tropical, and there are no restrictions.....no Saudi's allowed.

 Pipkin enjoyed it. Beach life is in her blood, and she fully appreciated getting back into it.
 Mummy and mouse in the Red Sea. 
Who said Saudi is a hardship posting ???

Friday, November 1, 2013

Friends

Rosie and Yousef. School is ok. 

Max

 Rosie's turn to bring the class mascot home. Choices, choices...Barney the cat or Max the bear. Why not both!
I don't think she has grasped that Max has to go back to school. Here he is, settled in nicely for afternoon tea. 
Things are getting serious with Max...
Best friends...


Party time...again.

Looking like a proper angel...or fairy (if Rosie has anything to say about it)
Off to yet another party. Alex's 4th today.
The tension builds as pass-the-parcel kicks off..
Yes! Music stops....and Rosie has the parcel!
To much excitement..and maybe too much chocolate milk.

Daddy at school

 Daddy recently accompanied Rosie to school for 'invite your parents and build a cupcake morning' Luckily Daddy is not considered too much of an embarrassment yet..... 
 or is he?.........
Cupcake done. Queuing nicely for the return to the classroom.  
Back in class....funny how Rosie always finds her place right next to teacher.
Right next to Mrs Pierce. Teacher's pet or what....