Here are a bunch of photos and stories of what we have been up to since moving to Doha, Qatar, in July 2006. Enjoy! Brendan, Samantha, Isabelle, Matilda & Josephine
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Petit Cadeau
Brendan is heading off on a trip of his lifetime I'm sure. He's doing the Budapest to Bamako rally in January (see link on left). As he prepares for all sorts of eventualities, the girls and I decide to help in our way.
We headed off to the shops to buy gifts for the children whom Brendan and his co-driver Peter will meet in Africa.
Here, the older girls are sorting out crayons, colouring books, notepads, stickers, rulers, balloons, small toys, marbles, badges, etc.
Well done girls! They made 100 gift bags and can't wait to hear about the kids who will receive them.
We headed off to the shops to buy gifts for the children whom Brendan and his co-driver Peter will meet in Africa.Here, the older girls are sorting out crayons, colouring books, notepads, stickers, rulers, balloons, small toys, marbles, badges, etc.Well done girls! They made 100 gift bags and can't wait to hear about the kids who will receive them.Monday, December 29, 2008
It's my birthday!
Dinner and board games was the order of the night. Gravlax, Dad's extraordinary Caesar salad, and pasta marinara, followed by Louise's delicious carrot cake and GF chocolate mudcake. Good food, great friends. Perfect!
Gee, those 280 years went quick!
Always fun to see Mormor after a few Baileys. Like mother, like daughter.
Gee, those 280 years went quick!Always fun to see Mormor after a few Baileys. Like mother, like daughter. Bop It! Twist it! Pull it!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Villaggio Mall
Some of you may not realise that we have an indoor canal with fake blue sky above, and Venetian gondolas steered by a Filipino man dressed in authentic costume at our local mall. Very kitsch, and also very fun!
Happy customers.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Thai Dinner
Couldn't resist posting this photo of Matilda inhaling some (a lot!) of pad thai! Yum Yum!
Beach Day at Al Wakra
Lovely winter days at the beach. Fun for the whole family... mum, dad, mormor, kong kong, 2 kids, dog and 2 kayaks!
The kayak got the better of Kong Kong... brrrr, the water is cold!
Chippies!!
Best kite flying day.
Look, no hands!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Boxing Day Activities
A new park has opened down the road, so we went to check it out.
Isabelle and Zoe, another Perth girl from our compound.
The locals LOVE children, so here Matilda shares the spotlight.
Geese in Doha?? Wonders never cease.
Isabelle and Zoe, another Perth girl from our compound.The locals LOVE children, so here Matilda shares the spotlight. Geese in Doha?? Wonders never cease.Racing up the hill.
Everyone is out enjoying the wonderful winter weather.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Now, off we go to work off some of the pudding!
Matilda's new bike works well.
Perfect pool weather.
Warming up with Mormor, so cozy.
Perfect pool weather.Warming up with Mormor, so cozy.Christmas Morning
Waiting for Matilda to wake up to start opening pressies, so we hit the leftovers with mucho gusto!
Ready, start, go!
Trying on the first dress...
Tessa gets in on the action.
We did it! No recession here!
Ready, start, go! Trying on the first dress...Tessa gets in on the action.We did it! No recession here!Wednesday, December 24, 2008
We're part Swedish so we get one in early!
Thankfully Mum is Swedish and we get to open a present early on Christmas Eve!Julafton / Christmas Eve
We hosted a dinner with good friends, the Castles family. It turns out that Anette's parents who were visiting knew my parents from Singapore days 25 years ago. Very fun evening!
The kids' table.
Isabelle and Jessica, star gymnasts and both in year two at DESS.
Matilda and Nicholas, both in Nursery at DESS. "Can I have the pink one, please?"
Mmmmmmm, turkey.
Schnaps! Skal! Matilda is beyond her years.
The kids' table.Isabelle and Jessica, star gymnasts and both in year two at DESS.Matilda and Nicholas, both in Nursery at DESS. "Can I have the pink one, please?"Mmmmmmm, turkey.Schnaps! Skal! Matilda is beyond her years.Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas party at Green Village
It's party time in the compound!
Have you been a good girl Isabelle? Ummmm, maybe...
I know it is Santa, but he's a bit scary...
Phew, it was worth it though!
(Note: Just what we need... more tiny accessories for Barbie!)
Have you been a good girl Isabelle? Ummmm, maybe...I know it is Santa, but he's a bit scary...Phew, it was worth it though!(Note: Just what we need... more tiny accessories for Barbie!)
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