Halloween 2009

Witch-y and Minnie

Isabelle the witch and Minnie Mouse joined Brendan and I at a soiree for Doha College staff and families.

Think Pink Qatar Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Walking along the Corniche with Louise and Jackie.

Brunch at Marriott Hotel

We take Grandpa out to Friday brunch at the Marriott, an expat institution. So many options... Matilda tries them all!
Isabelle sticks to her favourite... Caesar salad.

Face painting time!

Friday mornings at Al Wakra Beach

Grandpa is part of our Friday morning routine... beach with the dogs and toys!

Need energy to watch the tennis

Brendan and Isabelle recharge at Bennigans to watch more tennis.

Tennis Tennis Tennis Girls Girls Girls

Jelena
Svetlana

VenusCaroline

" Grandpa, how are the ladies playing tonight?" VictoriaSerena

Venus

Bonnie

Quick cuddle before school.

Dinner at Tajine, Souq Waqif

At the entrance of Moroccan restaurant Tajine.Father and son.Sisters... ah.When in Rome...

Camping with Grandpa

Tessa the dune dog gets to tag along.

Sunset.

Isabelle and Tessa go exploring.

Boating in West Bay Lagoon

Living the dream!
Isabelle kneeboarding.I have a go.Even Grandpa has a turn!Brendan's still got it.So much fun!

Sean's birthday party

Brendan & Liam.
Louise (Mrs Sean) with cheesecake a la Samantha.

Make a wish!

Smile!

Me and Jord.

Practice makes perfect

"I practice my splits whenever and wherever I can!"
Sisterly love... it's a funny thing.

Photographic evidence... Grandpa has arrived!

Saturday play

Jessica pops over for a play, and to get away from her brothers. Isabelle and Matilda are more than obliging.

Megan's sleepover party

Isabelle and friends celebrate Megan's 8th birthday.
Splits. Why not?

Happy days

Kids are in bed early after a day out on the boat, so the adults enjoy a healthy platter, glass of wine and a couple of episodes of the The Tudors. Happy days.