80's Dance Show @ DESS

Today, we get to relive the fashion crimes of the 80's while watching our kids tap dance to the hits of the decade. I reckon Matilda looks pretty cute in crimped hair and blue eye shadow though...
Yeah, she can pull it off! Work it baby!

In the hall, waiting to go on stage, Matilda and Mimi calm each other's nerves.

Go girl Go!
Lovin' it!

Matilda and Jenna groovin' in sync.

Jenna's proud parents... guess who they are supporting tonight?
Accepting her certificate from Mrs Ballard.

Here is the video!!

Svenska Skolavslutning

Idag hade barnen sin Svenska skolavslutning. Matilda har gatt i barngruppen och Isabelle i nyborjar gruppen. Bada tva har lart sig mycket sprak och Svensk kultur, och tycker faktiskt att det ar roligt. Tack till lararna Anna och Sara for detta aret!
Matilda var Lilla Gubben!

Isabelle laste om Broderna Lejonhjarta.

Se sa sota de ar! Alla Svenska barnen i Qatar.

Matilda springer ivag med sitt intyg fran Anna.

Isabelle far sitt intyg fran sin larare Sara.

Summer has arrived...

First day of summer and we have already hit the high 40's.
Tessa, the desert dog, doesn't seem to mind...

Isabelle Takes Bronze in Vault

Unfortunately you're going to have to wait for the professional photos and video. I was helping out backstage so only caught a few photos of Isabelle warming up before her floor routine. We're of course super proud that she participated and then went on to win a bronze medal in the Vault event. She scored an 8.2 in floor and 7.45 in vault. 54 gymnasts from 4 clubs competed.Here Isabelle and BFF Jessica (another Swede) share some warm-up moves.

Point those toes!
Urgh, looks hard.

Last minute pep-talk from coach, the wonderful Mrs Innes.

Saluting the judges.

Here she goes... good luck Belle!

Waiting for their scores... gymnasts just hangin' around.

The Rainbow Fish

Here they are: fish, jellyfish, starfish and octopi. Fab costumes and set design.
Wave to your parents!

" No, we don't want to play with you Rainbow Fish."

Go Octopi Go! Show 'em what you got.

Bonus: the Reception kids treat us to an encore!!

Shiver Me Timbers, It's a Pirate!

Pirate Day at school for Matilda.

Mid-life Crisis

Some would say two quadbikes, two kayaks, an 18 foot Bayliner with all the accessories and umpteen bikes would be enough.

Brendan says, "Look at the bright side Sweetheart, another mid-life crisis purchase means I'm going to live longer." Hmpf. So, here is the latest acquisition. KTM 530.

And what the hell is it doing in my hallway??

Mrs White attends Prom

Lucky me, I get to join the Year 11 students at their prom.
Don't they look lovely?
Hitting the dance floor with my colleagues. Yes, we had fun!

Qatar Marine Festival

This is the first year of the Qatar Marine Festival, and it was a great day out. So many things to look at, listen to, and participate in. The weather was superb. A definite must do. Here are just a few photos, since I left my good camera at home...

Isabelle takes part in traditional Arabic games. The girls teach her without language being a barrier.
The cultural transformation is now complete.

Traditional dhow boat making on the beach.

International sand sculpture artists were flown in. They were so clever!

Brendan turns up in line with the theme... on a kayak!

Isabelle (I can tell it is her from the fluorescent pink nails, a remnant from spa day with mummy) feels a starfish. She's braver than me.

Our very enthusiastic guide gives us a close look at a horseshoe crab. So weird.

After three hours of checking out everything marine-related, we relax with lamb shwarmas at deluxe cinema on the beach. A great afternoon out!

Here is a little video of a new sport sensation - Bossaball! A Brazilian game, which combines volleyball, soccer, gymnastics and more. So cool! Do you like how well I timed the speedboats in the background too?

Making Easter Cards

Jessica is staying with us over the Easter weekend, and the kids are all preparing for the Easter Bunny's arrival tomorrow.
Matilda makes an effort even though she is poorly.

Alannah and Lewis join in the fun!

Voila!

I hope the Easter Bunny brings lots of chocolate!!