Hermione Granger is my Favourite

Isabelle's whizzing through the Harry Potter books, and there was no question who she would dress up as for Caitlin's birthday party today!

February Half Term Break

I love this time of year, the weather is perfect for the kids to be out running around. At the moment, there are lots of girls Isabelle's age to play with in our compound. Here are Hannah, Alannah, Caitlyn with Isabelle enjoying their week off.

We've had to import Mimi for Matilda. :)
Brendan is away with work, and I'm braving a double sleepover solo.

So far, I've done 6 mani & pedis...

Asian Cup (Aussies vs Korea)

We're here at the AFC Asian Cup to cheer on the Socceroos!
Go Aussies!

Matilda waves to the Asian Cup mascots Freha, Zkriti, Tranna, Tmbki and Saboog.

What a good l'il Aussie... eating a Vegemite roll while watching the Socceroos.

A minute of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Queensland floods.

Harry Kewell in action. Not bad :)

The final score was 1-1. Hope to see the green & gold at the finals!!

Happy New Year!

Hello 2011!
Three Stooges.

Three Blind Mice.

"My eye, my eye"

Three Amigos.

Bubble Trouble

We finally cook up the bubble recipe (Fairy dishwashing liquid, corn flour, baking powder & water) and try out the amazing bubble maker thingy that Rob & Gem sent for Matilda's birthday. Pure fun.

My Birthday!!

Stepping in to heaven.
Nikohl and I start the day with treatments at Sharq Six Senses Spa... one word AMAZING.

Every little detail is true to the theme, an old Qatari village. Beautiful change rooms.

Getting excited.

We walk past a pool... we'll be back for sure.

Our treatment room. It all starts with 10 minutes in the steam room, then salt scrub and massage. After two hours on the table, we meander to find that pool...

Feeling totally relaxed.

Who wouldn't in a place like this?

A quick outdoor shower before a dip in the pool. It was deluxe! Photo of the day.

We want to live here forever.We tried everything, even the hot/cold pools.

It's just so picturesque.

Back outside, we tour the lobby of the hotel. And the sheesha rooftop lounge.

After a quick bite to eat, we grab the kids and head out for some henna designs. Nikohl's foot.

Isabelle admires the intricate workmanship.

Wow, the genetics are strong... we all have the same arms and hands!

In the evening, Brendan treated Nikohl and I to a night out - sushi dinner and a shopping trip.

I'm a lucky girl.