Celebrating Mimi's Birthday

It's Matilda's BFF's (aka Mimi) birthday today, so we're taking her out for some ice cream and shopping at Landmark.

Pinkberry. Yum.Mimi selects a couple of Peeps with crazy eyes for her gift.

Best friends from the first day at DESS Nursery together.

Silver lining???

Some of you may have heard our sad news, that Tessa, our bestest mutt dog ever, died a few weeks ago. Very sad. At the time, we were also fostering a beautiful Saluki/Collie puppy, who has now kind of moved up the ranks. Her name is Maya and she's probably about 9 months old.Just this weekend, we also inherited a chubby (putting it nicely) chocolate labrador. Her owners are leaving Doha for good and can't take her with them. Her name is Lily and she is 6 years old. This photo makes her look slim... So, we're back to being a two dog family :)

Svenska Skolavslutning 2011

Svenska skolbarnen i Qatar.Systrarna White.

Har visar Matilda en poster som hon har gjort denna terminen.Isabelle hasr gjort en om Svenska djur.Matilda vann tipspromenaden och fick ett jattefint halsband!Bra tjejer!

The Stars Ballet Gala 2011 @ Sheraton

Matilda with Madame Isabelle Mojansky (teacher and choreographer)Dance #1 "The Stars"

Dance #2 "Chinese Dance"Dance #3 "Puppet's Show"

Dance #4 "Party Time"

A few photos of the older dancers.

Such talent from dancers aged 5 to 23.

Final curtsy to the audience.

Thank you Matilda, you did a fabulous job!

Fairy Tale Day

Matilda goes as Little Red Riding Hood.

Another Aussie Snags Gold @ AKIS

Hanging out with the team. Pre-race yoga?
Hi Mummy!
Cheering on her team mates in the pool.

(I wish she would save her energy.)

Listening to instructions from Mrs Scott.
Matilda and her freestyle relay team.

Following Mr Wilkinson to their places. Last minute reminders.

Matilda is first swimmer.

On your marks, get set, GO!

Almost there! 25m is a long way when you're only 5.

The girls discuss their win!

Cookies!!

DESS wins gold!

The team heads down to the pool to receive their medals.

"Ooooh, I think it is real gold!""Look how shiny it is."Go DESS!

Well done Matilda! We're very proud of you.

Matilda gives the whole experience a 'thumbs up'!