DINNER A LA SPACEY

Spacey cooked dinner tonite and it was very entertaining as well as delicious.
We were very fortunate to be able to visit with both Jodie and Stacey and families in the same week. That doesn't happen as often as we would like nowadays so we savoured every moment.
Family is everything!

Location:Home

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW DAYS MAKE

Just a few days ago we were on top of a sand dune and today we were snow shoeing on a frozen lake.  

EXTENDED VACATION

Well looks like we get to stay in Toronto over nite as our flight to the Sault was cancelled due to the weather and we didn't feel like spending the day at the airport in case we could get on another flight being jet lagged and all. We are settled in at a great hotel near the airport and hopefully we will make it home tomorrow!
Sleepy...very sleepy...


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Location:Toronto

MATH QUIZ

If I hop on a plane in Dubai at 11:55pm UAE time on February 24 and crawl off the same plane in Toronto at 5:00am on February 25, how long was my flight?


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Location:Abu Dhabi

WINDING DOWN

Just 2 1/2 hours til we head to Dubai to catch our flight at midnight. We are trying to pack a lot of fun into our remaining hours with everyone. Charlie is ready for his nap after trying on their new hats and playing with the Magnablocks. Hard to believe our two weeks is coming to an end but the summer will be here soon and we will see everyone again when they come to Canada. We have made a promise to come to visit every year but maybe one year meet everyone in the middle - maybe Iceland or Newfoundland. That would work for me!!!

Location:Abu Dhabi

RAINING IN DESERT

Raining in the desert. Thank goodness we finished bbq'ing

Location:Abu Dhabi

NEW ART STATION

Jodie had a project for Rejean to do while we were here. A new art station for the boys to colour or paint or draw on. The building supply choices are limited here but I think they both did a pretty good job. Jodie told her dad what she wanted and he built it for her and the boys love it. We got a cart at IKEA to hold all the pencils and paints and art supplies so that the kids can just go and draw when they feel like it.
I have a funny feeling Jodie's walls are going to look very colourful I. The next little while...
I will be coming home with some original art work for my new IKEA frames.
Had to believe our time here is almost over. We head home tomorrow at midnight UAE time. The flight home is 14 hours!!!! Talk about jet lag!! But we have Stacey and Andrew visiting up north so we get to see them too. What a great vacation!!!!

Location:Abu Dhabi

WAITING TO GO TO BEACH

Waiting for Jodie to get ready to go to the beach again. Going to be beautiful today. Tonite we will walk the Formula 500 (?) track! Zoom zoom

Location:Abu Dhabi

FINDING NEMO BEFORE DINNER

A bit of quiet time before dinner. Tofu hotdogs for the kids and Jodie and real meat for the rest of us carnivores.

Location:Abu Dhabi

TREATS IN THE BACKYARD

Time for treats in the middle of a hot day for the boys. Jodie and I had a beer. Our treats!

Location:Abu Dhabi

BLAME IT ON THE DUNES

The guys rented some quads at the hotel today for one last great adventure. Not a great selection available as Rejean was placed on a 90cc and Dave got a 250cc. They had a half an hour to play on the sand dunes around the hotel - small compared to the ones we played in the day before.
It was funny to see Rejean tooling around on such a small machine. He looked like he was on a toy!! We watched them take off and just a short time later Rejean was down - he had gone over the top of a dune that went straight down and he went one way and the machine went the other. He was fine - just a couple of scrapes. But the guy who runs the rental had to go out after them and tell them to slow down. What a laugh as they were barely moving and poor Rejean couldn't go much faster than a brisk walk. They managed to have good time in spite of everything and came back covered in fine sand. Jodie and I played with the kiddies.

Location:Abu Dhabi

NIGHT TIME

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Location:Till Liwa Hotel United Arab Emirates

MORE BOYS IN THE DESERT

Life is good!



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Location:Abu Dhabi

FUN IN THE DESERT

We headed out to LIWA to find the "Monster Dune" and we found it. Dave and Rejean went up in the quad and came straight down. They can't go full tilt or they would end up in Saudi Arabia. All you could hear was Dave laughing all the way down. Not enough money in the world for me to do that!! Saw the camel right up close to the road and had to get a shot. Notice they tie their front feet together with role so the can't "run" away. Saw baby camels too but that picture is on my camera.












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Location:Abu Dhabi

DUNE BUDDIES

Had a blast in the desert today. We found the big dune too

Location:Abu Dhabi

CAMELS!

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Location:Abu Dhabi

GOOD MORNING!

Just finished breakfast and now heading out to LIWA in search of the monster dunes! Pictures to follow!

Location:Abu Dhabi

TILAL LIWA HOTEL

We are here for the weekend - not quite the room we had last time but I think the Sheik has it for the nite. Oh well. We will try and "make due"

Location:Abu Dhabi

QUIET TIME WITH GRANDPA

Watching Peppa with Charlie before bedtime

Location:Abu Dhabi

PEPPA PIG

I am beginning to really like Peppa Pig!!!

Location:Abu Dhabi

YAS BEACH

We hit the beach the other day. It was a beautiful day but the water was a bit chilly but the pool was heated to we enjoyed that. The boys just love the beach and enjoyed "swimming" with us. I lost my glasses but because we are in Abu Dhabi they were turned in and I got them back. Thank goodness or I wouldn't have been able to read to the kids.
We have been to Ikea a few times and I am just amazed at the stuff they have. It is a good thing I don't live near one!! All my souvenirs for me are from Ikea! Tomorrow we are heading for the hotel in the middle of the desert for the weekend. And Dave said there are some massive dunes we have to check out. Can't wait!!!!

Location:Abu Dhabi

A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR THE BOYS

While you guys were sleeping we made a Pirate Ship for the boys. Can't wait for them to wake up from their loony nap and see it. Picture to follow!!
Jodie putting on the finishing touch to the Jolly Roger flag

Location:Abu Dhabi

BREAKFAST TIME

Breakfast time. Corn flakes!! I am having a bagel. Still have to decide what we are doing today...

Location:Abu Dhabi

STORY TIME WITH GRANDPA AND AUNT SPACEY

We skyped Stacey this morning (her evening) and she did the sound effects for Jodie and Monty.


But Grandpa had both of them for story time this morning. They just love their books!

Location:Abu Dhabi

WINE AND CHEESE

Enjoying some Port and cheese in the Cheese Room with a new found Irish friend. Salonchat!



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Location:Abu Dhabi

BRUNCH AT THE RITZ

Spent Friday afternoon eating and drinking at the Ritz. Tough life!






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Location:Abu Dhabi

LIFE IS GOOD

The boys enjoying Cars after a busy day at the park.





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Location:Abu Dhabi

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

How can I not have a Happy Birthday after this special birthday greeting from Charlie and Monty?