Puttin' up the Tree

Last week we put up the Tree! The girls had so much fun. We splurged and bought some imports to have a snacky night with popcorn and chips with dip. We decorated our tree and our home with some simple Christmasy things. We watched the Grinch and laughed. Which we needed! Then we started our Christmas countdown with the Nativity Calendar and Advent wreath. It was a great family night together.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We had such a wonderful thanksgiving with friends. The great thing here in Egypt is that we get our Turkey fresh...I mean fresh...like killed the day before or that day. We soaked him in a brine overnight and baked him crispy brown. We had friends over and ate and ate and ate! We put a poster board on the wall for everyone to write what they are thankful for. We have so much to be thankful for! We trust you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

A Ronald McDonald Birthday!

We recently went to a birthday party at McDonald's with some friends. The music was loud and the games were fun! Every parent's dream! I thought you might enjoy some of these pictures.

A trip to the dentist

I don't think many people like to go to the dentist. Unfortunately, Lydia's first visit wasn't just a cleaning. Lydia started telling us that her tooth hurt when she brushed...then she started saying that it hurt when she ate. So we took her to our dentist and sure enough there was a cavity between two of her back molars. The dentist was so good and gentle. He talked her through everything he did. I think the experience was more traumatic for Momma but there were a couple times when Lydia's whole body tensed up...like when the drill was digging around. But she got a toy and a new toothbrush afterward and her tooth doesn't hurt anymore. Now, hadn't you better schedule your next appointment? :)

A Halloween party

Sorry for the long time without updating. Here's some pics of a halloween party we had at the house. We had some friends over and we each hid behind a door and had the kids walk around the house knocking on room doors saying "trick or treat". It was fun. We also were able to go to a party hosted by a local British school.

Trick or treating at the house

Party at the British school

I got candy!!!

A short break

We took a quick trip to the beach for a couple of days. The hotel was pretty empty, so it was nice to enjoy a couple of days together. Enjoy the pics!

The elevator is coming, The elevator is coming!! Part 5

A couple of weeks ago, Alia and I came home to find beautiful bright lights and sparks falling down on us. I think this is how Alia saw the situation. I, on the other hand saw welding torches and hot metal. Thankfully, they stopped welding as we walked up the stairs but they quickly started up again as we passed and I had to shield Alia's eyes. "Look Daddy, bright light!" But after all that, we now have walls around the stairwell....made of Chicken wire. :) I guess the only thing left is the little box you ride in, called the uh........oh yeah....elevator! The girls wanted to be in the picture this time.

The elevator is coming, The elevator is coming!! Part 4

A little hammering, some drilling, maybe a little welding sparks, some more hammering on stone and VOILA....We have doors! Of course at this point you don't want to walk through these doors or you'll fall down and go boom.....or poof like the coyote on bugs bunny. By the way, for us to see the frame of the elevator in place doesn't give us a whole lot of confidence to ride it in the future. :)

Cute Pics

One of our friends took these great pictures the other night and we just had to share them. Enjoy!

Kinzy's first meal

I think the video speaks for itself.