We Survived Our First Week!!!

All in all, we had a great first week! We've finally adjusted to the time change and are feeling a little more energetic, so we decided to explore the desert. W e drove about two hours South into the desert called the Empty Quarter. What an amazing experience. It was definitely like nothing we'd ever seen before, and couldn't have imagined such a place. The pictures won't do it justice. When I'm a little more tech savy, I'll post more pictures! We drove to a resort called Qasr Al Sarab. It is another development by TDIC. It is literally a beautiful oasis set smack dab in the middle of mountainous sand dunes. It was very sureal. We had a fantastic meal overlooking the dunes, then headed out for a little desert hike. The kids loved running up and down the dunes. The weather was beautiful, but I can't imagine how hot it will be in a few months! We saw lots of camels along the drive...pretty cool. The kids would yell periodically, Camel! I can't really even try to describe this place, it was so incredible.

Apparently the hotel has a whole separate villa reserved strictly for Emirate royalty. What a life! Oh, and we saw who we think was Naomi Campbell at lunch, but we're not 100% sure!

Today, we took Lila to the doctor for a rash. Here, appointments are made mostly at hospitals. I was very pleased with our service as well as the facility. The pediatrician was very pleasant and we will probably use her again. After the appointment, Lila and I walked next door to a park to play and wait for Joe and the boys. She had a great time running around. We walked to KFC for lunch, to find that the floor inside is marble and tables are flanked by leather sofas, stools and chairs. Too funny! I wish I had taken a picture.

The boys start school tomorrow. They are sound asleep. I hope their day will go well. I think they are both a little bit excited and ready to get day one over with. All three had their first play date on Thurs. so we're making progress!

Love to all!