Well, I haven't blogged in quite some time, but am afraid that my mom will disown me if I don't soon! So here goes...
As you all know there is great unrest here in the Middle East. Some of you have expressed concern. Thank you! Not to worry. On the whole, people in the UAE seem to be relatively happy. We don't have any protests or unrest here...thank goodness! I know money doesn't buy happiness, but in the UAE, it does seem to help! The government here does take care of it's people.
Lila had her assessment at school for next year, and just as I thought, she's brilliant! Of course! She was accepted and will start KG1 in the Fall. We sure have missed you Mrs. Phyllis! I'm not quite sure what I will do with myself next year when all three are in school full time.
The boys are doing well. Everett is slowly adjusting. He was invited to an ice skating birthday party and had a blast. He loved it so much that we went back yesterday and took Lila and Jonathan as well. They all had a great time. Everett was flying across the ice and didn't fall much at all. We may have an ice hockey star on our hands! Both boys had their first golf lessons yesterday. They both really enjoyed it. The classes will last eight weeks. They just might be able to take on their cousins, Tanner and Trent this summer! School is going well for both boys. Jonathan still gets in trouble for calling out answers. Even Everett has cut up a bit in class. Both have Arabic class every day and I'm amazed at how much they know. I need to be learning more myself.
Summer...it's just around the corner! We are really excited to be heading home in a few short months. Jonathan is going to summer camp at Prude Ranch, where I went as a child. I think I'm more excited about it than he is! Everett's not so convinced that it's such a great idea...but I'll keep working on him! We're also really looking forward to our trip to the beach to see PSJ friends. Can't wait!
Joe's work is crazy busy. He works very long and unpredictable hours. He's been on two, week long trips recently, one to Singapore and the other Germany. He enjoyed seeing both places and says we definitely want to return to Singapore. I'm game! We haven't been able to travel yet, as Joe doesn't have vacation until he's been here six months. There are many places we'd love to see and plan on taking advantage of travel opportunities while we're here.
We have some friends visiting next week and are very excited! Danny and Trisha Rey, from Houston have a work trip to Dubai and we'll get to see them while they are here. Daddy and LeeAnn are visiting in April, and my sister and her sister-in-law, Diana, are visiting at Christmas. Mom will come sometime in the Fall. We will be thrilled to have visitors! Our door is open and we are ready!
I guess that's it for now. I promise to post more often. I will post new pictures as well. If you have questions, fire away! I'll be happy to answer them the best I can. In the meantime, bloom where you're planted!
As you all know there is great unrest here in the Middle East. Some of you have expressed concern. Thank you! Not to worry. On the whole, people in the UAE seem to be relatively happy. We don't have any protests or unrest here...thank goodness! I know money doesn't buy happiness, but in the UAE, it does seem to help! The government here does take care of it's people.
Lila had her assessment at school for next year, and just as I thought, she's brilliant! Of course! She was accepted and will start KG1 in the Fall. We sure have missed you Mrs. Phyllis! I'm not quite sure what I will do with myself next year when all three are in school full time.
The boys are doing well. Everett is slowly adjusting. He was invited to an ice skating birthday party and had a blast. He loved it so much that we went back yesterday and took Lila and Jonathan as well. They all had a great time. Everett was flying across the ice and didn't fall much at all. We may have an ice hockey star on our hands! Both boys had their first golf lessons yesterday. They both really enjoyed it. The classes will last eight weeks. They just might be able to take on their cousins, Tanner and Trent this summer! School is going well for both boys. Jonathan still gets in trouble for calling out answers. Even Everett has cut up a bit in class. Both have Arabic class every day and I'm amazed at how much they know. I need to be learning more myself.
Summer...it's just around the corner! We are really excited to be heading home in a few short months. Jonathan is going to summer camp at Prude Ranch, where I went as a child. I think I'm more excited about it than he is! Everett's not so convinced that it's such a great idea...but I'll keep working on him! We're also really looking forward to our trip to the beach to see PSJ friends. Can't wait!
Joe's work is crazy busy. He works very long and unpredictable hours. He's been on two, week long trips recently, one to Singapore and the other Germany. He enjoyed seeing both places and says we definitely want to return to Singapore. I'm game! We haven't been able to travel yet, as Joe doesn't have vacation until he's been here six months. There are many places we'd love to see and plan on taking advantage of travel opportunities while we're here.
We have some friends visiting next week and are very excited! Danny and Trisha Rey, from Houston have a work trip to Dubai and we'll get to see them while they are here. Daddy and LeeAnn are visiting in April, and my sister and her sister-in-law, Diana, are visiting at Christmas. Mom will come sometime in the Fall. We will be thrilled to have visitors! Our door is open and we are ready!
I guess that's it for now. I promise to post more often. I will post new pictures as well. If you have questions, fire away! I'll be happy to answer them the best I can. In the meantime, bloom where you're planted!
