Sunday, April 3, 2016

Dubai

I was able to take a much needed girls' trip to Dubai!  Here are a few of my favorite things we did.

Sunshine and the pool
 
Ok.  This wasn't one of my favorite things BUT, I was quite proud of myself for going up.

Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory!!

Mani pedis

SHOPPING!  This was the nicest cutest boy I met there!  His mother can be proud that she raised such a nice boy!
A ride across the river
Call to Prayer

Desert Safari
We went four-wheeling in the desert and ended up at this camp.  This is a replica of what a family homestead might be like.  


We rode a camel

Sandboarded

Played in the sand


Got Henna tattoos


Watched dancers

And ate yummy food!





A Day on the Palm


We spent the morning at the spa getting massages etc and then the afternoon at the beach. 





 Fantastic break from Moscow life!  Loved having girl time and sunshine!  It was the best medicine ever!

Somemore Christmas Break

Kva Kva (Indoor Water Park)







Seriously one of the coolest things we have done!  I loved it!



Banya- Family Style







Sunday, January 3, 2016

New Years

Gorky Park 


During the winter months, many of the parks freeze their walk ways and you can ice skate all around the park.  They have little food stands and fires to warm yourself.  It is so much fun!  We were able to see the fireworks from Red Square at midnight.  They also broadcast Putin's New Year's address on a giant screen.  All in all, it was a fun night!

Dyet Marose and Snegurichka (Grandfather Frost and the Snow Princess)








Christmas 2015

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Dalton got new slippers
Ethan grew a beard 



Nerf bow

The power went out and so we built Legos by candle light.

GUM (Government Universal Store) 
This is pronounced Gewm.  It is a government owned mall on Red Square.  It doesn't matter what day of the year it is, it is always decorated super cool.














Hand painted ornaments for sale


Bolshoi Theatre

Pedestrian walkway off of Red Square





Killing Time

Dalton made a leather journal.  He stained the leather, tore the pages and put it all together.


























Dipping 
Chocolates


The boys helped me make chocolate centers
Our dipping table is ready
So much fun!  Look at them all working so hard!