Hip-Hop Teething Toddler. (Oh and we're on the move too!)

We're moving in two days time, though the packers are arriving to do all the packing tomorrow and our actual moving date is Thursday. We're not moving far to be honest, about a two minute drive to the compound next door. Prices in Abu Dhabi have dropped (big time), so we're moving into a 5 bed villa (with private pool) and saving over 30,000 dirham in price in the process. Even though our current 4 bedder has dropped in rental price, we will be better off with our own pool to get us through the heat, which will begin once again before we know it. And the perfect thing about these pools in these particular compounds where we are, is that they are all individually temperate controlled. Gotta love that.

And because we live in Abu Dhabi, it may take a bit of time to get rehooked up to the internet again but MrL is already on the case, so fingers crossed.

We have a couple of VIPs arriving in a couple of weeks time (Hello Nanna and Poppy), so we should all be settled in by then.

In other news MissL has really shown what a little character she is. It's pretty amazing that two sisters can be poles aparts personality wise, but gee they love each other. It's very sweet. MissL gets sooooo excited at school pick up time when she spots MissM. It makes me smile. What also makes me smile is MissL's own funky style.

Those photos are NOT set up - she insists on wearing certain 'accessories' most days - today it's a handbag that won't leave her side, along with the constant dummy. Keeps her happy.

So I'll see you on the flip side. Hopefully that flip side isn't too far down the track.

Good day.

Mild Winter Days

Lucky for me, it seems MissL is a 'sun-smart' kid, more so than her big sister was (& is!) She's forever putting stuff on her head so getting her to cover up with a hat is usually no problem.

The compound we live in has a big play ground for the kids. If it isn't too warm, I tend to get the girls to have a play before like 4pm, when it then becomes a haven to a million nannies/maids and a zillion children. I escape when I can.

When we visited the other day, MissL noticed a friendly (pet) cat. It isn't unusual for feral cats to be around, but this young one sported a dashing pink collar. Both girls were amused, especially the youngest. Should have heard to squeals of delight!

There was also time to have a little run around....

and for MissM to have a swing....

Even though we are in the midst of winter here in the UAE, we try and make the most of days like these, enjoying the great outdoors. However, I am pretty sure this coming summer will be different for us as we are soon moving into a new villa with our own private pool. =)

Rock'n'Roll Wannabe

I love this pic of MissL.

Only real rock'n'roll stars use Dummies you know.

Abu Dhabi Space Aliens

Yeah, I do worry about my girls sometimes...

But at the best of times (even the worst of times), they can manage to make me, if not laugh, smile.

These aliens are no exception.

I'm not 100% sure who enjoyed the shenanigans more, MissL or her big sister MissM.

Maybe that's what school holidays do to you?

A New Decade.

We saw in the new year with our neighbours and friends, with lots of laughs, a delish feast and someone made an extordinary looking pav. (Why moi? Why, of course!)

One of our neighbour friends used to moonlight as a DJ, so at any opportunity he loves to get out his decks and spin some tunes.

Here's hoping 2011 brings new ambitions and more happiness to you. =)

Another Christmas Has Come and Gone.

So, how was your Christmas?

It's quite fun for us now having two young children and seeing their faces on the big Day. MissM was taken by surprise that Santa left her a 'Barbie Glam Jet' as her main gift. It's pretty ace. MissL loved the new baby doll and pram he left for her. She loves pushing that pram around and around, pushing anything that comes in her path, which she pops in the pram.

On their grandparents behalf, I took charge of gifts from them to their granddaughters. MissL was so excited to see a 'Dress Me' Kitty, which I think may just be one of her most favourite things. She, the Kitty, got a big push around in the pram on Christmas Day, as seen below...

MrL and I gave the girls new outfits to wear for the day. I think they both looked rather lovely before we headed out for lunch in their new kits. What do you think?

We spent Christmas lunch with 30 other 'expat' friends, at the Crowne Plaza over at Yas Hotel (where the F1 track is) and enjoyed a four hour long boozey buffet brunch. (I was one of the non-boozers, I saved my drinking for the evening.) We ended up getting a massive discount (over 1500 dirhams, a bit under $500aud) due to 3 of us owning a special discount card so everyone was most rapt and thankful to me *gloat* as I had organised the lunch (along with another friend) and we got to use our discount card. Best thing - no washing up, no mess. If we are still here next Christmas I will definitely do the same thing again.

The evening was spent with some neighbour friends, having a quiet drink and chat. Good fun.

However one thing Christmas means to me is Trifle. I don't do 'plum pud', so I always make my own Trifle (or my mum does if I'm at hers). It was rather delicious, I must say.

MrL and I decided we'd buy a new bed frame with our Christmas cash. Like the new table, we'd been searching for just the right bed head and we actually found it at the place we got our new table from. It is made from Indian Teak and is polished and stained in any tint you like. We wanted a darker colour to match our existing bedside tables. We love it.

I hope Santa was kind to you and you enjoyed Christmas. Can't believe it has come and gone already.

A Girl of Many Talents.

Four hats, many talents.

Merry Christmas

From my little family here in Abu Dhabi...


...wishing all my readers a very safe and merriest of Christmases!

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