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"Another Arabian Night..."

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It's been too many "Arabian Nights" since I posted last because I am beginning to forget things. Before we launch into Arabian Nights, here are a few more Northwest memories (above): one last Woods (Coffee) stop, a 15 passenger van that was lent to us and my parents drove back for us (sooooo blessed), and leis @ SeaTac from our sweet Coral-Mom-Grmie :) (yes, the "a" is gone from Gramie).

Here is a list of amazing Arabian things we've experienced (we've been here THREE weeks, like three wishes, "count 'em: one, two, three!"):

21: L lost his front, top tooth!

20: @ Mall of the Emirates we watched a special Chinese dragon and monkey dance (it's the year of the monkey--Happy Chinese New Year, ya'll!)

19: visited with our future landlord @ his home, and he gave the kids soda and ice cream Mars bars

18: attended a garage sale and was given some SCREAMING deals to help set up our villa ('fridge, stove/oven, washer, etc.)

17: fun hours on the 8th floor overlooking the Burj al Arab and the Burj Kahlifa at the pool

16: toured Regent International School




15: enjoyed Kidzania from 5-11pm (we intended to go in the morning, but there were about 3 different schools visiting, so we bought evening tickets and stayed at the mall ALL day before we went back--so worth the wait!!)












14: took the wrong way on the metro (we were all sure it was RIGHT upon stepping on)

13: outdoor lunch overlooking the city (same floor as pool)

12: shared a 28" pizza with 2 other families at one of their homes--LOVED being with them!

11: listened to great sermons by Pastor Jim--I learn every time I listen. He is a wonderful teacher and I LOVED how he made an ancient boat come to life 2 Fridays ago.
Rembrant (the boat wasn't like this, but I LOVE studying the looks on the men's faces and trying to figure out which one I relate with most)

10: watched "Walking on Water" (a tubular surfing video that was given to us)--we all thought it was rad! But, L was like totally speechless, "My heart...it's like...I don't know..."

9: Multi-cultural night at Sky Dubai--amazing national dress, song, dance, and food under one roof! I was in heaven!

8: attended an elegant outdoor dinner in honor of the founders of Fellowship of the Emirates where K and L made fast friends with the other children (and a few adults too!) in attendance











7: welcomed into one family's home for dinner


6: welcomed into another family's home for dinner

5: tried to overcome jet lag (12 hour difference!) by fighting to stay up all day long

4: shopped at Carrefour and whipped around in taxis afterward



3: stared at the ski slope at Mall of the Emirates--saw some live penguins there

2: wowed by the aquarium at the Dubai Mall--there was a Chinese dragon IN the tank!


1: loved Hamley's--F.A.O. Schwartz in New York is cool and famous (and I've been there AND I was a kid), but the people at Hamley's make Hamley's the best!





P.S. I L-O-V-E these "Arabian Nights" and Dubai. 80% of the people living here are expats, so most people are like us--from somewhere else!

P.P.S. This took me too long to post. We've now been here 4 weeks and I need to add some updates!

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Unknown said…
Keep the pics & the commentary coming! Love the quotable Liam.
February 21, 2016 at 8:39 PM
Shelley said…
<3 Please keep updates coming. I love reading about your adventures! Love you, loving life!
February 21, 2016 at 9:46 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow... seems hard to believe it's been four weeks. Looks like things are settling in. Kieep up the updates - Kristi :)
February 22, 2016 at 1:24 AM
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