Bananas

Daniel went BANANAS when trying to feed himself bananas.....it was cute at the time, but the cleanup was not very fun. But I guess, once in a lifetime opportunity!!

My good friend Carolyn

I was finally able to meet up with a good friend of mine in Vancouver, Carolyn. We had such a nice visit and Daniel loved meeting her. Thanks Care for your friendship!! I love you!

The GODFATHER......

.....and friends

Disfrutando en Vancouver con los Abuelitos!!!

Gracias por todo mis Abuelitos!!!!

Touching the Pacific Ocean

Daniel and I spent a wonderful week in Vancouver with Dan's parents. We had a lot of fun and adventures. Daniel learned to sing (or eat) a microphone, had Greek food, went for a walk in Stanley Park and lots of hugs and kisses.

Testing, testing....1-2-3

The Greek Taverna

Daniel's first SNOW experience

Since we were in Canada and it was the winter, I thought Daniel needed to experience a little bit of snow. So I bundled him up and out we went to sit in a snow bank.....it didn't go as well as I expected, once he touched the snow...the tears started to flow! Poor guy, I guess he has lived too long in Doha and isn't used to the cold.

Dr. Todd

I took Daniel to the chiropractor in Canada to make sure that his back, neck and hips were all in alignment. He was so cute and it was neat to have him looked at by the chiropractor that I have been seeing for 13 years....almost part of the family, just ask my brother about the day after his wedding! hehehe

Great Grandma Bs Christening Gown from 1922

4 Generations

It is a family tradition for the grandchildren and great grandchildren to have their pictures taken in Great Grandma B's christening gown that she wore when she was a baby. It is still in great condition and very beautiful. I wasn't too keen on putting my son in a dress, but for tradition sake, I did.....here he is with a masculine touch...his HAT!!!

Daniel's first Ice cream with Great Grandma B

Daniel and I went to visit Great Grandma B one afternoon. I asked Grandma what she would like me to bring, and of course it was a Dairy Queen sundae....so with the ice creams and baby Daniel in tow off we went. Then before I knew it, someone had burried their face into my ice cream cone!!! That was it....a little taste and some fun with the cone after....how fun it is to have ice cream with Great Grandma B!!!

My little SNOWFLAKE

In Kelowna

I was in Kelowna for awhile in January. It was a lot of fun since my brother, his wife and kids were there too. It was fun to see Daniel warm up to his cousins and get used to the poking and bugging....by the end he was loving it! Here is a picture of Craig and I hard at work, 6am feeding our babies! And then the cousins at the mall, check out their Fire Truck!!!

Visitors from Canada

In February my uncle and aunt came for a few days to Doha while on a 3 month trip. It was so nice to have family here in our home again. We had a great time laughing, talking and of course eating....Here they are in the lovely Doha International Airport.

Daniel's first time in a booster chair

We took Daniel to Chili's restaurant to meet Greg, Sara and Taylor for lunch. This was Daniel's first time in a booster chair....and he loved it. He was so proud of being a big boy and especially proud to share this experience with his little girlfriend Taylor. The whole thing was sure exhausting though and he had a good sleep home.

Here are a few pics to catch up on 2 months....

I can finally sit up on my own without falling on my head! Yahoo!!! January 2008

Crossing the street

Dan and I and the baby made a trip to the bank. For us it is a typical crossing the street, but for North America....it sure isn't.

Daniel's last bath in his baby bathtub

I now have to bath Daniel in the normal tub as his playing and splashing was a little too much for the small baby tub. The bath water sure tastes great though....and it still does!!

mmmmmm...turkish food!!!

Our favorite restaurant here in Doha is called Turkey Central....and no it isn't all turkey meat stuff, but food from the country Turkey. Well, we tend to order in quite a bit and Daniel decided he wanted to try the bread. I am pretty sure the bread was as big as he was, but still yummy to suck on.

Al Ahli Hospital Pediatric Department

We snuck a picture "of Daniel" while at the Dr's office waiting for Daniel's 6 month vaccinations. They have redone the whole office and it is awesome. The neatest chairs too.....ribbit, ribbit....

Daniel's first time at the park

The Gold Souq with Sara,Taylor and Nader

Sara, myself and the kids made a trip to the gold souqs here in Doha to buy a few well gold things. The shopkeepers loved our babies and wanted pictures....they also offered free jewlery for our babies, but we declined! ( I love your expression Sara...."what is this guy doing with his arm around me?????") We must have shopped too long...note Daniel and Taylor both asleep in their carseats.