tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961594569720302282024-03-13T14:43:33.443+03:00Doha DaysThe LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place. Deuteronomy 1:31The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.comBlogger430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-27352346035127962962013-06-21T07:36:00.000+03:002013-06-21T07:36:04.899+03:00Khalas<div style="text-align: center;">
"Khalas"...aka enough or finished (in arabic)! One last snap with the Emir before heading to the airport very early on April 19th. </div>
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Last view of the corniche on our way.</div>
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Nick and our sweet company drivers. They have served us many times to and from the airport and of course on other occasions. Nick loves these guys and again it was so hard to say goodbye to people you will likely never see again. </div>
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And the pups...we met them at the airport thanks to our pet shipper service. </div>
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Kenneled up and ready to ride for 17 hours plus before and after waiting times. Lots of praying for these puppies! </div>
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I don't take this treat for granted. We aren't usual B-class customers so we enjoyed our special seats home thanks to Nick's company. Not sure I'll have the luxury ever again...we soaked it up and so did the kids. Definitely helped to distract us from worrying about our doggies below. </div>
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No fear....we made it just fine and so did the pups. Arrival...To be continued. </div>
The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-47134729251671645282013-06-21T07:10:00.001+03:002013-06-21T07:10:33.656+03:00Last Supper! <div style="text-align: center;">
Our last supper was spent with some of precious friends. Both will join us and move to Houston this summer!! So the goodbye wasn't nearly as hard. Still a very special night to hang out one last time in the desert and celebrate little sister's birthday!</div>
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Our favorite Indian restaurant and a little game of telephone to keep things spicy! Highly recommend it for a good laugh and to pass the time with crazy kids! </div>
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Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Amanda planned a special surprise birthday party for Georgia since it was her birthday eve! </div>
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Special Magnolia Bakery Birthday cupcakes!!! </div>
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Thank you Harris and Austin families! We thank the Lord for you and the sunshine you brought to our life and last few years in the sand pit. We've shared so many precious, funny, unforgettable memories! Love you and can't wait to see you on the other side!! woot woot! </div>
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Our sweet gardener! Took such good care of us and always so sweet. Anyone willing to take care of my plants is sweet but he was such kind man. He kissed my tummy when I told him we were moving. </div>
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Rex, one of the sweet guys that works in our compound to constantly serve us at the pool, parties or delivery. </div>
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Last night in the villa, mattresses on the floor! </div>
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Loading the containers for sea! </div>
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The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-51950314806712249822013-06-21T06:05:00.000+03:002013-06-21T06:05:20.929+03:00Ode to ASD!<div style="text-align: center;">
Obviously I just stopped blogging for a while and as I cruise through these pictures of our last few days, I now know its because I didn't want to come face to face with the finality that our Doha life and especially our ASD life is now behind us. We had our last day at that incredible school and I do me WE! I was heartbroken to let go. I started my school journey as a mamma there and now I've got to let it go. Nothing will compare and nothing can replace our experience with that combination of teachers and students. </div>
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Brooks' 1st grade teacher Mrs. Beck was incredible. All year long she worked to develop his strengths and direct his weaknesses so profoundly. She pointed out positive characteristics in Brooks that only parents know. She tapped into leadership skills I didn't know he had and was determined to see him finish well. Academically, she pushed his reading/writing and gave him great opportunity to further develop his love for math. </div>
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I don't know what other schools do when students leave but they made us feel like we would be forever missed. Brooks was given the most thoughtful card and notes. The parents of the class gave me a Target gift card to enjoy as soon as I hit US soil just for being a homeroom mom. Mrs. Beck offered to make the snack of his choice (popcorn) for us to enjoy for a little in-class going away party. </div>
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Me and my hormones cried the entire time! </div>
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Each student gave Barrett and I separate gifts and little individual notes saying goodbye and thanking me for helping as homeroom mom. I am not the ideal homeroom mom and struggled much of the year. There were no words...I was just so humbled. </div>
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Ms. Yamazaki!! Sweetheart!!</div>
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And when the last bell rang we grabbed one last hug and love from our beloved Mrs. Chaplin who poured everything into both boys for their PreK years. Such a talented and gifted teacher with the most generous heart for other people.</div>
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And of course Mrs. Heney who was Brooks' kindergarten teacher. She was incredibly patient with this growing, pushing the boundaries little man! She loved him all the way through KG! </div>
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Dusty on the outside but a pearl on the inside!! Love you and forever will miss you ASD!!</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-23387199738822859762013-06-12T06:29:00.000+03:002013-06-12T06:29:17.461+03:00Closing out...<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh goodness our last few days in Doha were filled with chaos, joy, tears, heartache and a huge over whelming feeling of undeserved blessings! There aren't words or pictures to accurately describe how we felt and in many ways I think that's what keeps our experience so sacred and special. I was just a basket full of hormones and emotions which wasn't my favorite. We took every opportunity we could to grab one last hug, visit, experience with all that we were leaving behind and of course there wasn't enough enough time. </div>
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TCBY with our sweet friends Ava and Audrey</div>
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Georgia's last day at Apple Tree</div>
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My last ladies Bible Study at Grace Fellowship..forever remembered and treasured group. </div>
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This is one of my most treasured departing gifts. My dear friend Beth made this precious quilt for Townley. What an amazing labor of love and its absolutely adorable! </div>
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A few nights before leaving Doha we spent some special time with friends who have blessed us and especially our children and home. Gwen has been apart of our family for all 5 years. She served our us so well and sacrificially. Its so hard for us and Americans to understand how house help, nannies, live-in maids, drivers, etc. play such a big role in eastern cultures. I was so quick to judge the extra help people hired as expats when I first arrived. Of course there is unfair treatment in certain situations and always a tendency to get lazy with the luxury of such a unique blessing. But for the most part we all help each other benefit. We were immensely blessed for Gwen to be in our house so often. We were humbled to provide her a job to support her family in the Phillipines but she will never know how her life, her spirit, her family and sacrifice influenced me forever. God used her and saying goodbye was one of the hardest of all. Letting go and not knowing if we'll ever hug again on this side of heaven was horrible feeling.</div>
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Gwen and Georgia</div>
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Mrs. Raquel also was one of our favorites! She lived with our dear friends the Patrizi's and gave a lot of sweet love to our doggies and kiddos. She'll always have a special place in our hearts. </div>
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Last night with some of our Doha fam. Aunt Sherry and Noodle Head! </div>
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Last hugs with Gwen!</div>
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The weekend before we left our precious friends the Patrizi's hosted some of our dearest Doha family for dinner. The Patrizi's don't do anything half way and they have the restaurant business in their blood so it was an incredible evening and good time together with our sweet friends!</div>
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Truth! </div>
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Sherry, Hostess with the Mostest is also "THE" Doha photog. She took our family photos and used our unseen prints as a little decor. </div>
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Teresa, me and Gena</div>
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Chris, James, Ed, Nick and silly Brad</div>
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Thank you sweet sweet friends for blessing our lives and our children. You have loved us so well. So thankful Doha was just the beginning for us. Love you and miss you already!! </div>
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Sherry took this picture of us one day as we were leaving our compound. Our glorious rent car was straight up local...Land Cruiser with of course the stripes. It was important that our kids hang out the window from the front seat and not wear their seat belts if we were truly "going local"! Peace out Doha! </div>
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The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-36893029164421490902013-05-03T06:12:00.001+03:002013-05-03T06:43:26.927+03:00Goodbye to Grace Fellowship<div style="text-align: center;">
Its very hard to put into words how our church in Doha helped to transform our lives as Christians and followers of Jesus. Obviously its not the building, services, programs, Bible studies or any other practical "to-dos". Its the group, the Body, the people, the nations, etc. And its nothing we were looking for or expected to find. My eyes have been opened and my heart has changed thanks to God's beautiful grace. I'm humbled he would be so patient with me. Honestly I remember it being a a tough adjustment getting used to a very basic simple no show church. Hum...similar to the way Jesus began His ministry and idea for the church. </div>
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Nick and I were critical and nothing but self-serving when we first arrived and wanted to dissect everything that wasn't what we were used to. Turns out what we were used to was a legalistic, traditional, narrow minded and judgemental worship and faith. God has a plan and purpose for everyone in His time and how He gets to the heart of what really matters. I have never felt more loved, convicted, broken, changed and transformed. </div>
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As He does, God used people to show us what His church looks like and what His love really means. Through Grace Fellowship we were changed. Nick and I were honored to serve in some ways that truly blessed us. Nick served as one of the few finance team members. I was thankful to be a Mops coordinator and also serve on the women's ministry board as the outreach coordinator. </div>
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These pictures are from our last Friday at Grace. I'm thankful we can leave Doha knowing our faith isn't in our church or
cultural/religious traditions, which is for the most part where my faith was when I left Texas for this middle eastern adventure. </div>
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However, we will terribly miss that beautiful picture of what heaven must look like...and the people that make up true examples of brothers and sisters!</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-7912709648321071152013-05-02T06:30:00.003+03:002013-05-02T06:30:36.500+03:00Spring Break 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
So we started our Spring Break by saying goodbye to compound friends. We knew time would fly by after our week off. Plus, some friends would be away from Doha and we would miss the chance to see them before moving to Houston.</div>
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For the week of spring break we mostly enjoyed some down time together and then finished our week with friends and an overnight staycation at the Ritz hotel. I took note that there was something truly valuable about our last Spring Break in Doha and other special days. While we miss things to do and have so often found ourselves bored, there is something to be said about boredom...it pushes you towards people and relationships rather than busy-ness. We have spent so much time in Doha with people rather than distracted by activities that would keep us from quality time with dear friends who are more like family. For that I am very thankful and feel blessed to have even noticed. This Doha life can't be recreated anywhere else. </div>
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Measured our Doha friends for the last time before moving. We have a long list of friends and neighbors who have their mark on our growth board. Pretty fun to see how big our boys are compared to when we arrived almost 5 years ago. And now we have a fun group of Doha friends to take with us that left a mark on the lives of our kids too. </div>
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Spent one morning at the beach with some of our compound buddies. </div>
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It was just after we had the blooming onion that everything, I mean everything went south!!! Poor restaurant! Lots of challenges opening an American (wanna be Australian) restaurant in the middle east where the wait staff is mostly from Asia/Phillipines. The American trainers were pretty clueless! Lots was lost in translation! </div>
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We ordered pizza for night number 2...much better!! and much cheaper!!</div>
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Sweet Doha Cousins together one last time. Hopefully they're all Houston bound with us in the next few months!!</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-5262612996504872562013-04-15T21:14:00.001+03:002013-04-15T21:14:49.226+03:00Fun before Farewell!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I hosted a little going away party for the boys and Georgia at our compound pool on the first day of spring break. We missed a few of our little friends but still had a great and rowdy time. Whew...lots of boys on a big water slide means CRAZY! But we had so much fun and I'm glad we set aside some time to hand with our compound crew!</div>
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First go at it!! Nothin' but fun! </div>
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G made the climb...</div>
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Bees and William</div>
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Big crew</div>
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Sweet mamas...Beth, Vicky and Angie</div>
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Litster boys!</div>
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Fun girls...Kristine and Michelle</div>
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MacGregor kiddos!</div>
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Barrett and one of his best buddies, Ryder from school. </div>
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More Al Fardan Compound groupies! </div>
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Kristin, Vicky and Lindsay</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-43508159094422841132013-04-15T13:08:00.001+03:002013-04-15T13:08:25.380+03:00Special Doha Peeps!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week my sweet friends gathered up for a few girls night out dinners. It was great to say goodbye or see ya later to so many special people before we move. </div>
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Jen organized a night out at an awesome sushi restaurant with our own private table cut into the floor. </div>
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Cheers to some incredible women who I've had the privilege to serve along side of at church with our women's ministry and/or Mops. </div>
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Check out this sweet ride Sherry and I ran into on our way to dinner a few nights later. He was so proud that we wanted a picture. </div>
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Trader Vic's GNO with some precious friends that have truly changed my life in unique ways. Mentors, loyal friends, true examples of service and of course a blast of fun! </div>
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Alisa, Teresa, Traci and Sherry</div>
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Brenda, Melissa and Pam</div>
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Kelly and Stacy</div>
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Shana, Kristine, Yvonne - AF2 compound sistas!</div>
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Me, Lindsay and Clarissa</div>
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Melissa planned the fun night out and has been doing this Doha life for just about as long as we have. Our Baylor blood and DFW roots run deep and Doha was just he beginning for us! So thankful for her family. Very thankful for her sweet husband Dr. Steve too, who doesn't mind taking idiot medical questions. We've been blessed to share life with them! </div>
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And a few days later we were celebrating my friend Clarissa's soon little bundle. Nothing like afternoon tea at the Ritz to welcome a baby into this world...Doha style that's for sure! Its been a joy to share pregnancy and Doha drama with this sweet girl! We met in India about a year ago and I haven't been the same since! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6J5a-SBgwEk/UWuz3eBAH-I/AAAAAAAALLI/jNck8cwGVtM/s1600/IMG_3858.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6J5a-SBgwEk/UWuz3eBAH-I/AAAAAAAALLI/jNck8cwGVtM/s640/IMG_3858.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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As usual in Doha, Easter weekend feels unlike an American Easter.</div>
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Thursday after school we started the weekend off with dying some eggs. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImY3IqPNLoY/UWq5mSt4DOI/AAAAAAAALJU/UxuUQe4gxt4/s1600/IMG_3812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImY3IqPNLoY/UWq5mSt4DOI/AAAAAAAALJU/UxuUQe4gxt4/s640/IMG_3812.JPG" width="640" /></a>And since we go to church on Friday, our morning service at Grace Fellowship was for both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. </div>
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My big Brooks</div>
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The three! </div>
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And the rest of the weekend was spent just hanging with friends and enjoying each other. </div>
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Nick was off to work on Easter morning but the kids were out of school. We did a little bunny action!</div>
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After hunting eggs we went to our compound pool to spend the day with our buddies. The kids had a similar response to the women at the empty tomb when they saw their ASD principal at the pool!! It was Mr. Heney!! His family was hanging with some of our neighbors for the morning and enjoying the pool. Its hard to believe...he actually leaves the school and has a real life! </div>
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Cuddle time, movie time and snacks...we made a day of it since the daddies were working. </div>
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Nick and I wrapped up our day with watching (and crying through) the Passion of the Christ. God has proven Himself to be ever present in so many new ways since we have lived in Doha. One of the most significant chains that has been loosened in my life revolves around American culture traditions. Don't get me wrong...I love some family traditions and fun times but this Easter was a HUGE reminder that when the fluff is stripped away His Spirit, faithfulness, suffering, power and glory are a lot more obvious and of course still there! I pray that as we move back to the capital of commercialism we can live balanced and less distracted lives that truly honor God. Doha lessons just keep coming! PTL!</div>
<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-63397778472869290492013-04-14T17:06:00.000+03:002013-04-14T17:06:20.297+03:00We HEART Miss Yamazaki<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago we celebrated Barrett's teacher's birthday. She is an absolute treasure to us and will always have a very special place in our hearts. Kindergarten teachers are truly something special and we've been so blessed. I'm so glad Barrett was able to only miss just about the last month of school with her. She has kick started our little Bear's learning! </div>
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We enjoyed the most beautiful cake made by Mohammad's aunt and then gave her a special present. </div>
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Brooks got a birthday gift like this and LOVED it. Its a Pinterest idea and was a hug hit with a class full of kindergarteners. (I think the cube kleenex box makes for a cuter presentation but in the middle east the long rectangle is considered the official table napkin always within reach).</div>
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Miss Yamazaki was soon leaving on a trip to Thailand over spring break so we sent her with some spending money to relax at the spa. </div>
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Happiest Birthday to one of the best KG teachers ever!! </div>
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Last weekend the boys participated in the ASD Dragon Triathlon. We didn't really give them the option not to participate. Just sounded like a great opportunity. I mean, I don't want to sign myself up but why not throw my kids into it! </div>
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The tag line was "Just Tri It"...so they did! Brooks was a little apprehensive but Barrett was all in from the beginning. As we got closer they got more excited and geared up! </div>
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This event and entire morning totally exceeded all of our expectations. There were no prizes (other than a certificate) but the self confidence and pride alone was awesome! Talent and athletic ability had nothing to do with it. It was just about participating and finishing the race. </div>
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All of the parents were hilarious...so proud and running everywhere trying to keep up with their little athlete so they could encourage, take pictures and totally exhaust themselves! We were all a little over the top and bursting with pride! I guess team sports keep you from getting too physically close but for this individual business, we all couldn't help but be doing it right along with them! </div>
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Each athlete could pick a special transition area marked off for all of their stuff.</div>
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Brooks all set and ready to get going. </div>
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Brooks and Emery waiting for their age division to start.</div>
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Little bro waiting to watch Brooks start the swimming portion of the race </div>
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Both boys reported that it was really hard but they loved it. </div>
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6 and under division getting organized...kinda like herding cats!</div>
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I was so caught up in the moment, I wasn't paying attention to my camera setting so these pictures aren't great but I love this of Bear. Running like a mad man with a spring in his step to the transition area. </div>
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FINISH LINE for Barrett!!</div>
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What a fun experience for all of us. There were over 350 athletes from ages 4 to adult. The PE staff and volunteers put on an amazing event. It was so well organized and planned. Also really thankful we left little sister with the babysitter that morning. whew! </div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-21017446470510845612013-03-13T20:17:00.000+03:002013-03-13T20:17:34.790+03:00More Celebrating!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Just a few days before Barrett's birthday Nick was offered a new job with our current company but across the ocean in Houston. So he dashed out of Doha asap to check things out. <br />
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We were all sad that he would be missing Barrett's birthday but there are great adventures on the horizon so we let him go! </div>
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Started off with a little sugar to get things going on March 2nd!! </div>
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Barrett's birthday fell on a Saturday, which happened to be the same day we were in charge of snacks for the soccer game. Donuts and orange slices of course. </div>
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After our game we went to Chili's for a birthday lunch! </div>
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Digging in! </div>
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And finally Daddy arrived back home from Houston at the end of the week so we had a little family celebration with presents from the USA. </div>
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Gotta love these straws Honey gave the kids! So hysterically funny! </div>
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And last but not least we let Barrett open one really special present...announcing baby Junod #4. </div>
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The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-74489879494988334892013-03-13T16:29:00.001+03:002013-03-13T16:29:39.488+03:00Barrett's Art Party<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week was Barrett's 6th birthday! We put off a family celebration until Daddy was back in town from Houston and just celebrated all week long with friends and other activities. The big party day was on Tuesday after school. Bear is always easy going when it comes to opinions. He's not demanding and usually doesn't mind just tagging along with whatever everyone is doing. But for a birthday, you should have some opinions! We finally landed on something he was excited about. He LOVES art at school and keeps bringing home the most beautiful little masterpieces. So we decided to have an art party. Tried to keep things from being a rainbow or girl looking party and I think it was a success. We kept the numbers down and had the best time. Everyone invited stayed really interested and seemed to enjoy it. Thank goodness I had some extra helping hands to make things possible! </div>
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First up a little outdoor painting</div>
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Smocks are a good idea but seriously...its just impossible for little boys to keep paint off clothes and faces. </div>
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Beautiful art work by Brooks, Christoph and Barrett</div>
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Barrett and his best bud Cres</div>
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One of my friends from church, Whitney is an incredible artist. She just started a business here in Doha, so I asked her to come help with the party. She was very excited for us to be her very first kids' party. She was so great with the kids and obviously we had a wide range of talent :) She brought everything for the canvas painting and I didn't have to worry about any details. </div>
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While the girls painted, the boys worked on plates with permanent/Sharpie marker. This was a Pinterest idea which FAILED!! I baked the plates after the party and the marker still washed and smeared off. Boo! But still a fun activity. Just don't eat on the plate. </div>
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Birthday Boy! </div>
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Just about a week before Barrett's birthday he came home from school with these 2 pieces of art! I was thrilled to have a centerpiece for his party and pretty impressed with kindergarten art from little Bear. </div>
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Then the boys had their turn with Mrs. Whitney!</div>
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Singing happy birthday! Paint pallet mini cupcakes for everyone. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-phgyyXimNXk/UUBzIffSBQI/AAAAAAAALBg/sGX2HPpg-7M/s1600/IMG_3547.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-phgyyXimNXk/UUBzIffSBQI/AAAAAAAALBg/sGX2HPpg-7M/s640/IMG_3547.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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The Masterpieces!!</div>
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I can't miss the mark of Barrett taking the initiative to cut his own hair. Its pretty obvious in every picture. But we love him just the same...especially Georgia! </div>
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Paintbrush rice crispy treats for the taking and eating! </div>
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Brooks snapped this pic of me and little Bear. So incredibly thankful to be blessed by such a sweet spirited thing. We had a great afternoon celebrating such a special gift God's given our family! <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8p0wlBRa7OI/UUBzM9BKiLI/AAAAAAAALCM/Zs9u5u5X5X8/s1600/IMG_3578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8p0wlBRa7OI/UUBzM9BKiLI/AAAAAAAALCM/Zs9u5u5X5X8/s640/IMG_3578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-78135994673629582202013-03-10T21:04:00.001+03:002013-03-10T21:04:58.928+03:00Farewell to Morgan<div style="text-align: center;">
Last weekend I helped host a little going away party for our sweet friend Morgan. She lived here about 18 months just after graduating from Auburn and was a blessing to us in so many ways. She worked on her masters and was a full time sub at ASD while living with her parents (our dear friends) Gena and Dan. Didn't take long for us to snatch her up as our number one babysitter since they live just a few doors down! She has been a precious part of our lives in so many ways. Once again blessed by a friendship that I wasn't looking for. She's headed back to Texas to get married and live in Dallas. So excited we'll be seeing her in both Houston and Dallas in the near future! </div>
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Gena (Morgan's mom) and I put together a spread that included food and decor from her recent foreign experiences and of course her homeland. Morgan finished her education degree by student teaching in Greece so we served up typical Greek appetizers and of course Greek salad. And just around the corner from those options was a full spread of Arabic food from this region including shwarmas, hummos, and tabouli.</div>
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And of course the main attraction was a little Texas grub. Beef sliders and Nacho bar. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BSixEEZtP1Q/UTzIIRujj5I/AAAAAAAAK-A/Fqc-AX9yGQU/s1600/IMG_3431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BSixEEZtP1Q/UTzIIRujj5I/AAAAAAAAK-A/Fqc-AX9yGQU/s640/IMG_3431.JPG" width="640" /> </a>We aren't the only family that snagged Morgan for babysitting. She was also in high demand for tutoring so she had a big little people fan club!</div>
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And she ALWAYS takes the time to make the little people feel special wherever she is. </div>
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What a great mama she'll be one day! </div>
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After the party (looking a little worn out) but so so thankful for this sweet girl and our time with her in Doha! We'll miss her so much but can't wait to see what's just around the corner. We love your Morgie! </div>
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Seems like we've been out to the Singing Dunes 100 times in the last 5 years. But it never gets old.</div>
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Can you see tiny Barrett climbing the monster dune?</div>
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Brooks at the top!</div>
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And the ladies head up...including little Georgia. </div>
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They made it! </div>
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Just hangin' with Morgan! She's such a sweetheart to always love on these little monkeys!</div>
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After we enjoyed Fudd's grilled burgers. I introduced everyone to the new and improved Smore! Not Hersheys but Reeces! Yes...you've missed out! </div>
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Traci and Teresa licking their chops! </div>
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Barrett with his deliciousness!</div>
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While we were at the Singing Dunes Nick headed to the Inland Sea for the Men's retreat at our church. </div>
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Pretty sweet view</div>
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<span id="goog_446856005"></span><span id="goog_446856006"></span><br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-91019170034097336762013-03-10T07:44:00.002+03:002013-03-10T07:57:51.943+03:00Trophy Day!<div style="text-align: center;">
We finished up baseball season strong. It was a pretty hefty commitment for our family. Daddy coached both of the boys teams as well as coordinating the T-ball league. He did such a great job with kids and with parents. The boys changed and improved so much. It was a lot of fun to watch. </div>
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Barrett's T-ball team celebrated with a donut party, bounce houses and trophies! </div>
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It was so much fun to play with our best buddies Cres and Coach Brad </div>
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Just after Barrett's trophy party we headed over to the big boy fields where Brooks finished up his last game with the Rockies. </div>
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He was so excited to get the game ball. </div>
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What a fun experience to watch these boys step it up and truly learn the game. Coach Nick and Coach Bobby were<span style="color: #0000ee;"> so</span> patient with these boys! It takes a special man to coach 7 and 8 year olds.</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-78585370910410556492013-03-09T22:31:00.000+03:002013-03-10T21:32:09.149+03:00Virtual Day! <div style="text-align: center;">
We recently had a virtual school day at ASD, which is basically a fire drill where the campus isn't accessible and students do their school work from home via the internet and school websites. There were a few complaints but it obviously makes a lot of sense considering the region we live in and the unknown possibilities.<br />
A few years ago schools were shut down for weeks in Qatar because of the Swine flu outbreak. So this drill could really be helpful in the future when kids need to get their work done during unusual circumstances. </div>
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So we had the day off of actually going to school but still had some work to do. And why not play before actually doing what you're supposed to!! </div>
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We met our Doha cousins at the Sheraton park for all kinds of fun. </div>
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Daddy's office in the background, the green and white building with on the right. </div>
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My Doha sistas!</div>
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We worked up quite the appetite and headed to the souq for lunch! </div>
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Georgie and Emmy </div>
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Caught a glimpse of the camels on our way back to the car. </div>
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Then we did the boring stuff...school! </div>
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Lets just say that hour of homeschooling will last me for a lifetime. I was about to hurt someone! One boy on the laptop, the other on the desktop, both demanding the life out of me with questions I couldn't even help them with. Whew, I'm glad I'm not a student anymore. Also glad they have a daddy they can ask b/c I'm seriously O.U.T. on helping with school work. </div>
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Brooks had 4 assignments. Here he's doing a one for music.</div>
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Barrett had 3 assignments. All which included a video and then an activity for them to return the next day at school. Not only did they have to turn in their work. The teachers could monitor who was logged in or not that day. Way to much pressure for me! I'll happily put them on the bus and send them to get some good school the old fashioned way! All respect goes to the homeschooling mama! </div>
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A few weeks ago we got a scary phone call. My doc said that the Triple Screen blood work had come back and there was a possibility that our baby had Trisomy 18. We had anxiously waited 4 hours to finally see the doctor which didn't help our nerves. Once we were in her office she immediately called a specialist while we were there and we were set up to see him at 5pm that afternoon. We left the hospital shocked and emotional but still faithful and believing there was a healthy baby until we were absolutely told differently. It was the Doha moment that sent fear all over me. What will we do? Do we need to quickly get to the US? Would we do the next test/amnio here? Who do we trust? ugh!!! </div>
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In the parking lot, Nick prayed for us and our sweet baby and that God would be glorified in whatever the outcome. He thanked the Lord for the situation that put us in a place of surrender and humility before the Lord. I found a divine stillness over the next few hours but will never forget all the thoughts and waves of emotions that engulfed my mind during that time. No one knew about the phone call or doctor's visit because it all happened so quickly. There wasn't even time to tell our families because of the difference in time. But once again our Doha family filled the gap! A few of my precious friends were together and immediately prayed and also made a surprise plan. </div>
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About an hour before I had to leave Dede, Traci and Teresa were at my house insisting to take care of the kids and just a few hours later the Warners were delivering dinner as if there wasn't an option. Long story short after a terrible 36 hours and a quick visit with the fetal specialist we had great news. The ultra sound showed that our baby was healthy and growing right on track. And when it was all said and done we found an amazing team of doctors and a new brand new office to be apart of. We were so thankful and wish we had known about them sooner. Their technology, expertise and kindness was unlike anything we've ever experienced in Doha. </div>
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And all the while...our big kids were being loved on like family! </div>
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Sometimes you never know how much you need to be loved like that. I think living so far away keeps you from really recognizing how much you need your family in desperate moments of heartache. These irreplaceable friends have such a special place in my heart. And this crazy desert is the place to find people like that! </div>
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Everyone was highly entertained! </div>
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They sent me these pictures while we were seeing the specialist. Obviously they took these monkeys to the park. Not only that they were spoiled with ice cream and candy!</div>
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We were home with our answered prayer just before bedtime and all babies were fed and clean! One of the best things I've ever been forced to do was to think outside of my "friend box". Coming to Doha made me expand my vision of what my friends look like. These 3 and a few others have been treasures in this sand box! </div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-14367516624067774632013-03-09T16:01:00.001+03:002013-03-09T22:50:27.266+03:00Valentines Day! <div style="text-align: center;">
Time for catching up!! So here it goes. Obviously we did a little celebrating for Valentines Day. And as usual, room mom duty called. So we had full day of parties! </div>
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First up, Bear had a Parent Valentine Coffee. They wrote love letters to their parents and we surprised them with a love letter. We read to each other and shared some delicious food that Barrett's teacher treated us to. </div>
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A little later I moved around the hall to 1st grade for Brooks' party. Weeks before valentines day they were given homework to write personal valentines to each student and both teachers in their class. They wrote why each person was special and then read all of their valentines at the party. It was really encouraging and sweet. Lord knows these amazing teachers need all the encouragement they can get. They have got a challenge!! Most of Brooks' valentines complemented his recess skills, like tag, soccer, speed, etc. Not bad just leaves room for character compliments in his future I hope :)</div>
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We served up some Valentine Floats which were a big hit. Cherry 7Up and vanilla ice cream. </div>
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And Georgia spent the day with her Aunt Sherry. Sherry was walking her dog early by our villa that morning and Georgia begged (mostly cried) to go with her. They ended up spending the whole day together. While I was at school they made sweet doily valentines for us, ran errands together and shared a very special lunch date over sushi and noodles! We are one blessed family to be loved so well by the Patrizis! </div>
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Valentine Kisses after she found some lipstick!!</div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-55108267183095831202013-02-17T21:19:00.000+03:002013-02-17T21:29:13.322+03:00Boot Scoot 2013!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Last weekend was the annual Boot Scoot. Doha's biggest and best party for Texans! We love it, minus the Aggie portion. We put up with the maroon and of course still love our Aggie friends but will not pretend to be supportive of that school down the road on Hwy 6. <br />
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Sherry was hired as the photog. A few of these shots are borrowed from her. She's so talented and this picture captures her infectious fun spirit. Love her! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5On6AYhX3ig/USESMhrvBqI/AAAAAAAAKz0/p1eScmWJz1w/s1600/IMG_3225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5On6AYhX3ig/USESMhrvBqI/AAAAAAAAKz0/p1eScmWJz1w/s640/IMG_3225.JPG" width="640" /> </a>Some of our favorite Doha people!! I'm diggin' the cowboy with the hat...<br />
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Lindsay, me, Vicky and Sally<br />
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Serious dancin'...switchin up dance partners.<br />
Sherry and Ed<br />
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Chris trying to teach my rhythm challenged feet to polka :) When you gather serious Texans together, you can learn a lot more than the two-step. <br />
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We endured the usual Aggie War Hymn...God bless em. <br />
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The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-59743123413922732972013-02-17T20:08:00.001+03:002013-02-17T20:13:58.004+03:00Alisa's Moroccan Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, these chicas are all a little more "mature" than I am. And am I forever grateful!!! I have never in my life had more incredible mentors at my fingertips. Its absolutely no doubt divine timing. I think of them as my roots in Doha...like you have your roots back home where your mama is...well that's the capacity at which these women serve me! </div>
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<br />The Junodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126669972428570198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396159456972030228.post-53009036064128289802013-02-16T21:46:00.001+03:002013-02-17T20:12:49.854+03:00What's happenin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of big bro help from Barrett as Georgia transitions from the crib to well, basically the floor. They are a serious pair! Love hard, fight hard! </div>
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Making homemade pizzas with our buddies and then having a big ol sleepover at our house! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLs__VLw9E4/UR8dWB5hqEI/AAAAAAAAKu0/nX05mSnD_WQ/s1600/IMG_2338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLs__VLw9E4/UR8dWB5hqEI/AAAAAAAAKu0/nX05mSnD_WQ/s640/IMG_2338.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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One of our dearest Doha friends was back!!! Dede was here for a few weeks since her hubs, Jerry was working in the region so we had all kinds of extra fun beginning with a bbq at the Warners. </div>
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Georgia with some of her favorite Aunts (Gena, Traci and Dede) </div>
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Melissa, Pam, Teresa </div>
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Cute little sideline supporters...Emery and Georgie</div>
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Tom and Stacey have been in Doha for 11 years! They will be greatly missed...especially on the softball field! </div>
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"The Heat's" biggest fans...Mrs. Pam and Georgia! </div>
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Over the weekend we had a great Doha day. Nick was out of town for the previous 7 days and we were wearing thin. Much to our surprise the Warners were planning a fun day out in the desert and invited mama and her 3 little bears to join them!! Aren't they brave! We are so thankful and had so much fun. It was unusual and we made some great Doha memories. We drove out of Doha into the middle of NO WHERE for the most unreal set up. </div>
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The International (seriously?) Falcons and Hunting Festival</div>
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Serving us Arabic tea...he loved Georgia but she wasn't so sure. </div>
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The queens on their thrones...out in the middle of the freakin' desert! </div>
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Hangin around...waiting for the Saluki races that were supposed to start at 2pm "sharp"...yeah right. </div>
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Dan deciding on his tea</div>
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Morgan deciding on a snack</div>
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Move to a foreign country and you'll be surprised how many surprises you actually eat :) All very traditional Arabic food. We especially loved the Arabic Awwamat...aka donut holes soaked in honey. </div>
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Georgie loved the noodles</div>
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Next up the Saluki races. Saluki is the Arabic dog breed...similar to a greyhound. Again, we're out in the middle of the desert and they have 2 huge jumbo trons set up...all run by generators. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A1F7n8_FyC0/UQUyhu6QXXI/AAAAAAAAKrY/BSkTGPcpfQ8/s1600/IMG_3081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A1F7n8_FyC0/UQUyhu6QXXI/AAAAAAAAKrY/BSkTGPcpfQ8/s640/IMG_3081.JPG" width="640" /> </a>Here come the dogs....let the pictures speak for themselves. CRAZY! </div>
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There were more land cruisers driving along side than there were dogs! </div>
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These kids may never make the jumbo-tron at Minute Maid Park or The Ballpark but the sure did for the Saluki races! Little westerners always playing in the sand. Never gets old. </div>
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My people and my sweet friend Morgan! </div>
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A little falcon competition. This is a very popular and VERY EXPENSIVE hobby. They used to use falcons for hunting, now they're primarily a for stature and competition. One bird can be worth more than $250,000. </div>
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Brooks checking him out. </div>
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We really had so much fun and the boys loved it all. This family is so good to us. Dan and Morgan took the boys around to look at skeet shooting too, which was of course fascinating. </div>
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After wrapping things up at the festival we headed for some beach time. </div>
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another random hobby</div>
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Mr. Dan and Brooks working on our fire pit</div>
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Playing catch</div>
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4-wheelers, calling it a night</div>
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full moon, chilly night and warm campfire</div>
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