MAMA ABBOTT!!!!!

Just in case you're worried......Emily is JUST FINE :)

Anything for a Friend.

Really. Truly. ANYTHING. Including a much-too-tight ride home from the mall!

All That Matters.

These American's may not know:

- what buttertarts are
- what poutine is
- what "gongshow" means
- what our national anthem sounds like
- that we have a Canadian Thanksgiving
- that we celebrate Halloween
- that we celebrate Valentine's Day
- what the Hockey Night in Canada theme song is

OR

- what a "canuck" is



But........they do know HOW TO HAVE FUN!!! Today we had an extravagant outing at the mall. Em and I like that they're "YES PEOPLE"!

PIZZA PARTY!!!

Last night we hosted a "pizza party" to honour the 6 packages of Betty Crocker pizza crust we found at the Sultan Center this week. The dough is simple to make (just add water!) and when you load it up with yummy toppings the pizza is TO DIE FOR!!! I think that's all I can say about it.....I fear that others may drive to the store and purchase the remaining stock!!!

P.S. Real chefs wear aprons!

C-Totes Celebration!!!

What better way is there to celebrate a reunion than a trip to Kuwait's Scientific Center?! Yesterday we had the most fabulous day with C-Totes, Ian, and Alex. Ian has come to learn that I always have my camera with me and at any moment he may be asked to smile for it. Here is 2% (BAHA) of what we captured yesterday:

"Pretend that you're swimming!!!" (Thank you LEAH for the photo inspiration).

Those are some HAPPY FEET if you ask me!

Do you see the obscurely shaped coral? AMAZING.

Jellyfish are super cool until they sting you at your birthday party.

I heart sharks. NOT.

First turtle sighting at the aquarium!!! We didn't have the privilege of seeing this fella the last time we were there!!!

This one looks more believable than the last one. Agreed?!

It's HAMMER Time!

Or "Tea Time" as you may call it. At our iftar event the other night, we learned about a new delicious brew called "loomi tea". It's made by crushing dried limes (often marketed as "lemons", haha) and then steeping the pieces in boiling hot water. Mmmmm....add a wee bit of sugar and you'll be sipping your way to paradise.

I asked Emily to take this picture for my Daddy in particular. Hey DAD - it's a tea that requires some hammer work!!! Maybe you would like it??? I will bring some home for you to try!!!

EID MUBARAK!!!

Wishing all of our friends in Kuwait and Egypt a very happy holiday!!!

IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

We just finished dinner, the dishes are done and we are in the process of making tea!!! It only seems appropriate to follow up with this very post!

* Today we went into school to get some "serious" work done (Pat, Emily, Me and the new teachers). Phil was kind enough to come in with me and helped to arrange my computer, organize my stationary, and assist with bulletin board decor (THANK YOU, HUBS!!!). My room is looking good and I can't wait to have student work up soon!

* We are having lots of fun getting to know Ian and Alex. They usually stop by for an afternoon tea and then an evening chat. Tonight we decided that "Funniest Home Video's" should be called "Funny Movies from Your Country". It's also fun to ask them if they'd like to know what's up in "their country" whenever "Good Morning America" is on. Haha....they are super-cute Americans.

* Phil finally has ESPN!!! Today we watched 13 year old's play baseball and apparently it was a big deal.

* Last night we were invited to an iftar hosted by a fabulous family here in Kuwait. It was MARVELOUS. The food was TOO GOOD and the hosts were their usual AWESOME. The event made me quite excited for school to begin!!! (<---- because it means I will see one of the hosts EVERY DAY!)

* This afternoon we took Emily to the Sultan Centre for the first time. She was quite impressed to find that it was much like shopping in a grocery store at home. There are so many familiar products that make you say "I AM OKAY HERE IN KUWAIT"! Today's purchases include: betty crocker pizza mix, mott's applesauce, and mini-wheats. Stocking our cart with items like these is such a day-maker.

* Pat and Kelly got a new furniture set and it looks FANTASTIC! I can't wait to get cozy on their new couches when we go up for tea!!!

* The other day I went to a "Body Sculpt" class at the gym. It can be confirmed that this class does IN FACT work to SCULPT the ENTIRE BODY. Ah - pain that makes you say "wa-hooo"!

* Tomorrow we get to see Colleen (C-totes)!!! She is also in Kuwait this year, but has been busy with orientation at her new school. I can't wait to catch up with her and give her the world's greatest hug.

Mmm......I am being lured off the blog with some caffeine-free raspberry tea and another great episode of the Biggest Loser (Season 8).

Ciao for now!

XOXO

So Much Pride!

Last night, Phil wanted to take us for yet ANOTHER tour of the newly organized storage room. This time - the five hundredth time - we insisted on TEA!

BEE RICH!

Mama C started a blog!!! Find her words of wisdom and love HERE!