Caps all round

Summer is creeping back, the temp's are rising and the caps are coming out of the cupboard. Cruising on the beach and around Safa Park, Dubai in Feb.

What a catch...!

Charley treated a group of us to a fishing trip in the Arabian Sea to celebrate his new job appointment in Singapore. The beer, banter (and fishing on the side) were great. Our young angler, Dylan, (cheered on vigorously by the rest of us) managed to haul in this thing which the crew reckoned was around 35 kg's. Alright, it was 10 - 15 kg's. Cheers Charley.

Daniel's First Birthday

It seems hard to believe that our little Danny Manny made his entrance into the world a whole year ago today! We had a fun-filled morning celebrating his birthday with friends at home - the birthday boy wasn't feeling his normal self however as he'd spent the night running a high temperature (hence the black rings under Mom and Dad's eyes). After spending a large portion of the party asleep, Dan then surfaced feeling a lot better and managed to get into the party spirit...

Jumping amongst the balls...

A view of the party from our upstairs balcony

Peta-Anne, Stef & Chelsea jetted across from London for the party :)

Josh prepares to launch himself into the food...

Michaela and little Zara-Rehn (isn't she adorable?)

The Moms watch the kids...

... while the Dads have a tea party inside!!!

Check out the two balls being thrown at the photographer!

Josh helps extinguish the flames

Elsie was here to join in the festivities - we are loving having her over here and really hope she is enjoying her experience in Dubai as well :)

The Birthday Boy and Parents...

And last but not least, my favourite photo of the day!

Off to work

Josh decided this morning that this was how he wanted to get dressed, as he was going to work with Daddy today... As tempting as the idea was for Daddy (as he is rather swamped at the moment and could do with some extra assistance), Daddy had to refuse Josh's request.
Don't worry my boy. There 'll be plenty of days in the years to come to wear a tie and engage in legal mumbo jumbo with your Dad :)