Ski Dubai

Bob, Lee and Jeff received Ski Dubai passes as Christmas gifts and seeing as it was Lee's last day, we hit the slopes of Dubai.

I opted to go with the boys, as I didn't think I would be able to convince Jeff to go back. However, we were pleasantly surprised. We all managed to find our ski legs and got about 15 runs in on our 2 hour pass. Fun was had by all.


Hours before going to Ski Dubai...mentally preparing.

All his gear in tote, entering the Mall of the Emirates.

Getting our lift passes.

Suiting up.

All set.

We are in.

The hill.

Could be anywhere. Quad chair to the top.

Jeff

Lee

Bob

In the background is the Kempinski slope side accommodation. Funny.

We Skied Dubai!

Happy New Year!!!

In order to have a relaxing New Year's evening, we chose to order in dinner. We enjoyed a great Indian feast from the Rupee Room.

Heather & Brad joined us to ring in the New Year and we were able to watch, from afar, several fireworks displays going off along the shoreline of Dubai.

Happy New Years!!!


New Years dinner.

Forgot to open Christmas crackers at our Christmas dinner, so they became New Year's crackers.

Out and About

With only a few more days for Cind, Lee and Aisha, we squeezed in a visit to the Madinat Jumeirah, another visit to the park and beach. Time just flew by!


Flying Aisha.

Heading out.

Proof of visiting Dubai.

Park with Nan.

Staying warm after a dip at the pool.

Bob surveying the lay of the land.

Aisha/Pooh

Jeff using Gayle as a towel.

Soaking up the last of the sun in 2007.

Last visit to the beach in 2007.

Dubai Christmas

We arrived back in Dubai on the evening of the 27th and the Tisdall's & Tisdall-McPhee's kindly and patiently waited, so we could celebrate "Christmas" together on the 28th.

Again, we were spoilt. Thank you everyone.


Stockings.

Christmas coffee.

A little fun before presents.

I think she likes it.

I know he likes it...day pass to Ski Dubai.

Hours of bathtime entertainment.

My new ride. :)

Christmas dinner.

Vancouver Christmas

What a whirlwind! We travelled home to Vancouver for a brief visit for Christmas. (Jeff's shorter than mine) It was mom's year for Christmas dinner, so she got to host a 14 person sit down dinner in her new home, at her new table.

On Christmas Day, we enjoyed brunch at Mom's, a walk with the dog's and dinner with the extended family. It was great to see everyone in such a short visit.

We were thoroughly spoilt. Thank you everyone.


Warm welcome from Molly.

Mom with Kuro enjoying her new kitchen.

Christmas morning at Mom's.

Rob & Lisa.

Inventive stockings.

Christmas brunch.

At 25 pounds, this turkey had some cooking to do. Sorry Mom, both turkey photos you had your eyes closed.

New pots for Mom.

New skates for Ken...finally. :)

A new vacuum for Rob & Lisa.

Electrical wiring for the hitch on Dad's new ride.

New jacket for Molly.

Molly modelling her new jacket.

Trying to get the dogs to pose for a photos in the snow.

Turkey is served. I will need to get more dinner photos from the rest of the family. More to come.

A white Christmas!

On the 26th, we flew back to Dubai. Since Jeff is a Gold Skywards Member, we got upgraded on our flight from NY to Dubai. So great!

Jeff asleep in his lay flat bed.

The Tisdalls Arrive in Dubai

The Tisdall clan will be visiting for the holidays. Bob and Gayle arrived on December 13th and will be staying until mid-January, while Cindy, Lee and Aisha arrived on the 16th and will be with us until January 2nd.

For more photos of their visit to Dubai, go to Tales From Abroad.


Special chairs for Bob's visit.

Getting set up in the backyard.

Aisha, Cind & Lee.

Aisha & Gayle.

The Tisdall Inn - Open for Business

With the guests due to arrive in a week, we finally got to furnishing our spare bedrooms.


Second bedroom.

This couch easily converts into a sofa bed. Perfect for our third bedroom.