Mamatography - Week 5

The big trip... we went to the Red Sea for a few days. Here is the story in pictures:

Day 1: Ready or not, here we come. Miss C got a new car seat before we left which we marketed a bit (too much I guess) as a princess seat, since she insisted on crown, veil and wand... :) We stopped at a beautiful Alpaca farm on the way, where C got to actually ride one. She got a little scared and so we took a walk with this beautiful animal.

 

Day 2: Beach. I was looking forward for years to swimm with the dolphins and I finally did. Actually I snorkeled with them. It was unbelievable. C and E had to stay on the beach and when I left (after I explained what is about to happen) C got very upset and woke up E. It was very hard to hear them cry, but I had booked it and it truely was the first thing I did for myself in years. I knew they were well taken care off and safe with their grandparents, so I went. Afterwards, everyone was happy again and we had so unhealthy snacks.

 



Day 3: Aquarium. It was raining and nasty so we went to the aquarium. But after the storm, the view from the hotel is beautiful (my father-in-law took this one with his iPod). You can see Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia from here... not on this picture but in actuality.

Day 4: I did not take a picture that day. I was very pre-occupied with thoughts about a little girl that passed away in the community that we left before we moved here. You can read her story here. http://ayeletgalena.tumblr.com/

Day 5: Driving back home. Baby got a high fever that day and a 4 hour drive took us more than 8 hours with all the stops. It was terrible, because she was crying so much and all I wanted to do was take her out of her car seat. Thank G-d my husband does not elt me do that when my emotions take over. However, when we were about half way a camel crossed our road.

  

Day 6: Finally home. We take baby to the doctor and she still has an ear infection but the fever broke. We make some yummy food and prepare for Shabbat. And we finally have our first tooth after months of teething!!!!!!!

Day 7: Shabbat. The day of rest. We love our day together. Lots of cuddles, walks, games. No TV, phone, computer or other distractions. But good food, naps and seeing friends. After Havdallah and before bedtime, the kids cuddle a bit and it was just too cute for words.

see you all next week....