The latest on what Trevor does all day!  He stays busy exploring, playing and hanging out with Dad.  He also loves to play with his buddies - Annabel and Ava.  

 

Our gymnast! 

Taking a Blues Clues break while playing with Annabel. 

Babysitting Annabel's baby. 

Piggyback ride!

Helping Mom wash the dishes. 

We asked Ava and Trevor to say "Cheese" - This is what we got! 

Goofy kid~

No fear!  Feeding the giraffes at the Al Ain zoo.

 

 

The cheetah was very interested in Trevor.

Cleaning up his room.

Making his scrambled eggs!  This kid loves to be in the kitchen. 

Our first Holiday season is upon us in Abu Dhabi.  We were surprised to see any Halloween celebrations over here.  Matt's rugby club advertised a kids Halloween party and T was ready to dress up.  He did not make up his mind (Batman, puppy, Lightning McQueen, clown were an option for awhile) until we found the Spiderman costume.   He did not want to BE Spiderman, just dress up like him.  He slipped on the mask and started giggling.  We had a happy camper!

The Princesses were giving out small pumpkins filled with marshmallows and candy bags. 

Loved chasing the bubbles!
The fairy in the background is his buddy, Annabel.

Doing what Spiderman does best - climbing!

If he had a jump house in his room, he would be the happiest kid around.  

Checking out Buzz Lightyear!

"Weeeeeee!"

Part of the Festival - There were more jump houses on the other side
along with a Velcro wall.

The inflatable obstacle course ~

Loved Dora!  He and the little princess (Ava, another buddy) kept going back to
her and giving her hugs.

A wonderful grass area at the Pavilion   It had a graveyard set up under the trees. 

We found the perfect size chickens to cook in our little oven!  Using a technique from home ("You might be a redneck" came to mind) we, OK- Matt and Trevor, have made delicious dinners to share with friends.  It makes me giggle watching them "sit" in our oven cooking away.  After they were cooked they looked like a two man bobsled team on their way to the table.

The video is Trevor explaining how he and Dad prepared the chicken.

This past week there was the Abu Dhabi Science Festival.  The city sets up two locations in the city (one is on the beach!) and fills them with wonderful hands on science experiences.  Trevor loved every minute of it! The boys even got to build and launch a rocket!  I hope the video loads - short but it shows their work in motion.

We need more cowbell!

Bryan was here for a visit and added his two cents about how the rocket should be created.

Trying his hand at scissors.  He thought they were easier without using the handles.

Waiting for his turn to lauch.

The countdown 5....4.....3....2....1....

 

Robot racing!

One of the mascots for the festivals

The other mascot

Showing off his cool rocket!

When we first arrived back in the U.A.E our schedule was a bit off.  Trevor was waking up nice and early (4 am) so took the opportunity to head to the grocery store when it is not crowed.  I also took the chance to take some photos of the incredible fruit and vegetable section.  

When we arrived here in February we were unsure of what the fruit and vegetable choices would be.  We were floored when we came upon this! The choices are unbelievable!  Also in addition to the large selection at this store there are small fruit and vegetable stores around the city that are also filled with a great selection of fruit.  One "myth" to leave behind - You won't find a good variety of fruit and vegetables in the Middle East.

One of two sections full of dried spices and nuts.  

The fabulous fruit and veggie section! 

Love all of the colors!

A dragon fruit!  We had heard of them and thought we would try one. 

The inside of a dragon fruit.  We were surprised by how bright it was!  It had a peachy taste with  a texture like a kiwi.