Singing Dunes

This place has been our favourite hangout place on Saturday afternoon....a late minang lunch, a walk about to clear the tummy and off we go to the singing dunes with a bag of Dorritos and watch the sun set over the dunes!

Why its called a singing dunes? strange enuff when you slide down these soft soft dust like sand it make a huge sound ...almost bass like. The 1st time we went...we weren't not very smart we started climbing from the middle of the dunes....it was impossible, a unfit person like me i could only go 1/2 way , caveman all the way up in multiple stops, bubbles 1/4 way and lulu didn't even try :P. Then we saw another family, obviously with some experince started climbing from the lowest point and walk up the dunes....then we felt ohhh how silly are we...ding dongs!! sooo we did...we started again from the end and walked up the dunes and it was amazing to be on the top, bit errie with the dusty skyline. When the wind blows the sand looks like fairy dust, shimmering gold.

Yesterday, being pros...bubbles just ran up the dunes and beat all of us, unfortunely lulu was abit cranky and wanted to be carried all the way, so caveman had a good work out yesterday.

I didnt bring my camera up the dunes coz i didn't want to carry any excess but next time ill try

Some studies have been done but still no one can really explain it. Leave it to nature i'd say.

Zekreet

I must say that since we moved to Doha, I'm slowly embracing it. The weather at the moment is really nice chilly but not hot ,sunny but not humid. It doesn't last very long so we are taking full advantage of it. I know soon I'm gonna start whine and whine when the summer comes justwait and as a part of embracing the new location and taking advantage of the the no tax and cheap fuelhere in Doha, we got ourself a desert car as bubbles calls, its not a monster car but i really luv it and since we got it caveman have been dying to take it out to the desert to have do its job.

So in early Feb we took the girls to Zekreet and it was beautiful although i was not feeling to good ( it was actually the start of my gut bug ) the girls was really excited to go so no choice...we go to Zekreet. It was only about 1hr drive from the house, there was not much signboard on where to go but caveman had found the coordinate and we plug that in the GPS

and voila!

We drove along the coast and it was a perfect day blue skies,turquoise sea and whitish yellowish desert rocks. It was almost like a mini white cliff of Dover but in the desert and it was almost empty. You'll see a few car parked along the beach but very few so its pretty much your beach and your desert.

We headed to the mystery village, why its a mystery?? haven't got a clue. There are some little house and holes in the limestone hills that have been craved in by time and wind. Its a perfect camping site i would say, some shades and protection from the wind and breathtaking view of the sea.

We stop by the beach and had a little nap and snack, the girls washed their feet in th

e water and played around. The water was still a bit chilly to swim maybe in a few weeks time it will be warm and it would be really nice. We didn't stay for very long, i had to be the party popper and asked to go home, coz i was beginning to feel really sick even vomited on the way back.

Although the day didn't end that well, we still has fun esp the girls. Since then we have gotten some camping gears so maybe next time we will sleep over in Zekreet. Im sure it would be an experience.

Tag Along

Its been awhile i did a tag questionnaire, so here goes.

25 Question Tag

1. Where were you 3 hours ago? – At home feeding the girls dinner

2. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? – A pink Barbie microphone

3. What are you wearing right now? – A purple top and checks pants

4. What are the colours of your bedroom walls? – Off white

5. Who is the last person you sent a message or comment /BBM? – Poethegreat

6. What does your last text message say? – Meant for someone else

7. Can You Taste The Difference Between Pepsi And Coke? – Yeap, Coke rocks!!

8. Is your hair curly or straight? – Its like a wave really

9. Which is the hardest thing you ever had to do?- To give birth to the baby lulu

10. Favorite 2 color combination? – Purple and grey

11. What is your favorite accessory?- My new teardrop necklace

12.Which current celebrity’s style do you admire most? – None, but a big fan of upper east side girls

13. What is your favorite fashion store/shop? – H&M

14. When was the last time you drove out of town? – Haven't done any out of town driving in Doha, but drove back to Sitiawan last year to see Poethegreat and lilmisskechik.

15. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? – The fridge

16. What was the last thing you bought? – Lonely Planet- Istanbul city guide

17. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? – What am im going to pack the girls for lunch today.

18. Favorite Food? – Noodles...and more noodles!

19. Biggest turn off? – Snobs

20. What do you always have on you/wear? – Doedorant

21. What does your screen name mean/ how did you come up with it? – A yummymummy...from a book i read a few years back

22. Favorite style of top/blouse? – Tunics

23. Favourite tv show? – Its a strong fight between Greys Anatomy and Gossip Girl

24. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood? -Doogie Howser M.D ??

25. What does your dream bedroom look like? – White sheets, curtains, walls and a beautifuly colored Afgan carpet.

( This tag came from fieran, feel free to tag along :) )

We turn 6!!!

Happy Anniversary Sayang!

We turn 6 last Thursday on the 3rd March and it was pretty special, we got to spend it with our fav little and big pll :) . We had our date nite with the kids at Johnny Rockets on Thursday and a super dinner treat at Pampano's at the PEARL on Friday ( great choice of place by caveman and thanks Marie and Meshary for the treat ) and late drive thru by Dairy Queen.

It was unfortunate that my camera batt has died just before the food came coz the food was pretty amazing esp the "The tower" the oyster tasted like sea candy i kid you not!!

Reza and Ed's Junior has arrived!

Im an Aunt!!!!

My dear brother and Dear SIL gave birth to a healthy and cute baby boy on Friday morning 4th March 2011. The girls are estatic and daddy Sharizal is also very happy the 1st nephew in the family. Unfortunately i do not have picture on the Mac to post in here only on the bb but he is adorable...as bubbles said it..he is soooo cuttteeeeee acu baby!

To Adek and Ed, I wish im at home to join in the fun guys but i shall see you in the summer insyallah kisses to Junior and big hugs to you two proud parents...welcome to parenthood!!!

Our 1st visitor to Doha

Feb started with a challenge and ended with a blast!

Crappy weather....everyone was very feeling very ill esp me, a whole week of being on the bed and struggling to manage the kids and everything else, alas i decided ok its time...this is not the usual flu bug, its something else...its a 'gut bug' the Dr said a commom bug going around DOha this time of the year....nausea, vomiting, suffication, loose stool..the works. After a painless

injection in the buttocks ( the nurse was really good i didnt feel a thing!!!) and a good nite

sleep...im good again and then as things started to get better and email from marie in Jeddah, they are coming here!!! wooootttttt....i of course get supper excited and the kids are over the moon. 1st visitor in Doha.The screaming started from the airport and lasted for a week....bubbles was late to school for most days last week and baby lulu was very happy that there was another baby younger then her...so she gets to play big sister to Hamzah. Hamzah is mashallah the cutest baby and very popular.

(A week with the Al-Ayed's)

We took them around Doha, Souq Wakif, the Islamic Museum, Aspire park, shopping spree in Villagio, various of our fav food joints, Katara Culture Village, The Pearl and ride on the dhow

and ASD for the Friendship festival where i lost the car keys on the field...thank god for the P.A system and good samaritan it was found...silly me.

( ASD field for Friendship festival )

It was a busy week but very good indeed....we really enjoyed their company of course it would have been better if the baba Meshary came earlier but a day is better then nothing :).

They left yesterday and sob...sob...sob. I miss them already, this morning was less drama.I didnt mind if the drama lasted for a little longer to be honest, it was really nice to have them around.

To the Al-Ayed family....we miss you dearly and we hope to see you soon!!!!