Desert Fun with the Curtis'

The desert seems to be a place both of us love. We find a sense of peace and beauty there always. The kids have a great time too. It's a giant sandbox that seems to follow us home...We find piles of sand around the house for days.


We loved having John and Sue Curtis visit us from our Riverside neighborhood. It is always fun to show people our new home and introduce them to the beauty and culture that is so different from home.

Visitors From Home and Another Trip to the Desert

CLOCKS

I've wanted to have 3 clocks lined up on the wall like this for a long time. Finally, while Brad's parents were here we were able to get the task finished. I love the look of them. I love knowing what time it is in Utah. (Even though I had that figured out a long time ago.)

Dhow for Dave

Everytime I pass this lot with dhows in it I think of Dave home, building his beautiful boat. These shots are for Dave.

More of Liz's Pics from Recent Days

JUST JACK! He was the only poser that day and he really gave it up for the camera!

Desert Photos From December

We made a trip to the desert to celebrate the birthday of my good friend Liz. Since my Mac is down, she burned these photos she took of our family and passed them along.

Stinky Beach

We took a trip to the beach when a planned desert trip got cut short. We found a beach close by home that looked nice from the car. We were with the Scotts and pulled our cars up close to the water and jumped out to roast hot dogs on a portable grill. The stink was strong that day my friends...Dead jellyfish could be found all over the beach. One big one was still breathing a was the highlight of the trip for the kids. We ended up quickly eating our "chicken" hot dogs, roasting some marshmallows and heading for home. We all took long baths and the shoes from that day are still in the garage covered in stinky mud...yuck. The desert is much more fun! Lesson learned.

Field Day at ACS

When I was growing up "Play Day" always occurred close to the end of the school year. Since the weather here gets hot in March or April the kids have Field Day in February. Grandma, Grandpa, the twins and I had a great time watching Sam and Cairo participate in all the fun activities offered.

KASAB, OMAN