Party Of Five in Dubai: Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas from Dubai! (That's what everyone says over here, instead of Merry Christmas!) Santa found his way to Dubai, and the Daniel Boys had a very nice Christmas. Eli the Elf kept Mason on the "nice list" after all, which was questionable from time to time ;) Mason woke up bright and early and forgot to come tell mommy and daddy before he got into all of his presents. The twins woke up later, and were a bit confused when they found the new toys and a ride on car. One of the good things about celebrating Christmas overseas is that Santa is very practical and knows we don't need a lot of things, nor do we have the space for them in our modest size apartment :)

We had a Christmas feast with 20 other friends at Bubbalicious, an outdoor restaurant at The Westin Dubai. They had a ton of activities for the kids, including their own food stations, bounce house, petting zoo, mechanical bull, arts and crafts, Chinese acrobats and Mrs. Claus and her elves passed out presents to all the good boys and girls.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Mason showing Cash his Nintendo DS

Brotherly Love

Cash, Jake & Mason in their Christmas pjs courtesy of Aunt Carie; however Mason didn't last very long in his thermal pjs since it is 80 degrees here! ha! But they made for great photos!!

Cash & Jake Love to "ride the horsey!"

Mason and Mommy made gingerbread cookies for Santa

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Mason couldn't believe that Santa found an American football! They are nowhere to be found in Dubai (and note the short sleeve pjs)

"Hands Off Jake! It's not my fault Santa thought we could share the ONE ride-on toy!" I think Santa learned a lesson and from now on will have TWO of the big presents!