Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Dubai World Cup 2013

The Dubai World Cup Carnival was a couple of weeks ago, and it was a successful day for Godolphin with two winners!  Even though they did not win the actual World Cup race, they were the leading owner and trainer for the evening as well as the winter season!  We had a ton of fun leading up to the big race day and a fantastic time at WC!  Lots of entertaining and celebrating was on the agenda.  
Work Hard and Play Hard!
An evening at Zuma with our dear friends Asling and Charlie
 Rod with Charlie and John
Race day preparations: my friend Vicki organized a salon to come to her room and help transform us girls :)  
 Mommy with her boys before Race Time!
Marina with her son, Liam.  They were impressed with our hats!
Modeling the new gold and silver iPhone!
Caroline and Bhupat in the winner's circle with their horse Renoldo the Wizard.  Bhupat is the asst trainer, and their horse won a $2M race!
 Me with Vicky and Marina
 The "Ash's"
 Marina & I
 Our pals Asling and Charlie

Marina and I with the Prince of Bahrain!  People were lined up to take their picture with this rather attractive young man, and Marina was brave enough to ask him for our picture :)
The World Cup wouldn't be complete with out an impressive fireworks show with hot air balloons, dancing horses, a light show and dancers!


Sheik Mohammed is down there and surrounded by his entourage all dressed in their white dish-dashes
View down below from a suite on the 6th floor
Rod and Luke before the big race!
Sheikh Mohammed (in the navy) with his wife Princess Haya and their 5-year old daughter Aljalila
Post racing dinner with the Seemar's and Yarbrough's at our all-time favorite La Petit Maison
The Boys!






Thursday, April 4, 2013

Our March Madness!

March was a very busy month for us! Mason celebrated his 7th birthday, the school had Field Day, UAE Celebration Day and their Spring Carnival, we've enjoyed many days at the pool with friends and lots of park play dates!  Pictures are worth a 1,000 words, so here are a ton of Our March Madness:

ASD FIELD DAY - TEAM YELLOW
Mason's class was assigned the color yellow to wear.  Mason didn't have anything yellow, so he borrowed a Brazil football (aka soccer) jersey from a buddy.  
 Mason and Axel playing a game
 Andrew and Mason
 Playing the wet version of duck duck goose!
 A competitive game of "Red Rover Cross Over"
Finished up the day with a fun time in the pool!


UAE CELEBRATION DAY AND MASON'S BIRTHDAY
March 21st was a busy day at ASD.  They had UAE Celebration Day, Surf's Up and dress down day in anticipation of the Spring Carnival and Mason's Birthday.  In honor of UAE Day, the kids had the option to change into local dress for the festivities.  The kids tried local foods, learned an Arabic dance, created some Arabic art and got henna tattoos.  



The twins were eager to help celebrate Mason's birthday with his classmates!  "Let Us In!"
Mason chose Krispy Kreme donuts to share with his class
Happy Birthday Dear Mason!  Happy Birthday To You!





ASD SURF'S UP SPRING CARNIVAL




BASKETBALL
Mason is on the far right and representing Texas A&M!
His award for being very determined and quick!

Mason with his "Big Brother" Sean and his buddy, Giacomo 


FUN TIMES

 Bath time with our buddy Liam
 Concentration...
 I Did It! Yeah!
 We love anything dipped in ranch! 
 Yummy!