Saturday, May 17, 2014

Swimming Merit Badge



Julien finished up his swimming merit badge with Jon today. 
Julien did a pretty good job inflating his clothes and using them as a floatation device. 



Jon was eager to jump in and try to do it too!



Little Eden!



Logan and Eden!


Kiki loves the water!




 After our little swim we ordered food from the compound restaurant and had a nice dinner pool side!




Friday, May 16, 2014

Muneer



Muneer is one of our drivers. He has been driving us to "lunch" since we moved here. He is very cool. He likes Eden and Kiki a lot. It make me giggle to see him pick up Eden and walk him around while we finish getting ready.
I am so glad the company provides us with a driving service, and that the drivers are so cautious keeping us safe while on the road. I really enjoy talking to them and getting to know them. Our Limousina drivers are the BEST!








Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Hard at Work!



I just thought I should post a picture of Jon and some of his team members since I never do. Jon is a Dow secondi working for Sadara, a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia (in the process of being built).

We are so happy and feel so blessed to have the opportunity to live here and experience a new culture. Saudi people are great people. They have been so kind to us and love love love children which is great since we have 4. Jon is busy, but loves what he does. He is learning a lot and is doing an amazing job.

I am so proud of him! Just to think that 3 1/2 years ago we were still in school, studying hard, hoping for a job. Jon has done amazing! He has worked hard, sacrificed at lot, stayed up late studying, woke up early for school, walking home in the cold, in the snow 10, 11, and sometimes midnight, worked one and sometimes two jobs, church callings, all the while raising a family. It was tough, and at times discouraging, thinking it was not worth it, but often times with great sacrifices come great reward. And this truly is a great reward. I love you babe!



Sunday, May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day!




Jon, Julien and Logan were so cute today insisting that I stay upstairs playing with Kiki and Eden. After a good hour they called me down and greeted me with an amazing dinner they had prepared (Creole and Parmesan spiced Salmon). It was SO GOOD! I'm not even kidding! They had also written me sweet mother's day card. It was a cute gesture for them to think of me and want to do something special for me.



Jon got me this very cool Bedouin bracelet! I love it!


As always I am so grateful for my wonderful mother! She is a blessing, and great example to me and my family and I am so grateful to have her in my life.  I love her very much!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Date night!


Jon and I went out on a date to one of the best restaurants EVER! 
FUSHI!
Fushi is located on the Corniche of Al Khobar. Jon and I could not decide on what to order so we got a bunch of different dishes to share. The food was delicious! I can't wait to go back!


 There menus were on iPads. That is pretty fancy!




Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Shopping is EXHAUSTING!





















I was out doing my weekly grocery shopping when I turned around to this cute sight! Eden out for the count! This kiddo must have been dead tired!


Thursday, May 1, 2014

Sand Storm


Last night a big sand storm hit. My nicely moped garage from the previous day was covered with sand, and Jon had to go grab our patio furniture from the playground several yards from our house.