When Ram had to go to Dubai for his last work trip of the year, he asked us to tag along. Although I wasn't keen on pulling Riya out of school one week before her 3 week break for the holidays nor was I thrilled with the thought of spending Rayan's first birthday internationally, I'm SO glad we went.
It was so nice to play tourist in our old home town. The timing was perfect, it had been almost 2 years since we left and the weather this time of year is gorgeous. I was happy to trade 30 degree weather for 70 for the next 8 days. Plus we got to stay in the best parts of town and catch up with friends.
Riya really came out of her shell and it was so nice to see her socialize and play with our friends kids who are similar in age. Even Rayan had a playmate, but of course they just ignored each other and co-existed as most babies do:)
Rayan's first birthday could not have been more perfect. We were staying at a hotel apartment off the beach and had our friends over to celebrate his big day. It was basically all the attendees from Riya's first birthday party, so it was pretty special.
Check out the pics and videos of our pre-holiday, holiday:)
This was definitely a vacation for the books because of the company and it was nice already knowing what to do to maximize our time. Since Ram has to go to Dubai for work once or twice a year, we are thinking of making it an annual trip. Plus Dubai would be a good halfway point to reach farther East destinations once we are ready to travel as a family of 5...gasp.
It was so nice to play tourist in our old home town. The timing was perfect, it had been almost 2 years since we left and the weather this time of year is gorgeous. I was happy to trade 30 degree weather for 70 for the next 8 days. Plus we got to stay in the best parts of town and catch up with friends.
Riya really came out of her shell and it was so nice to see her socialize and play with our friends kids who are similar in age. Even Rayan had a playmate, but of course they just ignored each other and co-existed as most babies do:)
Rayan's first birthday could not have been more perfect. We were staying at a hotel apartment off the beach and had our friends over to celebrate his big day. It was basically all the attendees from Riya's first birthday party, so it was pretty special.
Check out the pics and videos of our pre-holiday, holiday:)
This was definitely a vacation for the books because of the company and it was nice already knowing what to do to maximize our time. Since Ram has to go to Dubai for work once or twice a year, we are thinking of making it an annual trip. Plus Dubai would be a good halfway point to reach farther East destinations once we are ready to travel as a family of 5...gasp.
so many happy photos of the kiddos smiling!!! so glad it all went so well!
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