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Turning My World

Saturday afternoon – a house full of toys, a bike in the garden, and Noor turned my office chair into a toy.  We had a great time spinning around and I couldn’t resist pausing a little to take this photograph.  This is the kind of photograph I can never plan…  The setting seems to get itself together and offers me the opportunity.  I’m always grateful when my camera is near-by at the time.

More than two years ago, I was playing hide-and-seek with Yousef (two years of age at the time) and again I was able to capture the moment.  Have a look here.

I pray for happiness to all children around the world :)

Homing

After months of reading, learning and planning, today was the day!  This morning we walked just under a mile away from our house and released three homers.

The weather is much better these days and we all took part which made it feel like a special event.  Yousef opened the basket and Noor held it in place.  Um Yousef and I watched and I managed to take these three photographs.

The first bird out was a little reluctant (see photo on the right), but all three were soon high in the sky.  I am yet to see them back home.  I think they’ve been and gone again.

Overall I’m happy to announce a success.  We have lunch with the whole family at my father’s every Friday.  My intention is to build up the distance until we reach a release from there (10km away) some time in February. Watch this space.

Get Mr Brown a Cigar

Meet Mr Brown, Noor’s favorite pigeon.  In this photograph he looks a little evil, but he’s actually a lovely and friendly bird. My camera lens is invading his space, hence the temper.

You see, today he is a proud father of a new chick (if you look carefully, you can just see a bit of baby Brown) and tomorrow the second egg will hatch.

Personally, I only want to keep a few homing pigeons.  I don’t race but I am fascinated by their amazing navigation and flying skills.  The children however have other ideas – and of course I have to listen :)  On days like this, I’m glad I do.

Non-Coffee Latte

When did you start drinking coffee?

I remember when they started serving it in high school and I started my tradition of the morning cup.  During university years, I lived on Arabic coffee made at home.  I was in London at the time and the endless lines of coffee shops had not yet began forming.  When I moved to Denmark, I recognised what real coffee should taste like.  Instant coffee was no longer acceptable.  I shiver as I write that horrible word “instant”.

Noor is having what they call a baby-cino (Starbucks’ slang for frothed milk).  They don’t recognise the name at Starbucks in Kuwait… So don’t bother. I think it’s a rather clever way to get the children involved when you’re at a cafe – and all they’re having is a cookie and milk.

The reason I chose this photo is Noor’s guaranteed excitement whenever I make coffee at home.  The sound of the grinder, the machine beeping to say “ready” and me appearing out of the kitchen and into the dining room – Noor always greeting me with a wonderful smile.

Back to School

I finally managed to get a photograph of this bus. The British School of Kuwait BSK brought it over from London.  I feel it’s underutilised and wish they would use it a little more… Maybe in spring when the temperatures are more bearable. 

Next week is Eid and the three-day holiday will be complimented by two extra days. This is the case for all government schools and most private schools.  Noor will join us on holiday even if her school will still be open.

Kuwait is not really quite back to school until after Eid.

Who’s chasing whom?

who's running away from whom? by you.

Another London photograph.  This was on Oxford Street (John Lewis) and Noor was chasing a pigeon.  When it started flying, Noor started running away.  This was the exact moment when Noor changed her mind.

Independence & Liberation

For Kuwait and for our children….. Independence and Liberation are essential.

May Allah bless this country and everyone who calls it home.

Hamleys

 

I hate to advertise … but it doesn’t get better than this.

It’s almost Christmas and we’re in London! Where else but Hamleys?  We crossed the road after taking this photo and spent three hours there! THREE HOURS!!

I’m still trying to work out who had more fun…. me or the children?  They behaved so well all the way there – and some of the way back. 

Happy 2008.

Incoming

The best thing about a garden is when you use it.

It’s now warm enough to start playing with water in the afternoons – soon it will be too hot!  I have to admit, I probably had even more fun than the children did.

Bukhnag

Noor has to have the same photo matching that of Yousef’s in national dress. This is her at 8 months.

Merry Christmas everyone.
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