Me and my Mummy

This photo was taken by Shannon while I was at Georgia's 1st birthday party yesterday. I am 6 weeks and 5 days and it was the first birthday party that I have been to :) My eyes are really big because the flash is really bright! Mummy and daddy are going to take some photos on the weekend in the natural light so I don't get blinded and go "bug-eyed".

I am doing very well. I hardly ever cry and am working hard at settling myself to sleep in my cradle. Mummy and Daddy are very proud of me because they don't want me in the habit of needing to be rocked to sleep all the time! I feed well and am growing quickly. I can't wait till the weekend to spend more time with both mummy and daddy :)

Happy Birthday Cameron

Dear Cameron & Daddy,

Wishing you the most fantastic birthday ever, filled with cuddles, snuggles, kisses (and noserubs from Patrick)

We love, adore and treasure you so very much,

Kathryn & Patrick

oxox

Patrick - 5 & a 1/2 weeks old

Ramadan 2007

Well, Ramadan started last Thursday, so for the next month, most restaurants & cafe's are closed from sunrise till sunset and eating, drinking, smoking and public displays of affection are banned in public. Naturally, it is okay for us to eat and drink in the privacy of our own home, or in the home of non-fasting friends. Some restaurants in hotels are open for business, however are sectioned off from the fasting public as not to offend those who choose to fast during this period. While it is a little challenging for people who do not fast (not being able to eat and drink in public), it is only for a month and we need to be respectful and understanding of the Islam religion, considering we are living in a Muslim country!

Ramadan does have it's benefits for us, the main one being that Cameron is able to finish work earlier (3pm) therefore, gets home much earlier to spend extra time with Patrick and I. The traffic can get pretty heavy at certain times of the day, so there can be more traffic delays than normal. The weather is still hot and humid, however the temperature is starting to drop and there is some relief to the heat.

Cameron has just finished building his latest plane (The Plaigerist) and it had it's maiden (first) flight last Saturday. No problems - no crashes!

Patrick - One Month Old

Patrick was one month old today! It is so hard to believe..... how quick the past month has gone!!! We started the day with a visit to his paediatrician for his one month check up. All good - she was very impressed and said his level of development was at a 2 month olds, as he is tracking with his eyes, grasping onto things and smiling :) He now weighs 3.675kgs. The poor little tiger cub had to have his 2nd Hepetitis B vaccination - I don't know who cried more, him or me!!! No, I only had a few tears - Patrick screamed! Here are another few photos of him at one month old, taken this morning.

Patrick and Mummy

Our 2 Year Anniversary

Monday the 3rd of September marked our two year wedding anniversary. This year was extra special as celebrating with us was our beautiful baby boy. We went out and enjoyed a lovely dinner at Soy restaurant at Ibn Battuta and after dinner went up on the hot air balloon, and saw Dubai by night. Patrick went up with us and was the youngest baby (3 weeks and 3 days) to go in the balloon! The balloon is attached to a cable and goes up 150 metres. There is a platform for you to walk around as you enjoy the 360 degree view. It was a little scary being up that high, but the view was amazing. Here are pictures of us, way up high!

Happy 1st Father's Day Daddy

Dear Daddy,

Daddy, I love you

For all that you do.

I'll kiss you and hug you

'Cause you love me, too.

You feed me and need me

To teach you to play,

So smile 'cause I love you

On this Father's Day.

All my love, snuggles and nose sucks :)

Your Son

Patrick

oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Happy Father's Day

Dear Dad & Dad

We hope you both had a lovely Father's Day. Sorry we were not there to share it with you, but you were in our thoughts, as usual.

Our Love Always,
Kathryn & Cameron.

P.S. Patrick wishes both his Poppies a very happy Father's Day as well :) Here is a cute photo of him - taken today!