Dubai Museum

We took Nanny, Grandad and Nicola for a brunch on Friday and then decided it was best to get an early night before we did some sight seeing in Old Dubai on Saturday. I loved the Dubai museum and I think my Daddy and Grandad enjoyed it there too. They liked to read all about the history of where we are living where as I was fascinated by the models, televisions, camels and sand! Mummy really loved walking through a mock up of an Old Dubai Souk as she said it reminded her of Aladdin- silly old Mummy! The museum was located in Al Fahidi Fort which is more than 200 years old and is the oldest building still standing in Dubai now.

Outside an old Dubai house with Mummy

After running around the museum, we looked around the fabric souk and then headed to the creek marina for a walk. It was warm yesterday and reached 27 degrees. I decided that the marina walk was going to be boring so I went to sleep in my pushchair! We took a look at the dhows, floating restaurants and water taxi's and the marina there is much busier than the little one behind our home. It did get too hot to stay out- Mummy, Nanny and Aunty Nicola all had red chests by the end of the day! We decided to head to our Marina Mall for lunch and so that Nanny could get some food from Waitrose to take back to their apartment.

The Creek Marina with Nanny & Grandad (the sun was too bright to look at the camera!)

We went swimming at the hotel pool in the afternoon but the water was very cold and so we couldn't stay there too long! I showed Nanny and Nicola how I can swim without any help from Mummy now though. I think they were impressed! We had dinner at the hotel before Mummy, Daddy and I came home to sleep.

Today, Daddy had to go to Abu Dhabi for the morning as he has a meeting there. Nanny, Grandad and Nicola are going to use the metro to come and see Mummy and I this morning. I'm not sure what we'll do but I hope it involves some swimming and food! We are considering taking them to Global Village this evening as there is a fun fair, shops, food and fireworks. I'm really looking forward to it! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I got up early this morning as I'm very excite about having visitors to stay! So I should probably have a little nap before we go out!

Lots of love

Ella xxx

Nanny, Grandad & Aunty Nicola

Are here! We had to get up at 5:30am this morning to pick them up from the airport! We took them back to their hotel and Nanny gave me some new toys! I had an Iggle Piggle teddy and lots of In The Night Garden books and DVDs! I was very excited. It was very tiring so I came home and slept again at 9:30am! Mummy had booked a brunch for us which was lovely. I got to play in the children's area and eat lots of yummy food! I think everyone had a great time! We came home at 4:30pm and put Nanny, Grandad and Nicola in a taxi back to their hotel. Everyone is tired and so needs an early night before our trip to Dubai Creek tomorrow! We want to show them what Dubai looked like before all the big towers were built here!

Waiting at the airport!

I'm so looking forward to the rest of our week!

Ella xx

One More Sleep...

Tonight my Nanny, Grandad and Aunty Nicola are flying to Dubai to visit us! I can't wait and I think Mummy and Daddy are looking forward to seeing them too! We have so many plans, I just hope there is time for everything. We are going to the airport very early in the morning to collect them and take them to their hotel. I really hope they get some sleep on the plane as I want to play with them tomorrow when we go to brunch!

I've had another busy week as usual! Yesterday I met my friends Dhani and Lily at the playground and had lots of fun running around and going up and down the slide. It was very hot though and I got a bit sweaty! We had to go indoors at 11am to get away from the sun so spent some time playing in Lily's bedroom with all of her toys before Mummy and I came home for my nap and lunch. Mummy, Daddy and I went for a walk in the evening which was lots of fun as they let me walk rather than strap me into my pushchair all the time now! It also means I can climb everything!

I have Boogie Babies this morning and soft play. Mummy plans to go to the spa this afternoon so I get to see Adriana for a little while before we meet Toby, Eleanor, Elodi and their mummies at the Hilton. There is a park and a bar on the beach so we are all happy! Daddy will be home earlier today too as he is working in Abu Dhabi this morning. I can't wait to see him!

I hope you are all having a lovely week. I might not be able to get on and blog for a little while now but will tell you all about my adventures with my family soon!

Lots of love

Ella xxx

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2 More Days

The weather on Sunday wasn't very nice at all! We could hear the wind howling outside through the night and it was just as loud when we woke in the morning. After Daddy had left for work, he came back to tell us it was best we didn't go outside today as it was very windy! Mummy and I had planned to go and do some food shopping at Waitrose but decided it was better to go to the mini market in our building instead. It was very good as I got to ride in the trolley and eat cheese, and the shop brought the shopping bags to our door for us! After lunch we went to see Adriana so that I could play for a while as being stuck indoors is really boring! Daddy came home early but had to go to the airport as he was working in Qatar. I don't like Daddy going away.

Yesterday I went to my music class and had lots of fun singing and dancing! I particularly like the song about sleeping bunnies! I love hopping around! I got into trouble though after the class when we went to play in the play area. I hit a few people because they were trying to get on my slide and I didn't want them to!  I made mummy very cross and so cried lots when she told me off. We had to leave because of it so I don't think I'll do it again. We went to a cafe with some friends afterwards and I had a late breakfast whilst the Mummies chatted. The waitress played with me too, she liked to tickle my feet! I fell asleep afterwards and when I woke up, Mummy and Liz were shopping for clothes and shoes as always! When Eleanor woke up we went to Pauls for lunch but were very unimpressed with how long we had to wait. Eleanor and I don't have a lot of patience when it comes to filling our tummies! After we said goodbye to Nellie and her mummy, Mummy took me to the playground for a little while. I had so much fun and Mummy raced me down the double slide which I found very funny!

Daddy came back very late so I didn't see him until this morning. I had my Mini Miracles class which was fun as always! I slept after we had been in the play area so Mummy took advantage and went to the shops. She was very pleased to see an Adams shop as they don't have them in the UK anymore. She bought me a very pretty skirt which was very cheap! I love it and can't wait to wear it in Thailand! We came home and went to see Adriana again. I love spending time with her. Mummy says we play together nicely most of the time. Daddy came home to have dinner with us and gave me a bath before he went out for his run. Mummy and I are now watching Kipper and having some popcorn, my favourite way to spend the end of the day!

In 2 days my grandparents and aunty will be on their way to visit us for a week! Mummy has made a list of things that we are going to do. On Friday we are going for a brunch which I love! I'm looking forward to seeing my family even though it's not for very long. I hope that you are having a nice week. I hear you had some snow again! The UK really does have barmy weather!

Lots of love

Ella xxxx

Weekends Never Last

Daddy goes back to work tomorrow and he has a very busy week ahead. He has to do a lot of travelling too. Poor Daddy, the weekends are never long enough! We didn't do much today, Mummy and I didn't even leave the apartment! I feel so much better and my teeth have started to hurt less. It's been a nice lazy day but we didn't have much choice as a sand storm hit us again! It's getting ridiculous now. I've played with my toys most of the day and Mummy and I had a crafty afternoon drawing pictures and sticking things on to our pictures. I made something special for when my Nanny & Granda arrive but I can't show you until they see it on Friday! I spoke to Nanny White on Skype after lunch and showed her how to roar like a lion and oink like a pig! I'll have to show her all the other animals on Friday when I pick her, Grandad and Aunty Nicola up from the airport!

Mummy and I did our exercise video this evening and I had a bubble bath which is always a lot of fun! Daddy is crazy and has gone out for a run in the storm! Mummy and I are having milk and biscuits and now she is going to read me my funny monkey story before I go to bed. We have a busy week ahead so we need lots of rest! I have playgroup tomorrow morning which I love! Hopefully the storm will have gone so that we can actually go!

I hope you are having a lovely weekend! I hear you are having some nice weather too!

Lots of love

Ella xx

The Weekend is Here!

It's been a little dusty out again today so our pool trip was cancelled! Maybe tomorrow! We had a lazy morning today before we headed to Ikea. Luckily we knew exactly what to get so we didn't spend too long there! We were buying a new bed for my Nanny to sleep on when she comes to stay later this month! We also had to go to the supermarket to get a lightbulb which was so boring, I made sure to put up a fuss. Mummy was very unhappy with me but at least we left quite quickly! I had a nap once we got home and woke up in pain again because of my teeth. Mummy suggested a trip to the park until Daddy reminded her we were waiting for the Ikea man to bring us the new sofa bed. Instead we got the paddling pool out and I had a great time splashing around outside! Daddy also got the bubble gun out for me, it was lots of fun!

Yesterday I went to Boogie Babies but didn't play as much as I normally do. I was feeling very sorry for myself with these naughty teeth. I only stayed in the play area afterwards for 10 minutes too because every time another child came near me, I'd cry. I just felt miserable. I went home and had a little nap before Halle's birthday party. I didn't feel much like celebrating there though either. Pesky teeth! I woke up a lot last night but Daddy made me feel better with medicine and cuddles. Mummy and I told Daddy to stay in bed this morning to catch up on his sleep. I hope I can sleep properly tonight!

I hope you are all having a lovely day and have a great weekend!

Lots of love

Tinkerbella xx

Happy St. Davids Day!

I'm not sure Daddy will like this post!

As my Mummy was born in Wales, I'm half Welsh and very proud of it! Today is St. Davids Day. I'm not entirely sure what it is all about but I do know that 1st March marks the death of St. David, The Patron Saint of Wales and was declared a national day of celebration around 300 years ago! When Mummy was little, she used to dress up in traditional Welsh costume like those worn by working women in Wales during the 18th and 19th Centuries. At her school they would hold an Eisteddfod and all the children would compete in singing, arts, music, etc competitions. Mummy loved them because they meant a day off school work! Naughty mummy! People in Wales also wear a daffodil to mark the occasion. I'm a little bit sad that we haven't been able to get one for me to wear over here!

A Traditional Welsh Costume

Mummy also ate Welsh cakes that my Great Grandma would make. We had some last year that Aoife's mummy Lara sent over to us! They were delicious. Mummy had said that she would make them this year but she is on a big diet so decided it wasn't such a good idea. I wasn't impressed at all! I was even less impressed when I went on Facebook this morning and saw that my Uncle Matthew had made them. They looked so tasty!

Uncle Matthew's Yummy Welsh Cakes!

So whether you celebrate it or not, I hope you all have a very happy St. Davids Day today!

Lots of love

Ella xxx