Maya is really excited to be 6. I can't believe it myself. She is so big and getting so mature. Here are some pictures of her with her presents from the family. This afternoon, she has a party at McDonalds with all her friends and neighbors. She is really excited about it.
We had Maya's school Birthday party today. We served Milk, tiny doughnuts, and tiny muffins. We have a new bakery here called Little Bites. It is so cute. The doughnuts are the size of a silver dollar! So fun. I think she had a really nice morning. I can't believe she is 6. Where did the time go? Wasn't she just born yesterday? I should probably mention that it is crazy hair day at school today. I don't usually do her hair this way!
This morning we got up and went to a new place called Bread and Bagels. It was wonderful. The only place in Doha to get bagels. Then we went for a walk on the Corniche. So beautiful. Ended up taking a quick ride on a Dhow as well. Great morning.
This is what my house looks like after a few hours of having the windows open. Such a shame to not be able to open the windows when it is so lovely out. I promise it was dusted this morning!
Boxing Day was spent at Tracey's mom's house. What a fabulous cook. Chicken Curry, Chicken and Mushrooms, Spaghetti, Potatoes, Cheese Cake! Delicious!
Opened presents and went to the pub for Christmas Dinner. Not a fan of Christmas pudding! :(
This is the extension cord they plugged the tile saw into. Safe yes? Just to be clear, when they pulled it out of the wall it is just wires. Nothing on the end.
We had a few tiles sink in the middle of our kitchen floor and asked for them to be fixed. Come to find out the entire floor wasn't far from doing the same. When they came to relpace the floor, they found that there was about 3 inches of space between the cement holding the tile together and the dirt underneath. So we are living in a mess. Can't really cook. I just want this done and have my house back!
These are my Kitchen Cabinets. Good thing it doesn't rain here!
This is my Living Room!
My girls play place!
My New Floor!
Maya wanted her training wheels off today. So of course her fantastic Daddy did as requested. She did really well with a few minor bumps. We are really proud of her. 
Ready to tackle the bike!
Slight problems.
Cruising!
Little sweaty but happy!
I walked into the kitchen this afternoon to see Maya and chair in front of the oven. I asked her what she was doing and she said, "I love watching lasagna bake don't you?"
Yesterday was Maya's 1st day of school. I continue to be so proud of her and her brave spirit. She has been really fearful of riding the bus. We had decided that I would drive her for the first week or two but at orientation on Tuesday she told me that she would ride the bus. She seems to love school and her teacher. The first day of school she had gym so we took her picture again this morning in a cute outfit! Because Smart Girls Do Rule! She is also riding the bus for the first time.
