Green Planet

Ripley had a birthday party at Green Planet this weekend.  I won't be winning any parent of the year awards because I took zero photos of my child and about 15 of the sloth.  Below is my best one!

Vince's birthday party

Ripley is enjoying birthday party season in Dubai.  His really good friend, Vince, turned 5 and had a Ghost Busters birthday party.  There was bouncing, a soft play area, and a dance party - everything Ripley loves.

Happy Birthday, Ripley!

The Cairo Marriott went above and beyond to help Ripley celebrate his special day.  It felt like everyone in the hotel new Ripley and they had such a wonderful time decorating our room with balloons, flowers, and a wonderful chocolate cake.

Happy (almost) birthday, Ripley!

Before flying to Cairo for his actual birthday, Ripley got a Dubai celebration in honor of his upcoming 4th birthday.  Happy birthday, Rippy Roo!

Teddy's Birthday Party (better late than never)

Happy 9th birthday to our sweet little Teddy Bear.  Teddy had an awesome time celebrating with his friends from school, hockey and baseball at his favorite place in Dubai, Magic Planet.  

The party room and one happy little boy!

We loved that instead of putting his name on the TV screen that they taped letters to the TV screen.  Oh, Dubai!  So fancy some days...other days, not so much!

Teddy with his friends...and his little brother.

Being silly!

The kids started off bouncing in the trampoline area.

Ripley loved diving into the foam block area.

And then the group divided into teams and go to play nerf gun war.  Yes, even Ripley got into the fun and he was thrilled to be included on Teddy's team.

Clearly thrilled with themselves!

They also got a spin on the bumper cars.

Teddy wanted a Pokemon cookie cake!

The kids singing to Teddy.

Teddy said that this was his best birthday ever.

Shana's Birthday

Nothing says birthday like a famous Dubai brunch.  Luckily there was a wonderful Spanish tapas brunch right across from our house.  We had a fabulous time celebrating, drinking, eating, dancing, and laughing.  I am so thankful to have such great people in my life!

Yum, cake!

Happy 9th Birthday, Teddy!

Happy 9th birthday, Teddy!  We celebrated today with presents in the morning and a feast at Cheesecake Factory, topped off by a giant piece of chocolate mousse cheesecake. 

Teddy's 9th Birthday at the Lake

A highlight of the summer for Teddy is being able to celebrate his birthday with the entire family. 

The birthday cake!

Ripley's Birthday: Part 2

And let's not forget the pictures with Mommy and Daddy!

Ripley's Birthday: Part 1

Happy 3rd birthday to our little cutie, Ripley Roo!  He had a Peppa Pig theme birthday party at daycare.  He got to share the day with his BFF Luca and his friends Gavin and Oakley.

Ripley with his nanny, Beth!

Happy birthday, Shana!

I was a little down about my birthday this year.  37 doesn't seem like the most exciting year but it was a total joy to walk into my office and find flowers and a balloon waiting for me.  What a great day!

Teddy's Pokemon Party

Teddy had his five best friends over for a Pokemon birthday party. They traded cards, played games, ate cake, and went a little crazy...as eight year old boys do!

Arm blocking the little brother! 

Watching a movie! 

Happy 8th Birthday, Teddy!

It's a Pokemon kind of birthday!

Lake Birthday Party

My Mom outdid herself again this year with a Pokemon theme birthday party for Teddy and Ripley and Me.  Not only was there great company and a delicious lunch, but she even got personalized cakes for each boy.  Teddy wanted a Pokemon cake (see below) and Ripley wanted a pink cake (see below).  So much fun!

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Happy 40th Birthday, Michael!

We celebrated Michael's birthday by first stopping for a drink at the One & Only hotel before taking a boat out to their boutique hotel on the Palm.

A quick shot in front of the pool before dinner starts.

Another cute one of us!

We had a wonderful dinner of fresh fish and even got a tour of the kitchen, before they surprised Michael with this beautiful dessert platter.

Happy Birthday, Michael!

Nanny and Papa Visit Dubai: Let's Celebrate Ripley's 2nd Birthday!

For Ripley's birthday, we wanted to take the whole family to a place we would all enjoy.  That place?  The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo!

The most fun part of the zoo was the entrance into a walkway through the main aquarium tank. We saw sting rays and sharks, and the most talked about sea creature, the sea snake.  Gross!

What shark?

Nice Ray!

The boys on the escalator going up to the underwater zoo.  Aren't they sweet together?

Michael and Ripley at the top of the big tank checking out the view.

Feeding the fish!

The day was capped off by a fun lunch at the Rainforest Cafe to celebrate Ripley's 2nd birthday!  He loved the animatronic animals and the indoor rainstorm.  What a fun place for a two year old to celebrate!

Not looking thrilled, but he was!

With a cake made my Mommy.

Happy family!