WEEKEND UPDATE

We had quite the busy weekend! Friday we took Alex to the Al Ain Zoo for the first time. At 5 1/2 months it may have been more than he could really appreciate, but he had fun hanging out with the family. One of the first animals we got to see was the white tiger.And it also happened to be the only animal he noticed... possibly because of the similarity to Jasmine and Aladdin.

That night we crashed on the couch and the little man passed out as soon as we got home from the zoo. So many plans to clean, organize, etc, were replaced with selfies!

Saturday we got a much needed coffee and headed out to the mall to do some last minute shopping to prepare for India! The boys went to by a shirt for Justin's suit and the ladies + Alex headed to H&M to get the kids clothes. 

Auntie found the boys the cutest wedding outfits!

Alex's Wedding Outfit

4 More working days and then the holiday adventures begin! First we head to Kerala, India for Uncle Justin's wedding. After 10 days there we fly to Boston for 10 days... This will be Alex's first plane rides and his first time to India and the US. I cannot wait for him to meet all the families and see SNOW!!! 

MY CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

There are quite a few things that I am wishing for this Christmas... Living abroad makes you go a little shopping crazy when you make it home for a visit... Target, Old Navy, anything online that I can ship in the US. While most things are easily bought in the UAE, getting the brands I love can be difficult. I bring an extra suitcase home just so I can stock up!

     

1.  The Fitbit FLEX and Aria

I need some motivation to start losing some weight!!! And I'm loving the silent alarm it has. We co-sleep with Alex and just this morning my husband woke him up 3 times hitting snooze on his alarm. As cute as his little head popping up to see whats going on is... I prefer a sleeping baby at 6am.

2. Epson Wireless Color Photo Printer

Living in the middle East, some things are quite as convenient as home... There are no CVS or Target to get pictures printed. At the moment we have about 4 photos on display in our entire home, all of which my mom sent me my first year I moved here. Its time to get the wedding and baby pictures up!

3. Thermal Lunch Tote

Its cute and I need a new lunch bag! 'Nuf said.

4. Mommy Jewelry

I'm loving this simple, delicate necklace. I'm not a fan of big jewelry and I love that there is meaning to it.

5. Go-Go-Bag
In January, we will officially be transferring the little man into his crib and his own room. We will definitely be picking up a sleep sack. This one is pricey, but lasts from Newborn to 2 years, and based on other bloggers opinions, definitely worth the splurge. Not to mention having the soft merino wool to keep little man comfy.