Monday, June 29, 2020

Al Barouk trip and kicking off summer

our aim was to go to a remote place
lockdown was almost finish, but panic was still dominant
and by a mere coincidence we found an empty cafe at an empty mountain road
it was enough to enjoy the sun and the ;lovely summer breeze






back home, June was cool! as per the photos below








on the Lego sets just after the Eid break





the three musketeers










Sunday, May 31, 2020

Al Fitr 2020


Ramadan was amazing this year

Being home during the lockdown, and finding a more peaceful rhythm for the crazy everyday routine was a blessing. On the day of Eid and since we could not visit relatives and socialize we decided to take the kids out, but since all public places are closed due to the COVID restrictions, we went with our neighbors (our close circle) to go the the Barouk area where we found a small empty Cafe, and yes: Kids had a blast

Iftar together with the loved ones    

Birthday Greeting card for auntie Hala


EId Photos




 Covid provided us with new practical tools to connect!

An old photo popping up, because why not :)

Zooming while studying, gaming while zooming, the NEW normal!


When did he turn into such a handsome guy??


Insta filters, again :)

kids got their Eid gifts, and they  definitely had a blast
more photos about that in the next post!


Thursday, April 30, 2020

Covid, Lockdown, Zoom!

yes, three terms we have never previously used in our life, and which became on the top list of searched words on google in 2020

At first it was surreal, then scary, then frustrating. nothing would compare to how humanity felt during this period and for the next couple years. lockdown time was a chance to spend more time together as a family, to connect with each other, and with God. To appreciate the things we had, the people we love and care for. Covid made us realize never to take for granted a handshake, meeting with neighbors, the school rush each morning, the gathering at the coffee shop, and the small things that make the everyday life normal.

kids got to know each other

we baked, and baked, and baked!


Creativity at its best

Ghadi learned how to play 14!

more love and tenderness



we gathered to zoom with family and friends

Board games almost every evening
and studying via Zoom

cleaning and sporting was done
more creativity


zooming
getting more handsome



we celebrated our neighbor's birthday over the balconies, we did cake, brought balloons and the whole neighborhood heard us singing and joined the party