Firsts

While we have been here in Dubai we have had several firsts. Just to mention a few, Benjamin had his very first Happy Meal from McDonald's! He has had had fast food and he has had McDonald's but this was the first time to have a Happy Meal. He seemed to enjoy it!

Benjamin also had his first trip to the beach! He loved to watch the waves and watch daddy play in the waves (it was too cold for mommy!) but he wasn't to excited about being in the water himself. He did love playing in the sand though! More pictures of the beach trip in a different post, but here is one picture of us as a family on the beach.


Also, we had our first trip to the UAE Emergency Room! After our day at the beach, Keith came home and lay down and as we were about to head out to a dinner at Chili's Keith said his stomach was hurting. Not thinking to much of it, Benjamin and I went out with the group to eat. When we came home, Keith was not in good shape. He was so dehydrated from "being sick" he was shaking. By the time we got to the hospital his fingers were numb and his joints were locking up. Praise Dad that we were so close to the hospital (about 8 minutes)! Keith was able to get an IV with some fluids and was feeling better by the time we left, just really weak. I should also mention that while we were at the hospital I started "getting sick" as well and was hugging the toilet all night. Not so fun, but definately a first! I had never "been sick" at a hospital before!

Praise Dad for all the firsts and many more to come!