King Mariut

Schutz has amazing people who take great care of us. One being our operations manager, who generously invited us to his house in King. As you enter it has a great sign about having fun, laughing often, and enjoying life. Then as you walk through to the back if opens on this beautiful pool and amazing garden. We are so thankful to have had this opportunity!

Kenedee is becoming such a little swimmer. Just passed the stairs it gets deep so she is hovering over the stairs :)

This is where Jae spent most of her time playing with her hosan (horse in Arabic). 

This amazing tree in the garden, don't get too close. My amazing science friend is explaining that trees will develop their own defense mechanisms, but if it comes down to your own survival find a tree like this because its water will be the most pure... who knew! 

Two of the cutest kids, don't let their smirks fool you though. These are also two of the craziest kids :)

Dinner time for the kiddos!! 

This was our space for the afternoon!! Most of the trees had amazing fruit growing from them and the grass was so green. Anytime we needed anything they anticipated it and helped. 

Our friend Dave had a corn hole game made here and the kids were loving it. 

Our hosts' granddaughters trying to get Jae to smile. It's not an easy task ladies, but they found her sweet spot, they asked about her toe nails (which are painted) and she loves it. 

Kenedee just happened to find a stage :) this is them picking out a song... 

Altogether is was a great day! The food was amazing, the pool was refreshing and great for lounging, and best of all it was quiet except for the few birds we could hear. 

Post #2 for the day. Jae's birthday!! 

This is a picture of people trying to sing to Jae... She may be similar to Ry's cousin who on every birthday would say "no happy, no happy". Ryan himself didn't like this part as a child. 

However she did like the cake :) as did her sister!

Jae trying to figure out this hat thing!

Momma and Jae

The whole family celebrating!

Look at that form, looking good Ry!

So happy :)

Trying to figure out the squirt gun she received for her birthday!

Yup it's official I like torta (easy to remember Arabic)! This was piece number 2, she was being to cute to say no.

Opening birthday presents. I think the big girls are even more excited!

Opening presents from Mimi (our parents thought ahead and sent presents with us), more hosan, one of Jae's favorite Arabic words (the other is boosa, meaning kiss). 

Opening presents is so fun! We were also trying to skype :)

This is the book Lala got her. It reads the book to her (with Lala's voice, it's prerecorded), the page she is on says "Jae we love you" :)

Thank you all for such a great birthday near and far Jae felt the love!

<3 Kasi