Ok, here is me and the Christmas wreath which Shaun's Dad and Sandy sent us. It is really neat to smell the pine, which we haven't had access to since the spring. Just a little update and holiday cheer. We are alive and well, and counting the dates till June, that is for sure! So Merry Christmas to all!

Finally, here we are in front of our decorated Christmas tree. It has been a VERY long 8 months, and visiting with Janice and Kathy has helped get over the hump of this tour. We have 6 months left and are looking forward to a great June return. Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and family. May your Holidays be half as bright as the light which Janice and Kathy brought to our Thanksgiving. Truly the season to give thanks and to be thankful for all that we have....starting with each other!

Here is Shaun and the tree. Thanks to mom and Tracy for the "Big Lots" ornaments. Janice and Kathy also brought some ornaments from home to help decorate out tree.

Here is Janice with two local business men while on the patio having lunch at Trader Vic's. We almost sold her......

The next day we went to the big mall and had lunch at Trader Vics. This is Janice and I out front. Trader Vics makes you feel like you are in a tropical paradise.

Abdul's shop is two stories, and you can see the stacks of rugs. There is truly something for everyone's taste in this store. There are many types, compositions, and color variations for all the rugs...Abdul rang the bell and gave a lesson in "rug shopping 101" for the two teachers.

Well, Janice and Kathy did indeed travel half way around the world to be with Shaun and I for Thanksgiving. Of course, what would a trip to the Persian gulf be without a little Persian rug shopping. In the middle is my rug vender: Abdul.