Airports and bling

I love airports. Honestly I do. I love the hustle and bustle, the smell of the airplane fuel, the anticipation of going somewhere new, the wandering where everyone else is going and what their story is. I love it - almost as much as flying. The airport at Ohaeka Air Force base was a bit different though....

Luca and I went to go pick James up at the airport on Wed. There was quite a crowd of wives, girlfirends, kids, and family at Ohakea military base to welcome the plane home. Most that were on the plane had been gone for 6 months in Afganistan on a rebuilding/peacekeeping mission. It was actually pretty emotional (not so much in our case....James was only gone 3 weeks) but watching everyone else. Makes you realize the sacrafice that those in the military make...but not just the soldiers...the families left behind. Anyways on to the good stuff....

The river that runs through the middle of Dubai

The night markets in Dubai...apparently is so hot during the day, everyone shops at night, and everyplace is open late.

James brought us back some goodies!

A great brown leather belt, sunglasses, and a purse for me

A stuffed animal camel for Luca....'Alice the Camel has 2 humps, Alice the Camel...'

An obnoxious mosque alarm clock that wails prayer chants when it goes off

WEDDING BANDS....he did really well on this one. His is a combination of rose gold and white gold....

Yes...it's a horrible photo (we really need to get a better camera).Mine is 18K white gold, with a flat profile, different twisty type design. Looks good on its own, and also looks good next to the engagement ring. You'll just have to wait till after May 22nd to see it in person.

James also got his and his brother's suits for the wedding (they look great!) Very expensive name brand suits for very little money. Yay!!!! Two big tickmarks off the wedding to-do list.