After 2 years of requests we have finally decided that now is the right time to venture into the world of banging, clashing, booming, thumping and house-shaking drumming!! Ben has been taking drum lessons for the last couple of months, but the cushions, sofas, tables, pots and pans couldn't take it anymore, so about a week and a half ago we invested in a drum kit for him!!
Of course, we now realise that we are crazy and probably disliked by all our neighbours, but we have a very excited, happy and talented little man, which is just fine by us! Anyway, we're deaf now so it's OK! Ben's drum teacher is impressed by his abilities, so we're really pleased that Ben is able to enjoy 1 of his strengths. The drum set is tucked away in the basement behind 2 closed doors. We did seriously consider the sound-proof bomb shelter, but it's a bit musty in there...
Ben is now in Grade 3 and going well with his schoolwork, however his preference would be to play Pokemon cards with his friends and draw all day! He's made some good little friends and loves going to school. Ben's also started tennis lessons this school year and is loving it. The lessons are all in Hebrew but that doesn't seem to faze him!
During our holiday at the Red Sea last month we went on a quad biking adventure into part of the Sinai Desert. Who do you think this could be??!! We had to wear the scarves and sunnies to prevent injuries from the flying sand as we rode along. Although we were so hot, we were very thankful for the gear! The scenery was great and it was wonderful to watch the sun set from the desert. Ben and Gabi loved the adventure and adrenalin rush, Troy managed to keep up with the rest of the group, while I managed to always be the last one! Slowly but surely, right?! We rode for about 40 minutes then had yummy mint tea at a Bedouin village then rode back in the dark which was a bit scary. Especially for Troy and Gabi who witnessed 3 quad bikes in an accident, one actually having flipped over. We were pleased to get back to the base safely after an amazing experience. Will post more photos of our Sinai trip in the near future!
