Happy 1yr Birthday!

Today is Arya's Birthday. He is officially 1 yrs old.



I cannot believe it. It feels like it was just yesterday when we came home from the hospital. We celebrated at 11am which is around the same time he was born. Nana, Papa, Kami, Tina, Jamil came. Arya got some cute shoes and a really nice car from Kami & Tina which he absolutely loves and couldn't wait to get started riding!
All the pictures except the one below were taken a day earlier than his birthday since it was celebrated on the weekend.

Out to dinner - Old Speghetti Factory




and some beautiful clothes and books from Nana & Papa


I made Shrimp and marinara sauce along with turkey sandwiches for lunch.
And for dessert, banana / raspberry cupcakes. Arya seemed to like it, luckily.

Here are some more pictures from this week....

Playing with the cousins Jamil and Julia


Soccer Stanse


Arya and I at the water park (first time)




Trying on sunglasses on his own

Father's Day

This father's day weekend we spent it with my dad and we gathered around had lunch and enjoyed each other's company. Although Ali couldn't be with us because he was out of town, he was there in spirit and we were thinking of him every moment.
I'd like to dedicate today's post to all the amazing father's out there who have spent years of time, dedication, devotion and love for their kids and worked hard to make sure they have a happy and safe life. Thanks to all of you. May our kids learn from you and one day be as great as you are.

Arya and Papa


Arya and Mommy


Arya with Papa and Jamil

Aryayeh shaytoon

For the past week Arya has been uttering sounds here and there that resemble the words of objects and things we say. So far in his vocabulary are: "baba", "papa", "upeh" for toopeh or ball in english, "mama", "dah" for dog. He is pointing, looking when we tell him to, bringing stuff for us when we tell him give it to me, standing when we say stand and sitting when we say sit. So a lot more to do but it's a start. Here are a couple pics for this week. Videos will follow soon.

Riding in his spiderman car


Making a face after we ask him a question (he likes doing this with his nose) :)


Carrying a Heavy Basket

Arya at 11 Months

It's been a while since my last post and I know so much has happened since then but to sum things up, Arya has been walking a lot more and starting to say "Dada." His interaction with those around him has been getting better as well since he wasn't that social. I have been trying to taking him out more and the funnest part is when we are shopping and he sees someone looking at him and waves at them. I don't know about you but if I was standing in a line and even if I was having a yucky day if a baby waved at me it may just bring out a smile :). I hope they felt that way.
Here are a couple cute videos:

Arya Dancing with Ali's Iphone to Radio Javan


Arya pushing a stepping stool