The hot summer begins

As the days go by, the beautiful sun shines its heat rays down and warmthens up the earth. The last couple days it hit the 100 mark and I have to say I truly missed it. I feel like the winter took forever, and now we are enjoying the heat of summer to come.



Arya has been taking more steps on his own. I don't have any videos this week but I'm hoping to post some next time and you can see it. For now it's just a couple steps here and there so I can't grab the camera fast enough :)

Happy Mother's Day

Today was my first Mother's Day. I am so very thankful for everything God has given us and to be able to even say I am a mother. I never really knew the definition and still have yet to fulfill it to even consider all the things a mother goes through. I truly from the bottom of my heart pray that every mother who works hard at being one will get the blessings of a happy and healthy child as well as wonderful days together. I love you all, beautiful mothers. God bless those who have been in our lives and those who have gone.

Arya and Me


Arya Ali & Me


Jamil, Nana, Arya

10 Months

Turning 10 months has brought a lot of new characteristics to Arya. He has been showing that he loves to share and give us things. He is also listening when we tell him "No" or "Na" and truly looks like he feels bad about it. I'm also excited to start hearing more babbles and finally "Baba!". Ali was a bit teary after he first heard him say it. Now he is starting to sound out things when we talk or tell him about things. Whatever we do we like to engage him in it and talk about what's going on. His favorite things now are lights, cars, climbing, and playing hide and seek.

Couple New Videos

What's next?

Here are a few videos that made our hearts pound a little bit.....

Let's make a mess!

I know it's not a good idea but sometimes I just want to let him do what he wants to do even if it means making the biggest mess! The other day I just decided to do just that. I made zucchini and cut it into small bites for him and put it on his tray to eat. Boy did he love it. Feeding himself and making a big smooshy mess! Here is the video:



Other news - Arya is still pushing stuff and walking with them. He makes a cute sound like a car too when he does it. I will upload a video of that as soon as I can.

More independance

As days go by, I am noticing Arya becoming a little more independent. Playing toys on his own, eating on his own, and even visiting the pets by himself. I can't help but to feel a little proud. But a little part of me wants him to want me but I know it's not good to feel that way. I will keep it to myself and watch him from a distance even when I'm close by and just observe. This week Arya has been lifting himself up and trying to push a little car on his own. These two videos were after he did the task a few times already so he was a bit tired.







Here are some more pictures from this week:









We also visited my uncle Reza & his wife for their son Kevin's birthday. We gave him gift certificates to FRYS so he was pretty happy :)





Arya also got a new toy guitar ! :)