Nana's Family Visit

A few weeks ago we had family visiting us that we hardly ever get to see. I love those. There's so much talking and hugs and kisses and deep looks that speak for themselves. I wanted to have their pictures on Arya's blog just so when he looks back he can see those who visited him.

This is my Daee Bouzar who lives in Shiraz and we haven't seen him for 10 years. It is the first time he has seen Arya. It was great to be able to see him again after our wedding. Wish his wife and rest of the family could have come too.



This picture is one of those rare Modaresi pictures that have more than 2 Modaresi's in one room. I mean they are scattered all over the map but when they come together it is the cutest to see. Left to right is my aunt Pouran (who lives in L.A.), uncle Bouzar, and Nana.



And here is a bunch of us together that day. From the top is Papa, my uncle Bouzar, Kamran, uncle Khalil (aunt Pouran's husband), my aunt Pouran, Jamil, Christina, Anahita, my uncle Masud and auntee Linda, then on the bottom is Ali, me, Arya and Nana.

Mother's Day 2011

It is the 3rd year for me being a mother and I am still pinching myself to that reality. Flashbacks of when Arya was born come to my mind. I can remember every thing. Hopefully I can remember it all when/if I get old and he is a grown man established with his life and comes to visit me. It is also amazing how often I imagine my mom and what she did when we were little. It definately is not easy. There are so many little things that nobody remembers, but living it each day makes me thankful for all the efforts she put into raising me and my brother. And for all the good mothers out there who have spent time patiently raising their children, God bless you all.



Arya and Jamil played together and enjoyed painting their favorite toy characters.





And here are some more pictures taken of all of us











Here are a few other pics taken from the other day at the Salam Center

Warm Weather Has FINALLY come

This week the weather has finally reached the 80's. We've been loving it and there's a light gentle breeze that comes in as well. We can't escape allergies, so that part is no fun. But the pollen is slowly disappearing.

A few weeks ago, we went out with mom & dad and Arya had some fun playing with toys in the stores. Here's a cute one of Papa with Arya waiting outside.



Here's a photo Arya took the other day. He's getting pretty good with that camera and he's not even 3 yet! What will happen when he's 5? I'm really seriously thinking about boosting his photography interest.


And here's a picture from last night in his pj's. I was lucky to get this pose let me tell you. :)

Springtime fun

Spring is in the air and it's time for fun outdoors (if the weather permits). When the weather calls for rain, we have a good time indoors. There's much to do and enjoy!

Like reading and coloring books! Playing with character favorites & dressup! Night time cuddling and playing But playing outdoors is pure fun when it comes to getting in the dirt! Here is a video of Arya's first time going down the park slide all by his self.

Eideh Norooz Mobarak 1390!

It was a very sweet and simple Norooz at our home this year. I wish everyone and those they love the very best days and nights that spring will bring along with health, happiness. And in the happiness, I wish a part of it will be success in what they wish for most.



We celebrated with Papa, Nana, my uncle Reza, his wife Susan and son Kevin. Kamran and his family didn't come because Jamil was sick. The weather has been absolutely crazy. It is pouring rain and pretty windy. Our hearts are with those who are not here.



We had the traditional Mahee and sabzee polo that my sweet mom made with all types of trimmings. Papa made nooneh panjerehy which I love and he recorded it for me. I am so happy they did that! I can't believe how much shirini I ate today. I think it's a record! Especially the Red Velvet cake my Amoo brought.





Here's the plate with my dad's pastries. Only 2 left. Wonder how much longer it will last.



Susan holding Arya before his nap. He was so wiggly :)



Arya got a gift (A truck set) from Amoo Reza and his wife



and Eidee from my dad and Ali. He was pretty happy and playing a lot. Before that I made him a little basket with chocolate and small toys. He seemed to have liked the Cars coloring pack with markers, he was up till midnight last night on that thing.



Here are the rest of our pictures. The 3 of us.



Arya joonam



Momonjooneh azizam.


Babajooneh azizam.


Ghorboonetoon beram.


Papa with Arya.



The two brothers together.

Events of the week

This past week we discovered some more places to get learning toys for Arya.
He likes to imitate grown ups when he sees them doing something and also other kids. He especially likes tools so we got him this drill set. It's neat because it has pattern designs that you can drill with different colored bolts.





We also got this race car track that he could watch moving cars race. He is a big fan of race cars these days and this is a little bit different since the cars move themselves rather than he move them.



Here are some pics of our man visiting a store that has lots of little tables around with sample toys on it. He loves thes type of places. Like us when we go to food places with sample booths :) hehehe.





We also had our 9 year anniversary on March 9th. Didn't do much but we had a lot of fun around town and shopping. I think the best times are ones where you don't do much but laugh a lot and enjoy the scenery. :)

A night with friends

Arya had some fun with his new friends Noah and Jay. They played with cars, the slide and buzz space station and all kinds of other toys. It was a night of fun and adventure!

Coloring all together on Arya's Elmo table


Playing on the slide


Sitting with Noah - a good friend


Standing with Noah - it was tag time (after this!)


Jay please don't take that out - so cute how he likes his things to stay the way they are supposed to. heheh