Backyard Camping

So for the lack of traveling and to save money, we brought the camp to us :) Our backyard wins as the best place to pitch up a tent and break a fire! The weather was just perfect for it tonight, so we got some marshmallows and music along with the beautiful night sky for an evening together....











Earlier in the day, Arya and Ali had some fun playing in the yard and dancing :) Here are some pics & videos from their adventure.



These are taken by Arya the photographer

Ali's Bday 2011

For baba's birthday, we celebrated his 43rd at our house. Let's see what photos follow...



My second attempt at making a birthday cake. It was chocolate raspberry with whip cream.



Very beautiful cards and gifts. He got headphones & cologne from us, and clothes & doggie stuff from the family. Arya helped open the presents.





Jamily & Arya played good together



Pictures







Guys hangin out



Relaxing outside



Arya running & playing with the dogs



Arya crashing at 9:30pm

Papas Birthday 2011

Arya joonam, I thank God that I am able to record all of these moments for you as you are growing up. I wish I had pictures and videos of my life when I was only 3. Your generation is lucky in this part. Always cherish these memories. They are greater than gold.

These photos were taken for Papa's birthday. He is 75 in this year.

The 4rth of July 2011

This year Arya was more aware of what's going on around him and we gathered for the 4rth at Kami's house. It was the first time he went by himself into a pool with a slide and got so drenched! He also played a lot and had a lot of fun with his cousin Jamil. Here are some pics from our day.

3 Years Old (Birthday & Party)

Arya's Birthday has finally come for his 3rd year. This time I took a few days off to be able to enjoy it and get ready for his party on the weekend. But before that day, I wanted him to have some fun on his actual birthday. So in the morning he woke up and got his gifts.



Then we were off to the movies to see Cars 2. This was Arya's first time in a movie theatre. He enjoyed it very much.





After lunch and a nap, we went to a place that decorated ceramics. He got a plate.






This is what it looked like after he finished and we helped a little. We haven't fired it up yet.



Then it was off to a Japanese Steakhouse for dinner and a show. We went to Susumu's.
We had to wait for a while so it got a little boring for Arya, but after the Iron Chef came, he was fascinated by his cooking.





Saturday was the party. I prepared for 14 people. Here are some pics from the day.

My first attempt at a birthday cake. I wanted something with no artificial colors or preservatives. This was a chocolate, raspberry filling cake.



Family Room




Dining Area (Before the pasta & pizza)


Cake Time




Playing




Arya got some Cars 2 cars & playsets and a flying Halo, a play Laptop and a game.
It was a fun time.