Arya starts Sparring for TaeKwonDo

So one of the things I was hesitant about was letting Arya Spar, which means "free-form" fighting with Rules in Martial Arts. The reason is I didn't want to encourage this, but the curriculum requires it and the good thing about this place we are going to is that it teaches kids when to and when not to fight. And who to fight with and who not to fight with. I like their way because it is clear that they want the kids to love and respect first and self defend themselves or someone else second. So here is our little guy all foamed up. He had fun getting into the gear but I don't think it was easy for him at first. I'm sure he'll get it sooner or later.

Yellow Black Belt

Arya has been awarded the next Belt for his TaeKwondo Class. He is now a Yellow-Black Belt for his group of Little Dragons.




We arrived at the Ceremony tonight around 5:45 or so and the place was decorated for their 5 year Anniversary. I brought brownies for their potluck in which we ate first. The kids then had to sit and wait to walk on the red carpet in front of everyone. It felt so much like graduation. This is Arya before they went outside.


The instructor "Sir" talked a bit then presented the belts then everyone had to wait until all the awards were given.



Took 3 hours total for this ceremony.
Arya fell asleep in my arms before it was over.


Then he woke up at home for another 2 then went to bed. :D
I think he was happy to receive it but too tired to enjoy it. Hopefully next time.
Here are the videos for tonight's event:
When we got there

Red Carpet walk to places

Arya getting his new belt

Music and Dancing and Baseball?

An amazing thing happened a few weeks ago. We went shopping and afterwards for some reason I wanted to go to the music store. I found one in Folsom that I didn't think would have much but luckily they had a sale on speakers. I got a great deal on a Fender for my keyboard and wanted Arya to finally see what my Alesis could do. Ali hooked it up when we got home and they were on it for the rest of the day :) So happy I bought it.




He loves to dance. I think this is in his genes from his dad's side :). If he could choose between anything and dancing, he'd pick it any day! :D

Here he is at Nana & Papa's shakin' it.


I will upload more videos of him dancing later.

And here's something we can't figure out. Arya likes Baseball. Baseball? Out of all the sports this was one we didn't think he'd like much but out of nowhere he tells Papa that he loves it and wants him to buy him a glove and ball for Christmas. Hahahah. Well, and there you  have it.
Here's some 1 on 1 with Papa...

And actually hitting a ball. A BIG ball that is :) haha...

Mother's Day 2012

Every day of being a mother has been one that I will cherish forever. And every experience makes me feel my mom even more. My dear Arya, I hope that you will enjoy going through this blog when you are older. And see your mom and Nana each year, azizam. I love you.



We were fortunate to have had my dear Daee Saeed and beautiful cousin Anahita visit us for a few days. It is always nice to see family. The kids also had a good time together. I love how they respect each other. Love you two.






 
Kami and Ali got to watch some tv and chat.


 
A good one of Mom and Dad together. They were apart after so many years when mom went to visit khaleh Pouran in Los Angeles with my uncle.


 
Me and my sissy.


 
And the three of us.

Old Made New

Ever have some really cool things you put away and somehow you remember them when you least expect it? Well the other day we were talking and I had an idea for Arya to camp inside the house. He's been hoping for something new to do so I thought about this Tent Ali bought like 8 years ago. We brought it out and put it up (minus some parts that were missing) and he had so much fun in it!



He played and slept and sang and played some more inside this Kooky tent all day long :) go figure!



Then here's another thing we did with an oldie but goodie. Baby sun glasses I bought him when he was only 1 and a caveboy because he could NOT handle the sun. For this extra bright day we both wanted to be outside. I have to say for us it's not too often we do something daring like this. Sad but true.



And after I put the shades up on the patio table...



The cave mommy listening to the birds & leaves (pic taken by Arya)



Close up of my baby...

Crazy

Ever have those moments when you wish you had your camera with you? These past few weeks were that way and luckily the camera was around.

Hail Storm that ended up looking like snow.


Arya wearing a lion head.


A bracelet Arya made for his Nana.


Eating with a Teddy Bear.


Wearing his Baba's hat with a cute face.

Shine warm weather shine

The past few days we've been getting this amazingly beautiful sunshine and warmth. You just can't say no to it. The sun almost knocks on your door. So we took Arya outside on the weekend to ride his bike. He enjoyed it very much and had fun.





Then played with the neighbor kids for a while. It was a happy day.





He was a bit sad because he wanted to go inside their house and play and we said another time. Not sure how their guests would like it since it was Easter Sunday and they had a lot of people over. But maybe another time. I thought it was sweet how he shared and they played together. I rarely see this since he's by himself all the time.