14 month pics

Here are a few more pictures of Arya from his 14 month


Chatting


Brushing Teeth in the morning


Getting wet and playing with Jamil


A new tool?

Hives

These past few weeks Arya has had hives. :( It was a bit scary at first and we weren't exactly sure what it was until we rushed him to the doctor and they told us it was nothing to really worry about. Well after 2 weeks it's still around but coming and going on it's own. We gave him Benedryl for 2 weeks and decided that now since it's only appearing a little bit not to give him any more. Luckily he's been ok. I really can't understand what caused this and how it happened we didn't try anything different and the doctor also said that sometimes the underlying cause can never be found. I'm just glad it's not all over his body anymore. It was scary.Other than that he's been doing good and learning new words. Today he said "Gol" or flower in English. Looking forward to more! I will post some more pictures later!

14 Months in Ramadan

Arya starts his 14th month in Ramadan. Ali and I found the 14 hour fast with no food or water a bit challenging this year, but with the hunger we feel, inside our hearts is our thanks to God for all the gifts He has given us. I really don't know where we would be if God wasn't there to help us. Every time we fall, somehow there is a hand that picks us up. I truly believe that we are all put in this world for a reason. It is not a chance or an accident. We are here to find our way within ourselves and see if it leads to Him. Our journey here in this life is a short one. Hopefully we can make the best out of it for the one to come. May God answer all your prayers.

Here are some videos of Arya this week.

More from 13 months...

Well I know it's been quite a while since my last post so I apologize for taking so long to update. Lot's been going on and we've been so busy.
Since I last wrote Arya has gone to the zoo, made some more discoveries with his capabilities (jogging in place, speed walking, and dancing), and found a friend (Elmo). Here are some pictures of his endeavors.

At the Zoo


In front of Mom & Dad's


Walking with Baba's briefcase


Hanging out on a hot day



Time to read


Playing with Elmo

Adventure Land and the three of us together

Arya went to his first adventure playland with Ali and I this week. He was on cloud 9 and so excited for everything. Most of all that his baba was with him and he could walk everwhere in a wide open space! Yippee! No dogs, no cats, no small rooms, just kids and fun stuff everywhere! First we ate together then we headed off to the infant play area where Arya had a chance to go up and down some activity cushions and a slide! It was fun for us too to see him smile.













After the fun we decided to go have some ice cream. Ali and I always wanted to try this happening place called "Leatherbee's" and just never got around to it. Finally we did and after tasting the ice cream, wow....it was well worth the wait. Arya enjoyed it too!



On another note, this week Arya has learned a few more words (partially or in his own version): girl (dokhtar, just the "tar"), go (boro, the whole word), Tina (just the "ina" part), and Jamjam (just the "am"). Understands a lot more also as far as bringing things for us and putting things away.

1yr 1 month - The Phone

I'm not sure how it happened but I am thinking it's from learning what we do. In his own way Arya has learned to get the phone and talk. Not really talk, per say, but rather talk to the person he is thinking of while holding the phone to his ear. It is the cutest thing. I wish this happened when the person was actually on the other line. Usually this happens when they are not. In this video he tries to talk to his baba then to his uncle (daee) or (doodao)



I thought this was a cute pose too...like what mommy?

Ali's Birthday 2009

We celebrated Ali's birthday yesterday at the restaurant. It was the best way we could see him and we thought it would be fun to share it with everyone else there. I got a ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins (thanks to their advertising 1000 times on tv) but it was very very yummy! Chocolate ice cream and cake with vanilla ice cream filling. mmmmmmmmm! Arya enjoyed it very much too. We gathered around in one of the booths near closing time and gobbled it down with some tea afterwards. For gifts Ali got a nice mirror for shaving in the shower and some dressy socks from my parents, a beautiful black briefcase with a lock from Kami & Tina and a couple shirts and shorts from me & arya. It was a short celebration but hopefully enjoyable to all. The employees got a piece of the cake too.