The last week of 18 months

These past weeks we have been settling into our new place and still unpacking. It will take a while for everything to be put away but when you come in you can't really tell.
We have also been enjoying watching Arya and his daily silly moments while he makes sure we are there to watch.

Here's a recent one of him wrestling with Elmo and staying up way passed his bedtime!


Counting alphabet letters and putting them in a cup


Mom & Dad's 40 year anniversary came on the 18th and took them out to dinner. It was a great night. Although they could have given us more food! :) We came to our house afterwards for tea and hanging out.



Arya and Jamil got to play together a bit too and run around the house.

2010 begins and Arya at 18 months

I can't believe it's really 2010. The start of this year begins with us moving to a new home. My predictions for this year are optimistic.

I truly hope this year brings blessings, health, happiness and love for all of us and I pray that God may give us the strength to face & defeat any difficulties or obstacles that come in our way.

Arya at 18 Months

Begging for the remote control


Kickin it with Papa


Arya smiling


Late night slumber party (after unpacking)


He looks so grown up in this photo


In his favorite chair


Mr. Mischievious with Daee Masud's hat (sorry he stole it - we will get it back 2 u)

Christmas 2009

This year was Arya's 2nd Christmas and he seemed to enjoy himself playing with Jamil at Uncle Kami & Tina's house. He got some Barney characters, tshirts, and a black leather chair from uncle kami & tina and books and blocks from Nana & Papa. We bought him clothes and utensils but he opened his presents a lot earlier from us.

My little eater

This post is about Arya and his passion for eating. I think he got this one from me. Although Ali loves to eat too, I'm a big BIG eater in a little person's body. I love food - to cook it, smell it, decorate it, and eat it! And as much as I gained in my pregnancy I enjoyed every bite :) heheheh.

The picture above was taken after Ali bought us breakfast and woke up early for the first time! We were all so excited :)



Here are some videos of Arya eating...heheh

New Videos for the week

Here are some funny videos of Arya this week. Every day is an adventure! :)

1 to 10 in Farsi


Eating Ice cream by himself


Checking out the persian specialty foods :)


Playing Harp

17 Months

Arya's 17th month has begun with more fiestiness. He has been discovering more of his personality and the things around him. He especially likes to mimic his dad and observe our daily routines. A few more teeth are coming in and he has started to try and eat with a fork and spoon now! (I need to get videos of this).

Barney and Elmo are still his favorite characters. Although he is starting to come around to others in the sesame street world as well as Sprout now. I really wish I had more time to do things with him rather than have him watch tv but when I work sometimes I have no choice. The good thing is on weekends and sometimes during the week he visits with Nana & Papa and we go out and he gets to be more social. In 2010 there will be a lot more activities!

Here are some pictures for the week...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Went to Kami & Tina's house for Turkey day and Arya had a lot of fun. He played and ate so much and fell asleep around 7:45. We all ate a lot too. It was a great day. Hope everyone else had a good time with family and enjoyed every moment. And, God please help those with less to eat have a full plate at their table.