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.

Arya's first Belt Testing - TaeKwonDo

Today was Arya's first Belt Testing with his group the Little Dragons. It was exciting for all of us to witness this :)



It began with all the kids from different levels warming up together.



Check out Arya almost doing the splits!



Coming together in their groups



Lining up for the tests



Arya testing with the Little Dragons



Arya's reward cookie after passing his test.



For more videos, choose the TaeKwondo link on the right. :)
So proud of you azizeh delam. You were amazing.

Norooz Mobarak 1391!

There is so much to be thankful for this Norooz.



Spring has brought us the gift of Rain so that the plants can flourish and give us good oxygen throughout the year.




This is the fourth year that Arya has been in our lives and mashallah given us so much happiness.



Having a roof over our heads and food to eat and clean water to drink every day.



And each other...those around us who we see frequently...and those far away who we can call and talk to and think and pray about. We are thankful for all of these things, and so much more....



Wish you all the most happiest Eideh Norooz from the bottom of our hearts.