We have a lot to catch up on

Ok well it has been awhile since I have written, life has just gotten so busy and I have been tired. Lets see, what has happened since I last wrote....I went to a picnic, I ate ice-cream, we had visitors, I threw a temper tantrum, I went to Ft. Worth, I started school and went to Houston. Sheesh I have been one busy beaver.

Mommy had a picnic with her classmates at the gym and I have to say we had a great time.
Wes had so many things in his back yard. He had a pool, trampoline and a little play house that was painted with chalk board paint and boy ol boy did I have a great time with that. I played with all the kid's and jumped with Miss Sharon which is mommy's trainer. You should have seen the amazing food that was there, thank goodness it was mommy's cheat meal day. Mommy made a very cool cake, it was a white cake with strawberries between the two layers and then had chocolate covered strawberries with shaved chocolate on top. The cake was yummy and everyone loved it.


Now the ice-cream was consumed at Sweet Tomatoes. Mommy and I picked up Lori and Alyssa from the airport and took them to lunch. I didn't eat much off the salad bar, but man did I love that ice-cream. I over heard mommy talking on the phone the other day telling Auntie Saffia that she got a coupon for buy one get one free at Sweet Tomato so I am hoping they are planning on going soon so I can get some more of that yummy ice-cream.



Auntie Lori and Alyssa visited for 4 days and we had a BLAST! Like I said above they arrived and we went to lunch, that was on Friday. Saturday we went and spent the day at Great Wolf Lodge, man I love that water park. Auntie Lori, Alyssa, mommy and I spend a lot of time in the lazy river. We came home Saturday late night and decided not to go back to the lodge the next day, but we decided to go to the Ft. Worth Stockyards. In this picture, Auntie Lori, Alyssa and I were checking out the train that has just pulled into the station. Boy ol Boy is that thing big and LOUD!!! We got to see all kind's of horses, long horn steer

Birthday party planning has begun

Ok, mommy has begun the party planning and I think she is nuts. She even has daddy going and just take a look at what he found... http://www.vidmax.com/video/58018/A_Full_Grown_Man_In_An_Elmo_Suit_Gives_A_Litle_Girl_Potty_Lessons/
I have no idea what that has to do with my party, but I thought it was funny.

Mommy is getting into the party mode by trying to figure out what my party attire will be. She is going to and make me an outfit this year and I think it's going to be fabulous. Here is a picture of what she is going to try and make.

As you can tell we are going with the Elmo the Elmo theme this year which is going to be AWESOME! I am wondering what type of gift bags we should have this year and what my cake will look like. I think that mama should make the gift bags out of red bags with Elmo faces on it, that might be totally cute. I am getting so excited for my 2nd birthday. I know mommy and daddy are going to make it special.

Enough talk about party planning and now on to the more exciting stuff going on in my life...Errands! Today mommy and I ran tons of errands, I didn't think we were ever going to finish up. We had to go to Home Depot/Lowe's to buy wood floor cleaner and a light bulb. Went to Target to return a cup that daddy bought, let me just note that was the second one that mommy and I had to return...sheeeesh daddy do you think mommy and I have nothing better to do with our day? We had to go to UPS to mail a package that needed to be returned and then headed off to Sam's to pick up mango and Turkey.

We bought our mango and Turkey and guess what else mommy found....DUPLO'S. Oh yeah I got some more lego's. Daddy came home for lunch today and was totally excited about our purchase and told me he would build a big building and stuff tonight when he gets home. I will have to post a picture of that tomorrow.

Mommy and I are going to go play lego's now so I have to sign off. I will post more tomorrow.

Love and Hugs

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Well, a lot has happened since I last posted. I have been doing tons of things with the kid's at the Mosque. I have been having a BLAST each week on our field trips. You all have seen a few pictures from them, but I have some more. We went to Frisco Fire Safety Town last week and it was so much fun.

Mommy, daddy and I have been up to a lot of things too. Daddy had a few days off with us and we had a couple outings. One of our outings was to the mall play place. As you can see in the picture, you can never see me as I am always on the go. "Oh you want to take my picture?" YEAH RIGHT!

Another week under our belts

Frisco Heritage Museum tour with the Masjid Summer Camp kid's. We had a blast and I can't wait till our next field trip on the 23rd to Fire Safety Town. I will post more later. I am tired and need to get to bed.

A wonderful week

Ok mommy has decided that I should only do my blog every few days or once a week. She seems to think that I was starting to get a little crazy about it and everything else was going down the drain. Honestly it has taken us a bit to get back into the grove of life here seeing that we were at Nana and pop pop's house for a week. Mommy is back to her boot camp classes and I have to say that I am very proud of her, she is really making a lot of progress. Boot camp takes up a lot of mommy's time so she has been a little crazy with learning all the things she needs to know and log all the stuff she needs to log.

Getting into the swing of things AGAIN!!!

R&R

Today we just had a down day, seeing that we have been running and having a great time thus far. We started out with a bit of breakfast, boy ol boy can that nana feed me. She fed me hard boiled egg, blueberries, strawberry, toast and cottage cheese. Wow that is a lot of food.

After that we decided to head to the pool and have a little bit of fun. That mama cracks me up, she is so nuts. She would sit on the pool noodle and blow on one end and the other would spray me with water....hahahaha that was so much fun. I think I had some pictures of that let me post one.





<--- Mommy making a fountain with the pool noodle.







After playing for a bit, I decided I wanted to get out of the pool and just sit on the deck and take in the sun. During my sun bathing, I came upon a little friend. Take a look...



Yes folks, it is a little lizard. That little lizard and I have become great friends. It hung out with me for about 20 min. and then decided he had enough and went on with his other friend that we found. I will miss you my friend, see you next trip.

Two day birthday celebration!

Nana's Birthday

Today was Nana's birthday and we had a pretty great day. Mama called some of Nana's friends and had them come over for a small pool party. I got nana a cute card and a picture frame that says I love my Grandma. She loved my gift. Mama still needs to figure out what to get for her, it's hard to buy for someone who has everything. I think Mama has made up her mind as to what she is getting her, she kinda filled me in that she is going to get her a new little sweeper for the inside of the house. Papa tried to add a longer cord to her old one and yeah that didn't work out so well. Nana said there was a blue line of electricity that came up the entire cord so she is going to retire that one. Papa got Nana a nice ring for her birthday.

Chrissy, Megan, Rachael, Chrissy's sister and her mom came over to spend the afternoon with us and I have to say that . Nana was really surprised and happy to see that a few of her friends came to spend her special day with her. I think Mama did a really nice thing and it made Nana happy in the end. After everyone left we just hung out around the house and then everyone headed off to bed. We had a good day and tomorrow Mama, Nana and I are having lunch at Nana's office and then we are off to Michael's to get a couple projects we want to work on, I will have to post some pictures of it and tell you all how it goes. Better get off to bed...night, night.

A day of leisure

Floating in the pool

Well, we made it to Florida and boy what a trip we had. Our flight was delayed due to weather and we were an hour and 40 min. late arriving into Orlando. We arrived around 11:40pm and didn't get home till almost 1:30am and I didn't get to sleep till after 2am. I was totally exhausted today and really needed a nap, but we did have to get to the store to get some groceries and snacks for the week. We came back from the store and I was dog tired and needed to lay down for a nap. I took a very long nap and woke up

Travel Day, this should be interesting!

One day till we see Nana and Papa

Mommy's Busy Week

Playing catch up

Uneventful weekend

Home Sweet Home

Dallas or Bust

The Gypsies

Honestly these day's I feel like a complete gypsy. Mommy and I are always on the go. We went to visit Jido and Teyta then we came to visit Auntie Mona...do you think we will ever stay home? I'm seeing no chance in sight for this so called place we call home lol. We are off to see Nana and Papa in Florida on the 10th of June. I am sure that trip is going to be SO MUCH FUN!!!

We drove down to Auntie Mona's house this afternoon and boy ol boy is that a drive. I wanted to get out and run beside the car, I didn't think we were ever going to get there. We finally arrived around 4p.m. or so and auntie wasn't home yet, she had to go pick up Yaya from school and then come home. We waited for Sammy to get home and then decided what to make for dinner.

Yaya was so excited to see me, I didn't think that I was ever going to walk on my own two feet again. She carried me the entire night, even up and down the stairs. I love yaya, auntie, ammo and Sammy. I didn't get to see Reem much, she was really busy with her school entrance exams and ap tests to really sit down and play with me, but I guess I love her =).

Good food, Good friends who could ask for more?

Well, we had a pretty good day. Mommy, daddy and I just ran a few errands and hung out around the house. We have been invited to auntie Tiffany's house for dinner. I am totally stoked to go over and hang out with the kid's and play around the house.

Auntie had some friends over from Utah and thought it would be nice to get together and have a good time. Ferris, Khansa, Ahmed and Mohammad were still here and auntie Tiffany's mom and grandma were visiting too. The house was filled with tons of people and tons of great food.

All the ladies hung out around the kitchen laughing and joking as to how many arabs it took to grill out. If you went outside to see the amount of arabs it was amazing. I would have to say that there were at least 7 and we still ate late. We do everything on AST. We had the most amazing kefta, auntie won't tell mommy what her secret is so we will only get that one when we go visit. It was getting late so we had to head home, I was exhausted from playing and eating so much. I fell asleep on the way home and slept all the way through until morning. Boy that was a good time and I hope to have many more with all of our family and friends.

Start of a great three day weekend

Friday night auntie Saffia came out for dinner. Mommy and I just planned what we were going to have and hung our around the house. Daddy was up for an early morning meeting and came back around lunch time and took a phone call from the house and then headed out to the Mosque for Friday prayers. Daddy came back from Friday prayers, took a few phone calls and helped mommy and I finalize what we were going to have for dinner. We ended up making ahi tuna and rice pilaf, the rice turned out pretty good, but I think the fish was a little over done for my liking. I was so tired by the time auntie left, I headed straight to bed and fell fast asleep.

Saturday was a pretty uneventful day for me, I woke up around 8am had a yummy breakfast that mommy made for me. Daddy got to sleep in until about 11:15 or so

Why pay money to go to the water park?

Today I had to visit Dr. Kumar for my vaccinations and boy ol boy I was not a happy girl. In order for him to get back on my good side he had to give me some cool shades. I couldn't believe that I looked AMAZING in these glasses, but hello what don't I look good in lol. Ok I am just like daddy in my thinking that I am Creme De La Creme!

I think that I can forgive Dr. Kumar for poking me with that nasty shot, but only because of the glasses.

Mommy and I went and ran a few errands and then came home to find that it was blazing hot outside and I really could have used a cool down. Mommy thought about taking me to Frisco Athletic Club to swim, but hmmm I guess I had another idea, run for free in the neighbors sprinklers. I had a blast, the only thing that bothered me was the fact that my diaper almost exploded due to the water.

Mommy brought me inside and gave me a shower and put me in my pj's just so I could hang out around the house and be comfortable for the rest of the evening. I had a great day with mommy and playing in the sprinklers. I love you mommy and thank you for allowing me to just be a kid!

A week in review!

Friday - May 15, 2009
So we had an early morning flight because daddy got a great buy one get one deal to Albuquerque. Teyta hasn't been feeling well and Jido is having some problems too so we thought it was time to go for a short visit.

We arrived to find Jido circling the airport while waiting on us. Mommy installed the car seat and off we went. Teyta was waiting with baited breath for us to arrive. First two seconds in the house and she was all over me. My nickname for Teyta is the kissing bandit hehehehe.

Wednesday down...ahhhh almost Thursday!

Today I had a blast at soccer, it was my last class and I got some cool prizes for completing my class successfully. I got a soccer whistle, little rubber soccer bouncy ball, a ribbon and a certificate.


Here is a picture of my ribbon and certificate --->


I almost forgot that I got a soccer tattoo too, now that was totally cool. I honestly didn't notice that I got it at first until later in the day I was sitting on the floor and saw it and fought to get it off. I kept moving my leg, but it just wouldn't go away and I also kept rubbing it to to see if it would go away and did it...NO! You all have got to see this tattoo, it is RAD!

Visiting with Friends

Today mommy and I went to visit Adedayo and the kid's. Mommy found out on Sunday that Adedayo is pregnant again and is due in July. Jeleel got into an accident the middle of April so he has been taking her car and she is stuck at home with two kid's and swelling feet. We had a nice visit, but it had to come to an end. Mommy and had to get home and fix dinner and pick up around our pit.

I forgot to put this picture up yesterday and I just wanted to share it.

If you all ever need to hide your food from your parents do this...--->

This picture is of my chicken that mommy thought I ate, but I stuck it down my shirt. It's a huge surprise when mommy goes to take my clothes off for a bath time. I guess you could say that I was saving it for a snack later lol.

Best Mother's Day Ever

Well, mommy had a pretty good mother's day. Daddy and I got her an orchid plant --->












Nana, Papa and I got her a nice flower arrangement
that we had delivered to the house --->

Daddy started her day off with breakfast in bed. I woke up and gave her tons of hugs and kisses. She made me breakfast, changed my butt and we played around the house a bit. I took a 3 hour nap and mommy took a nap too.

We headed out to Sam's to check out oranges and some other fruits. On our way home daddy asked if we could please go to Lowe's to check out some plants for the garden. We went to Lowe's and got a tomato and jalapeno plant and a wireless keyless entry for the garage. Mommy made a joke that she got it this year for Mother's Day and next Mother's Day daddy will install it hahahahaha!

Deemah's Day

Ok this morning we started out with soccer and I have to say that we are all shaping up quickly. Daddy and mommy both took me this week and we all had a blast. In this picture coach was teaching us how to kick the cones over and to put them back up with our foot.

Soccer is so much fun, I am sad that next week is my last week. I wonder if mommy and daddy will enroll me in it again.


After my great day at soccer, we had to prepare for Deema's B-day party which is at 1pm.

We headed home and I decided that I should take a little nap before we head out to the party because I was tired from soccer. I took a VERY little nap, maybe half an hour so when I got up mommy decided that we should just leave a little early and see if auntie Tiffany needed any help with anything.

So we arrived at the house around 12:30 or so in order to help out and we found that auntie had completed everything early except the hats that were supposed to be cones for candy. We worked on the hats, typing the strings so they could be tied around our heads...I must admit they were pretty dang cute. I think we have some sample pictures of the hats on the kid's. Let me see if I can find one.

Yeah it's Friday

Ok well, we have another week under out belts. Can you believe it's May? I am telling you this year is going by so quickly, soon it will be fall, winter and the start of another new year. We didn't do much today, just hung out around the house and went for a walk. Daddy and I played in the back yard for a bit and he tried to snap some pictures of me, but as usual I don't stand still.

Here I am walking around the yard with no shoes on....hmmm wonder who's side I get that from?

I also have to make a comment on my flash dance headband thing I have going on hahahaha..."What a feeling."

I missed Thursday

I was so tired from all that I did yesterday that I totally flaked on my blog. It was a day full of walking and running. Mommy took me to the mall and I walked the entire mall and checked out every store.


Me checking out blankets and a sofa at Pottery Barn ---->







<----Me checking out stuff at Brookstone, getting daddy day idea's. Daddy sure does love that store.









And last but not least... ----> Taking a break outside Holister, by this time my little legs were dog tired.

You would think that by this time my day would be over, but mom had other plans for me. We headed home and I took a VERY short nap and then I had to help her get dinner ready. We made dinner, ate and then went out for another walk to the park. By the time I got to the park I was rested and then I ran and played on the slide. I love that slide, I wanna give it a big hug. Daddy and mommy let me walk all the way back to the house oh and along the way I found a mud puddle to play in...yeah mommy not so happy about that. We made it home, I took my bath and headed off to sleepy time.

The week is half gone

Ok honestly the week is half gone and I feel as though we haven't accomplished much at all. Mommy was up early to head over to auntie Tiffany's house to watch the kid's while she took her sister in law to have her check up with the ob/gyn. I stayed home with daddy and had a really good time. He fixed me some chocolate chip waffles. Daddy changed my butt and my clothes and we ran around the house playing until mommy came home. Mommy came home at around 11 or so and daddy had to run to a meeting in Irving.

We went to border's books to look at a book that mommy wanted. We also headed over to the library to return my elmo cd's mama checked out for me. Tomorrow I need to remind mommy that we need to go to Khols and return the clothes that she bought a few days back.

I have to say that mommy made an awesome dinner tonight! She made southwest turkey burgers with sweet potato fries. Daddy was in love with it and said it was a hit. I will have her post the recipe on here tomorrow. Ok I am off to bed as I am tired and worn out.

Monday - Tuesday blues

Well, Monday was pretty uneventful. Mommy and I did get out to take a walk around the new school down the street and through the neighborhood. I was exhausted and was in bed before 8 and mommy was in bed at 8, she wasn't feeling really well.

Tuesday was a pretty good day, we got out of the house a bit. Mommy called auntie Tiffany to see if she wanted to get out and about a bit, but she is staying shut in the house too. Mommy and I took a little walk and came back to hang out around the house. We ate dinner and all just relaxed around the livingroom.

Sunday sweet Sunday

Sunday is the end of the week and we are about to embark on a new week filled with exciting adventures and things to destroy. Again daddy had to work so we didn't do much of anything. Mommy and I did make spinach pies for daddy and played around the house. It was a little down day. We took a walk to the park that is at the new elementary school at the end of the block, it was fun but wet and dirty. I got my pants all dirty and played in the water puddle.

Is it MONDAY yet!

What can we say about Saturday...hmmmm daddy worked all day as his trouble from Friday carried over to Saturday and Sunday.

Mommy took me to soccer practice in the morning, which was bare due to the swine flu. There were only three of us in the class and I have to say that one of the dad's was really how do I say viewed himself in stately splendor? Oh yes pompous! OOPS did I say that out loud, sometimes my inner voice comes out when I don't want it to.

We made it out to Costco, did you have to ask if we made it to Costco this weekend...of course not because come rain or shine we always make it to Costco. We made it to Costco and honestly it was raining so hard, so hard the power went out. We headed home to finish cooking our grape leaves and wait out the storms. It stormed all evening and throughout the night too.

Big shoes to fill, but I can handle it!

As the old Chinese proverb says "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Need I say more ---->
These are some big shoes to fill, but I think I can handle it.





Honestly I was looking forward to the weekend, but when it came I wanted it to be OVER! We have been going crazy with being in the house all this time due to swine flu. Mommy and I went for a walk around the neighborhood. I haven't been able to play at the park due to this flu thing has come about.

Daddy worked late because he had some issues at the office. We usually go out to dinner on Friday's, but with daddy's schedule and issues going on mommy decided to cook. Honestly mommy was tired and could have used a night out with me and daddy, but we didn't get it...Oh well maybe next week.

Like mother, like daughter!

Ok, Ok, Ok I don't know what to say...I have turned into my mother already. Take a look at this --->

Mommy honestly didn't give this to me, I found it and brought it out of the laundry room all by myself and sweept the floor with it. I see mommy cleaning all the time and thought I would just give her a hand since she works hard to take care of the house, daddy and I. We appreciate all that mommy does.

I didn't get a chance to post anything yesterday, we just got busy and by the time mommy sad down to allow me on the computer I was OUT! We have been kinda stuck inside due to this whole swine flu thing. It is spreading like hot cakes here in TX and frankly we are better off staying away from everyone. We haven't had any reported cases in Frisco, but Plano just had their first confirmed case today and they are closing the school down for 11 days to make sure it is clean. Ft. Worth ISD is closed down and a few others here in the Metroplex. Auntie Tiffany called this evening and wanted to know if we wanted to come hang out with them tomorrow, but mommy isn't sure. Here I am sitting and pondering this whole swine flu thing...why can't life just be easier.Well, we have a new little friend living at our house. Can you all guess what it is? I'll give you a clue, it has feathers and lives flies in the sky. We have a mama bird and her nest with little eggs living in our outside light on the porch. It is very exciting and I can't wait till the babies hatch. Mommy was telling me the story of the little birds that lived in our wreath in Maple Grove. She said they were so cute and she was so excited to see the babies, but then there was a turn for the worst. The wind picked up and caught the wreath and it fell down off the door along with the nest and baby birds. The baby birds didn't survive and mommy was so sad, she made daddy pick them up and burry them in the back yard. Ok, well here is the picture of our newest members of the family and our household.

Teaching in their early years!

Today was supposed to be rainy, but because we had planned to say in for most of the day it didn't. We hung out at the house most of the day, we did have a trip out to Kroger to pick up a few things. Mommy has started using coupons and getting tons of things for free. Today we got softsoap hand soap and birds eye steam fresh veggies all for free. I have to say that this doubling and tripling coupons is amazing. Before we headed out to Kroger I did help mommy around the house, I cleaned the floors...check it out ---> Now that is some swiffer skill.

Mommy made dinner and daddy came home and played with me around the house for a bit before I headed to bed. I went upstairs and took my bath, mommy read goodnight moon and I headed off to sleepy town.

Wiggles Play

I started out my day eating pancakes and mommy finally decided to give me some syrup. After I started eating them with syrup, I wondered why she was holding out on me all this time...hmmm I am going to have to keep a close eye on that mommy lady. Oh I almost forgot to tell you, I pulled over my shoe shelf on myself and it kinda hurt me. I had a scratch on my elbow and it left a little mark on my arm which went away.

Today was rainy so we decided to go to the wiggly play center and play. Well, we first went to the zone and it wasn't very fun so the lady gave us our money back and then we all decided to head down to the wiggles. WE HAD A BLAST!!! I climbed all the way to the top of the bounce house slide and slid down all by myself, I have to say that mommy was very proud. Then I climbed all the way to the top of the adventure playground and hit those slides too although that one didn't go as smoothly as the bounce house one. I didn't cry though, it did scare me a little bit but I didn't cry. We played for about an hour and a half and had to get home for my nap time.

We came home and I took my nap because boy was I tired. I think I slept well over 2 hours. Mommy started dinner and when I woke up I helped her finish it up. We had dinner and hung out around the house and played with my little soccer ball. We headed up to bed a little early because mommy wanted to work in my room putting all my clothes that she had washed away. I helped mommy do that and then I took my bath and headed off to sleep. Daddy came up and read me goodnight moon.

Slam on the brakes!

OK, today was totally crazy and I am exhausted. We started the morning out with taking daddy's care to get the brakes fixed, his indicator light came on and we needed to get them taken care of right away. Well, we dropped his car off to the guy in Richardson and decided to head to Allen outlet center. We got to the outlet center and shopped all the stores for me, mommy has been looking for jean capri's that will go with all of my shirts I have. We hit Nautica, Tommy, Carters, Oshkosh, Gap and some other stores and found NOTHING! I cannot believe how many stores we went to and we found nothing. Mommy did settle for these khaki capri's at the Gap and honestly they weren't my favorite.

After walking for hours at the outlet center we all decided to head to daddy's office and hang out so I could run around without them having to worry about me running off and getting hit by a car. Ummm little did daddy and mommy know, but I can find trouble anywhere. Daddy took me to the cafeteria and I totally decided that I was going to climb on the chairs and onto the table...yeah I can find trouble anywhere. I ate some pool chalk and a ping pong paddle too. We played some foosball and daddy beat mommy although she almost won. Well, we hit the board room and got a snack and drink. I have to say that I love popcorn.

We finished our snack and drink and decided that it was time to hit the road to pick up daddy's car. We dropped off daddy to get his car and mommy and I headed home. We got home and I fell asleep in the car so mommy took me up to my room and put me in bed. I slept at least for another hour or so. Daddy came home and decided to lay down for a nap too.

I woke up from my nap and mommy and I ran some more errands i.e. she wanted to go look for capri's lol. We headed to Khol's and I have to say they had so many capri's. Mommy bought 4 pairs of jean capri's, 2 pairs of pink and 2 pairs of the gaucho style. I have to say that I have plenty of capri's for summer. We headed over to Wal-Mart to pick up juice and then home again. I was exhausted from getting in and out of the car all day long.

The rain, rain went away...

Another beautiful day!

Ok we started our day out with some waffles and pancakes. I ate 4 mini waffles and 3 pancakes, I love breakfast what can I say. After that mommy and I decided to go for a jog to the park. We got to the park and there really wasn't many people there and then the masses came. I had a good time, there were at least 10 other kid's to run around with.

Here is a picture of me at the top of the big jungle gym. I had to be careful because the older kid's tend to run around and not pay attention to we little ones. Anyways we had a great time and mommy pushed me in the swing for a long time and I have to say that I fell asleep while she was pushing and talking to one of the other moms.

But before I had fallen asleep in the swing, I was having a great time on the slide. I just learned how to slide on my own yesterday. Daddy sure does teach me a lot of cool things. He taught me not to be afraid and to just go for it. Actually I think daddy was more afraid than I was, he just tried to be strong for me. I love sliding now and honestly I just love to go to the park.
We came home and I was really ready for my nap. Mommy put me down for my nap and I slept for about 2 hours and felt like a new person when I woke up. I was ready to run around again lol. I can't seem to sit still these days.

Mommy and I were going to go to the mall and check out Children's Place because they are having a HUGE sale and I need some capri's. Well, we didn't make it to the mall and that's ok mommy and I just played around the house and in the front yard.

Mommy got dinner done and daddy finally made it home around 7pm and we got to eat dinner. We finished dinner and I talked to Teyta and Jido then Nana called and she talked to me while I took my bath and had my bedtime story read to me. Daddy came up to kiss me goodnight and read another story. I fell asleep right away and dreamt of the pancakes and waffles that await me in the morning.

Tested our new stroller

Well, we got to pick up our new stroller today and I have to say that I LOVE it. It is so comfortable and I love riding in it. Here is a picture of it although ours is Orange. As I took my nap this afternoon mommy decided to dig it out of the box and put the wheels on it.

Mommy made dinner, we ate and then went out to take a walk and test our new stroller out. Mommy, daddy and I went to the park and I have to say we had a great time. Mommy didn't get any pictures of me in the new stroller, but she will get some tomorrow. I also have to tell you all that I learned how to go down the slide on my own, it was so fun.

We got a new stroller today!

Mommy drug me all over Plano and Frisco looking at strollers and I believe we found our new stroller today. We bought a BOB revolution and I love it. We go to take a test run at the store, I almost fell asleep while the test drive.

Monday beautiful Monday!

Today was AMAZINGLY beautiful outside. Mommy and I started our day off with our walk and going to the park to play. I am learning how to go down the slide by myself. In this picture I am walking up the slide, sitting and then sliding down. I think I might go all the way to the top one day soon.

We came back from the park and we had to run a few errands. We ran our errands and then came home and I took my nap, boy was I tired after all that play at the park. My nap was about 2 1/2 hours long and I needed it.

After I woke from my nap mommy and I just hung around the house and planned our dinner menu. We cooked dinner and waited for daddy to come home and eat. Daddy finally made it home and we ate dinner then went out to play in the greenbelt.

We came home, I took a shower and got my pj's on and headed up to bed. Night, Night all!

It was beautiful today!

<----I started my day out like this, sitting in my new chair with my little soccer ball. Honestly I have to say that I LOVE this new chair of mine lol. Well, we had an uneventful day. Daddy let mommy sleep in and he stayed up with me to make sure I didn't get into any mischief.

Mommy woke up and made some breakfast. We all decided that we were just going to hang out around the house and maybe take a walk to the park. Daddy did go to Kroger to fill up our propane tank so mommy could make lamb kebabs with cilantro/mint sauce. While daddy was at Kroger, mommy and I headed to the park and had a great time. Honestly I could run around like a maniac for hours and never feel tired. Daddy stopped by the park on his way home and picked us up so we could get home and start making dinner.

Mommy's lamb kebabs with cilantro/mint sauce were sooooo yummy, daddy licked his plate clean. I have asked her for the recipe so I can post it on here.

Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Kebabs:
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger (mommy used jared)
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1lb) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes
16 (2in) pieces yellow bell peppers
16 (1 1/2in) wedges red onion
cooking spray

Sauce:
1/2 C cilantro leaves
1/4 C mint leaves
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. To perpare kebabs, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add lamb, tossing to coat. Thread lamb, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 min or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally.
3. To prepare the sauce, combine cilantro and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Serve with kebabs.

It was so simple and sooooo yummy...give them a try and let us know what you think.

I ended my day like this --->
I love this chair.

Soccer is too early!

As soon as I made one noise this morning mommy was in my room yanking me out of bed. I had to get to soccer by 9am and I got up around 8:30 or so. I do have to say that even though I woke up later we were the first ones to arrive at class. Class was good, I got to see some of my little friends and ran around with coach Roberto. It's a lot of fun in class, we learn how to stretch, increase our balance along with following directions (<---as if) and cleaning up. We finished up soccer class and mommy and I headed home to check on daddy and figure out what we were going to do for the rest of the day. Daddy took me up for a nap and I slept for about 30 minutes and decided I was going to wake up and talk, talk, talk. I think that glow worm was tired of me talking so he knocked me out for another hour or so.

I got up around 2pm or so and found mommy talking to Time Warner Cable and boy was she mad. She actually got so angry she had to pass the phone off to daddy. After about 45 minutes mommy and daddy were finally done with Time Warner (even though nothing was corrected and their nerves were shot). I totally thought the Time Warner people were funny as you can tell from my picture holding the phone.

We all decided that we needed to go to Sam's club and return the oranges that mommy bought Thursday that were bad and then get daddy's hair cut. We returned the oranges and decided to walk around Sam's for a bit and check out some office chairs. After shopping around for a bit we checked out and needed to run and get daddy's hair cut. Terri the lady that does daddy's hair moved to a new salon suite near Sam's so it wasn't so bad. We got daddy's hair cut and headed over to the mall to take a look at the anywhere chair at Pottery Barn Kid's. The mall was so busy goodness gracious. I think it would have been easier to park at the house and walk to the mall. I have no clue as to what was going on there today, but everyone was there.

Headed down to Pottery Barn Kid's I had to do a little people watching and laugh at the clothes that these youngsters are wearing. I really had no clue that the 80's were back, I saw someone with a head band like the one in Flashdance. Daddy, mommy and I made it to the store and took a look at the anywhere chairs that they have and I have to say that I totally fell in love. Daddy bought me the green polka dot cover and the chair inserts, I was very excited.

We made it home and mommy and daddy put my chair together and I have to say that I look pretty cute in it.

Friday, rainy Friday!

Today we had a down day (Thank God) due to the rain. We just hung out around the house and played up stairs in the play room. I don't know what it is about that mat with the letter, but I love it. I took my nap, woke up all refreshed and ready to terrorize the house and mommy some more.

Busy, busy day

Today mommy yanked me right out of bed and put me in the car. Once in the car she told me that we had to go to Auntie Tiffany's house to watch the kid's because Khansa had a doctors appointment. Mommy called auntie Tiffany on the way and she was already out the door on her way to a meeting at 8:30am for the school. We arrived at auntie's house around 8:30am and ammo Yasser and Khansa was getting ready to head out.

Ahmed, Iyah and I played around the house trying to be quiet and not wake Deemah. We played around with the toys and of course I was in and out of the tupperware cabinet. I'm not sure what kind of hold that cabinet has on me, but I just can't seem to leave it alone. I can hear it taunting me "MMMMIIIIRRRR IIIIAAAAMMMM come play in me." As always I give in to the taunting and drag every single piece of tupperware out and bang it all over the floor and drive everyone nuts lol.

Deemah woke up at around 10am and she sat in bed talking and saying uh oh. Mommy sent auntie Tiffany a text message and told her what Deemah was saying and laughed about it. I don't think it was 30 seconds later auntie called mommy and told her to run upstairs and make sure Deemah wasn't getting into a CRAP load of trouble lol. Luckily Deemah wasn't into anything bad and she was happy to see mommy. Mommy brought Deemah downstairs and gave her a cup of chocolate milk and a chocolate chip pancakes.

Auntie Tiffany and Khansa came home around 11:30 and everyone was happy to see them.

Lazy Dayz

Mommy and I just hung out around the house most of the day until we went to Carters to check out their clearance sale. Auntie Tiffany told mommy that they had pj's for $1.99 so we had to go check them out. Mommy bought me 5 new pairs of footie pj's and they are too cute.

We came back to the house and ate a snack. We were waiting for daddy to come home so we could go to Costco and get a few things that mommy has on her list. Daddy called and said that he was going to be late and we should head out on our own if we wanted to. Daddy did a video conference with me today and it was pretty fun, I just saw him eating popcorn and laughing at me while I was running around like a monkey.

Mommy and I decided to go to Sam's and check out oranges and possibly pick up the things on mommy's list. We didn't have much luck there, they didn't have any garlic and no Zyrtec which is what mommy really needed. We came home and daddy came in shortly after we did so I got to spend a little time with him before I had to go to sleep. I always have a good time with daddy, he chases me around the house and acts like a monster. I run, run and run as fast as my little legs will allow, until he catches me and picks me up and tickles me.

Daddy and mommy took me up to bed and read me Goodnight Moon and off to sleep I went. I love mommy and daddy, they are great.

Tuesday fun

My day started out taking a little break in the drawer of the coffee table. Daddy says I reminded him of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer had the Japanese investors sleeping in a dresser lol, that was a funny episode.

We went to auntie Tiffany's house to play with Ahmed, Iyah and Deemah. We ran around the house like crazy kid's and had a great time.

I came home and ended my day learning how to open the pantry closet door. Ummmm yeah now I can get in and out and choose my own snacks. I walked in and chose veggie straws and handed them to mommy so I could have them as a snack. Mommy just stood there in awe not knowing if she should tell me no or just bust out laughing. She busted out laughing hahahaha. Below are some pictures of me opening the door and going into the pantry closet.

Heaven, Hell or Houston!

Well, I haven't posted in a few day. It was CRAZY around here. Thursday mommy went to get her hair done and auntie Tiffany watched me until she got back. Auntie Tiffany had to take Deemah to the Dr. at 2:15 so Mandy came from next door to watch us all while mommy was on her way. We had lunch and just hung out around the house and had a great time playing in the kitchen.

Mommy arrived and she was there for about 20 min. and she had to run and pick up the boys from school. She picked up the boys, dropped off Nick and came back. Omar had to eat quickly because he had about 20 min. to get to swimming. Auntie Tiffany came back just in the nick of time to be able to take Omar and we were able to go home. It was just a crazy, hectic day and I was sure glad when it was over.

Friday was CRAZT too, we were preparing for our trip to Houston to visit ammo Ali and auntie Iklas. Mommy and I decided to go to the mall again and try and get the kid's some gifts. We got them each a Webkins. We got a camel for Aamer a frog for Maher and a pink poodle for Rama. Honestly mommy wasn't sure that the kid's were going to like them, but we were going to have to wait and see.

We arrived in Houston about 10:30pm and we were all so tired from a long trip. It took us 5 1/2 hours to make it there due to traffic getting out of Dallas. Auntie and Ammo had some people over for dinner and they stayed until we arrived so they could say hello. Everyone sat around and socialized and next thing they knew it was 1:30am. Mommy had put me to bed at around 11:30pm or so. I missed all the fun, but I was exhausted.

The kid's got a bit rowdy and woke me up around 1:33am and it was tough to get back to sleep. Mommy actually put me in bed with her and daddy. Let me tell you something that doesn't mix...mommy, daddy and I in a full size bed hahahaha. Mommy was on the edge of one side, daddy was on the other and then I was asleep with my feet in mommy's face and my head in daddy's back. Ummm I would like to go on the record and state that I think that was the worst nights sleep I have ever had in my entire 18 months of life lol.

We woke up on Saturday and waited for everyone to get out of bed so we could have our breakfast and head out of the house. Everyone decided to get up and at em around noon or so. Daddy fell back to sleep and got a couple good hours of sleep. We had our breakfast and headed out to the Galleria in down town Houston and I have to say that it is very impressive. Mommy fell in love with a Jimmy Choo hand bag, but daddy not so much. Although he did say that she could have 3, they were only $800 bucks each hahahaha. After we did the Galleria we headed off to Costco so daddy and Ammo could check out a computer that daddy has now talked Ammo into buying. After Costco we headed to dinner at Tokyo One.

The funniest thing happened at dinner, we all almost fell out of our chairs laughing our butts off. I guess when we arrived Ammo Ali told the waitress to give him the bill and to NOT accept payment from anyone but him. Well, no one knew it but daddy gave the waitress his credit card and paid for dinner. Ammo Ali almost killed that waitress, he just kept asking her what part of the conversation did you not understand hahahaha. Everyone that was at the house the night before was there again tonight and 1:30am came quick again.

Sunday was a lazy day, I woke up early and took a nap before we headed out to Dallas. We headed out right after breakfast/lunch due to some weather that was supposed to hit Dallas that evening. Luckily we left late enough that we missed all the weather that his Dallas around 4:30pm. We did get a little weather once we got home. It was a busy, busy weekend and I am glad it is over.

Is it Friday yet?

Ok, Ok, Ok I know it's only hump day, but lord could this week be dragging on any longer? Mommy and I just went to the mall and looked
for some gifts for the kid's in Houston, we weren't very successful. We came home and just hung out around the house until daddy came home and then we had some fun playing with daddy. Daddy is so much fun, he loves to laugh and joke with us.

Mommy, daddy and I just played around on the bed and had a great time. Take a look at my face if you don't believe me lol.

Another day of errands!

I decided that I was going to get up at 7 this morning, just to keep mommy on her toes. Well, with me waking so early I was ready for my nap at around 10 or so. Mommy did put me down for a nap around 10 because I was really, really cranky. I slept for about an hour and decided that I had enough of that and wanted to cry and make a fuss to get out of my bed.

We had to run to Toys R Us to return these marker things that mommy bought for me...ummm yeah not a good idea. I actually LOVED them, but mommy didn't. I painted my face, my shirt, my high chair and oh yeah I did get a little on the paper mommy gave me. While at Toys R Us auntie Tiffany called and needed our help at her house so we headed over there for a few min. We helped out and had to run because we had a house guest coming for a short visit around 2:30 or so.

We came up the road and our house guest was standing at the front door waiting for us. As you could tell mommy and I were late four our visitor. The visitors came in and we hung out for about an hour and played, they have a son that is close to my age. After the guests left, mommy noticed there was a target bag sitting on the counter. Mommy opened the bag and to her surprise there was a Baby Alive in there just for me, look how cute I was taking care of my baby.

Mommy and I took my baby out for a little stroll around the neighborhood. We went to the green belt and walked around the grass. There were these two cute dogs there that kept kissing me on the face hehehehe.

We came back to the house and hung out until daddy came home then we had dinner. I spent a little time with daddy before I had to go night, night.

A woman after my own heart!

Need I say more...This girl is learning early. She was asking me if her purse and shoes matched her outfit hahahaha. Of course they match sweetie, anything looks GREAT on you!





We ran some errands and I have to say that by the time we were done I was exhausted. We had to run to Target and pick up a few items, drop off the dry cleaning and return something to Toys R Us. In and out of the car can be very hard on me. On our way home from dropping off the dry cleaning I fell asleep in the car.

Mommy made some yummy dinner, it was shrimp with linguini and salad. While I was waiting for dinner to be finished, I decided to sit and read a little bit. In reading I found that bumble bees don't like to sting people, they only do it when we try and hurt them. I also love to chew on my books...Daddy says that I am hungry for knowledge hahaha. Yummy books are good.