The Story Of Us

It's been a while since I have done a lately post.. truth be told there has been a lot going on around here.. and I am still playing catch up. D started pre k! We have been making weekly trips to our library and reading all kinds of fun new books at bedtime. H is growing and learning everything so fast.. he is becoming quite the trouble maker This past month we had family visit and took a few fun day trips with them which I will hopefully share soon.. and spent a a few days at Niagara Falls.. details to come. Have you seen all the other places we have had the fortune of travelling too? Places We've Been We are also getting started on a few more house projects.. M and I are DIYing one room while a contractor has been hired for another.. exciting times with a little frustration. Take a look back at some of our other house projects and my tips for hiring a contractor. Inside Our House My in laws are in the process of making the transition to becoming a pe

Spider  a glorious, large and slightly creepy spider sculpture made of bronze, stainless steel and marble by French artist Louise Bourgeois named Maman outside the Museum of Art in Ottawa, Canada. This photograph was taken way back in 2011 when D was just 14 months old. You can read more about our trip and the best breakfast ever here Spider is currently on it's way to Spain, to purchase this haunting piece for yourself or as a gift click here   All photographs are available in a variety of sizes and prices to fit every budget and can be custom framed. Get my post directly in you inbox with  Bloglovin I am now also offering ad space.  See  Sponsors  for more information .  Newsletter Sign Up - Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

When I was pregnant with H, D started this new thing.. huggy time. Ten.. Twelve times a day he would come up to either M or I and state that it was huggy time.. during dinner, while driving, in the middle of the night and pretty much all other times in between. Now as his vocabulary has increased and his thoughts are evolving he requests 100 hugs. He likes to hear us whisper the count. Now while I am all about hugs.. and I want to squeeze in as many huggable moments as I possibly can in the short time that I have before my hugs become 'embarrassing' rolling eyes they are not always convenient to give especially when I have a fussy H in my arms or I am feeding him etc.. so sometimes.. more often that not we may skip a few numbers.. Well our little smarty pants has caught on.. and now he insists he do the counting.. plus three kisses on each cheek. :)  source   source If I could I'd hug him forever... Little H on the other hand doesn't comprehend the conce

Way back in August after Ramadan came to an end we along our friends planned to getaway for a few days. Our destination of choice The Big Slide Mountain Inn up in the Catskills, Upstate New York. We were 10 adults and 7 children under the age of 10. This was our first trip together.. and we had so much fun we may just make this a yearly event. Get my post directly in you inbox with  Bloglovin I am now also offering ad space.  See  Sponsors  for more information .  Newsletter Sign Up - Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

With Labor Day right around the corner it is official, summer has ended. A little reminder of those beautiful warm days at the beach Under the Umbrella . We didn't get a chance to hit the beach this summer, this photograph was taken in 2012 in Ocean City along the Jersey Shore. Click here to purchase. Get my post directly in you inbox with  Bloglovin I am now also offering ad space.  See  Sponsors  for more information .  Newsletter Sign Up - Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

With birthdays come presents and sometimes the unexpected happens. Among D's presents was a big packet of 46 markers. The very next day D was ready to make some drawings and color with his new markers.. unfortunately we found all 46 of them dry. Pinterest to the rescue!  1.Grab some small containers.. I seem to have an abundance of baby food jars.. 2. Fill containers halfway with water 3. Place markers 4. Wait for the water to change color. We waited until the next day. 5. Paint! In all honesty I like these even better than actual water colors. Usually keeps dipping his brush in the water and never seems to get enough paint.. here it is a perfect balance of paint and water. : ) Get my post directly in you inbox with  Bloglovin I am now also offering ad space.  See  Sponsors  for more information .  Newsletter Sign Up - Let's Stay Connected, Shall We?

1. What is your favorite color? Pink 2. What is your favorite toy? Train Set 3. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberry 4. What is your favorite food? Pizza 5. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Strawberry 7. What is your favorite tv show? Paw Patrol 8. What is your favorite animal? Mouse 9. What is your favorite song? ABC song 10. What is your favorite book? Magic Tree House Books 11. Who is your best friend? Aiden C 12. What is your favorite game? Uno 13. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Walking with Dada Dadi (grandparents) 14. What do you want to be when you grow up? Teacher 15. What is your favorite thing to do with mummy? Going in the silver car 16. What is your favorite thing to do with baba? Dancing 17. What is your favorite thing to do with Hasan? Sleep 18. What makes you feel sad?   Cry 19. What makes you feel happy? Minnie 20. What was your favorite thing about your birthday? Cake Get my post directly in you inbox wi