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Back to School

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This week was back to school week.. yay! D went off to first grade... FIRST GRADE!! This was his first time on the school bus and I must say he was such a good boy.. so excited. H was a whole different story.. he too was very excited to go to school. He too wanted a backpack which he did not need like his brother, I had to fish out one of D's old backpacks. He too wanted to ride the school bus like his big brother, also not happening. I will have the pleasure of driving him for the next three-ish years.    After much explaining that mommy's minivan was just like a school bus he was ready to go He went to his class and when I asked if mommy can go he said yes.. and so I left.. so surprised. D cried the first week he first went to school. What a big boy H was.. :) And then when I picked him up I found out he pretty much cried the whole three hours he was there, and the same happened the next day.. I managed to sneak out while he was playing but he still cried mo

Friday Photography

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Islamic Pattern - Islamic art, typically, though not entirely focuses on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy. If you have ever seen Arabic calligraphy you could see that it manages to be both structured as well as organic at the same time. Similar are so many Islamic patterns, they have a strong geometrical sense but still posses great fluidity. This picture is an example of such, it is a hand painted Islamic pattern on the wall of a mosque in Yazd, Iran. The rich colors and the flowing lines are a wonder to see. You can buy this print here . Get Free Shipping with code BLOGGER Prints also available in larger sizes.  Contact  for more information and special requests. I am now accepting wholesale orders. Get in touch for more information. Love this print but don't think your wall is ready just yet.. how about this print on other things?! Check  these  beauties out.                            Etsy             Instagram             Twitter          

The Journey Begins - Karachi

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this post was meant for last week but some error occurred and it disappeared and in the craziness that is life it took so long to re write it :( Happy Labor Day my fellow American's... hope you are all enjoying your long weekend   Flying to Karachi is a minimum 16 hour ordeal.. there are no direct flights either. We flew via Emirates with an hour and a half stopover in Dubai. I started planning weeks in advance.. not so much for once we landed but mainly for the 16 hours it would take to get there.. I was very nervous about the flight. I packed snacks, water bottle, candy in case of emergencies like a crying fit.. I also packed a book each, a coloring book for H  those invisible ink ones , activity book for D, a bag of lego's and play doh.. my bag was full! Plus of course extra change of clothes for everyone and plastic bags.. D is our resident vomitter.  Thank God some twenty hours later we were safely in Karachi.. I say twenty because we had some flight delays in

Un-Welcome Home

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This was not the first post I was expecting to write after returning from my summer hiatus. After a great trip back home and an even more fun stop over we were all a bit home sick and so happy when we finally landed in JFK. Our 8pm flight stood on the tarmac for another hour because of some rain which caused the departing flights to be delayed and hence an airplane traffic jam! what annoys me is that with all the technological advancements why do we still have to put up with these slight weather delays.. it was light rain not a thunderstorm!! We disembarked the plan around 9:30pm making our way to a hallway that led to stairs that would eventually lead us to immigration. Because of all the delays there was a significant crowd.. everyone tired.. and then we heard the vibration.. it took a second to place and then we saw it.. everyone was turning and running.. running towards us! I had H sleeping in my arms.. I ran.. I didn't know what to do.. I went to the nearest wall and clung

Summer Travels

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I am going to be taking a leave of absence for most of the remainder of the summer. The boys and I are flying back home for a few weeks later this week. So most of my days are being spent packing.. I am looking forward to attending a very close friends wedding and the boys with get a chance to bond with family.. especially cousin's who are waiting anxiously. While most of my family have met D.. this will be his third trip.. though the first in his mind, he doesn't remember the other two. No one but my parents and brother have met H.  Take Me Away What I am not looking forward to his the airport and flying 16 hours solo with the two boys.. D shouldn't be much of a problem.. I am packing many activities for the flight.. but H is a bit of a wild card.. send me happy thoughts!! M will join us towards the end to join in on the wedding festivities.. and then on our way back we have picked a new European country to explore :) I hope to share some of our trip on I

20 Questions with D

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1. What is your favorite color? Purple 2. What is your favorite toy? Race Face Robot Game 3. What is your favorite fruit? Oranges 4. What is your favorite food? Pizza 5. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Vanilla with Rainbow Sprinkles on a Cone 7a. What is your favorite tv show? Backyardagins 7b. Favorite Movie Lightening McQueen 8. What is your favorite animal? n/a 9. What is your favorite song? Fight Song - Rachel Platten 10. What is your favorite book? I Love My Hat   by Douglas Florian 11. Who is your best friend? Hussein C 12. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Playing on the slide 13. What do you want to be when you grow up? Astronaut 14. What is your favorite thing to do with mummy? Playing board games 15. What is your favorite thing to do with baba? Playing foosbal 16. What is your favorite thing to do with H? Bath Time 17. What makes you feel sad? When grandparents leave 18. What makes you feel happy? When it's my birthday 19. What wa

Friday Photography - Red White and Blue

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With the upcoming 4th of July weekend this red, white and blue print of mine came to mind for today's Friday Photography .  Tank Top  Buy Any TWO and Get 25%OFF Travel Mug iPhone Case or Skin  Buy Any TWO and Get 15% OFF   Buy Any TWO and Get 15% OFF                           Etsy             Instagram             Twitter             Bloglovin