Visiting Ottawa--after 2 years!

Our visit to Ottawa was a much needed, earned and enjoyed visit. It was very relaxing and I couldn't believe how quickly it flew by. Not having to cook or clean and the extra helping hands taking care of Nusayba and Asmaa were definitely a treat I'll never forget--شكرا يا أبله نجاة

Eid without Allaedin

It was definitely a blessing being amongst family on Eid day, but it wasn't the same without you baba

Enjoying their cousins!

Food contests at every meal really gave Nusayba an appetite!

At the library

At cosmic adventure (the jungle)

It was difficult for Asmaa to keep-up with the three of them, even when it was just to get a sip of water!

Getting spoiled by haneena

yes, I was enjoying an ice-cream cone!

just for you Nana!
(Libyan traditional dress for women--yes, this was the fabric for our Eid hijabs!)

henna in one hand a firecracker in the other!

Swimming!

Nusayba absolutely loved the henna and getting her hair braided!

With our Aunts and Uncles
(khali Akram, you were truly missed)