Nicolas and the slug

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while--I've been so lazy, busy and tired.

I thought this would make up for it--enjoy!

The slug is really sleeping--like, forever!

ps: Nicolas is our next door neighbor.

Palo Alto Zoo & Museum

We've been going out every Friday with some friends, usually to the park, but this time we went to the very small "zoo" and "museum" in Palo Alto:) It actually doesn't matter where we go, so long as it's not staying at home, Nusayba, Asmaa, Zaied and Jana have a blast!

The first thing Nusayba says when we pass by a 'amu she doesn't know is "abu men?" (who's father?) Here she's asking if this animal's father is at work :)

Children's Discovery Museum

We took the lightrail to the museum and Nusayba was so excited to ride the train, I think it was sufficient of an outing on its own--there was no need to actually go to the museum:)

In the fire truck

Painting

Sand box!


Someone said Asmaa looked like a hot pepper:)







This was the highest tower I could build. Every time I put a few blocks up, Nusayba would come running to destroy it...

Asmaa was so content with the little balls and the free space to crawl as she pleased

This was definitely the climax for Nusayba...

Asmaa was excited too, but I can't imagine what she would have done if I let her loose!



Alhamdulillah, we had a really fun day and I ended up purchasing the yearly membership. Now I just need to make sure I make use of it!

Numbers and Letters

We can now recite our numbers in both Arabic and English!

And letters too--sort of:)

Nusayba & Hawazin

They played and played and played....

Hawazin is exactly two weeks older than Nusayba--they also had their aqiqa together:)

In Hijab

A reunion

Asmaa and I were at a meeting in Detroit two weeks ago and were reunited with our beloved Maha and the family. When we returned and Nusayba saw these pictures she said, "ayna Nusayba?" (where's Nusayba?). She broke my heart.