Uncle Hani had a cookout to celebrate Hiyam's birthday. It was great to hang out with the family all night! We had way too much food as usual, so we sure didn't leave hungry! Everyone was playing Wii, and Eli had fun going through all of Aunt Shirley's kitchen drawers.
Miles and Daddy
Here is what we did get framed: They are all looking in different directions, but at least they all have a smile on their face...except Miles, as he was done with this photo shoot before it even began! Oh, and the pink crocs and pearls were not being taken away from Avery! She decided if she had to be the only girl in the photo, she was gonna live it up!
On a side note, I think we are banned from that studio, lol! While we were picking out our pictures, as I mentioned, Diane and I were in tears we were laughing so hard, Nader had to leave with Eli who was throwing a major tantrum, and Avery decided that she wanted her picture taken in all the other setups. (This being after she hid from the camera most of our shoot) I'm sure we were entertainment for many that day! Even through the craziness, we still had fun, and we'll look back at this time and laugh for many, MANY years to come!
On Sunday, we went and celebrated Gramps' birthday. His age is a mystery, but he's been around for a bit! (Gramps is the grandpa of Nader's best friends, Rob and Al. He's like a grandpa to Nader, and he loves our boys too!) It was such a hot and humid day, which worked out great since it was a pool party!
Had to ditch the vest, it made Eli float too much, lol!
Fun with daddy
Miles and I sweat our butts off in the shade
And I thought I was white...
Sharing a drink with daddy!
Two of my three favorite guys!
Happy Birthday Gramps! I don't know why, but I didn't even get a picture of the birthday boy...or anyone else for that matter! Baby brain at its' best once again! If it's this bad now, whats going to happen after the next one? Oh boy, lol!
Last week Callista and I decided to take the kids to Crocker Park for our weekly play date. We need to enjoy these summer days while they last...and before Callista has to go back to work. (I'm crying inside about this, lol!) While waiting for our best buds, Eli wanted to take me on in a game of chess!
weighing the options...
Oh no mommy, don't move there!
haha...this smile distracts her all the time! Checkmate!
YAY! There it is!
Bella not hesitating! She was having a blast!
Bella showing Eli how to catch the water
As you can see, Eli is very amused by Bella!
Trying so hard to figure it out
Best buds!
Silly girl!
Handsome dude!
All tuckered out!
Sunday, we got to spend time with the boys' great-great Aunt Fadwah. She is visiting from California, and she'll be 90 years old in just a couple of weeks! Traveling is getting tough on her, so it was a blessing that she was able to get here. Next time we'll just have to make the trek to see her.
All of the great Aunts and Uncles were there, and the boys had a great time seeing everyone. Tata cooked up lots of good food for all of us, yet Eli and Avery were grazing on the pickled turnips of all things! Here are a few pics from the day!
A sorry attempt of getting a picture of the kiddos!
it only got worse...
Miles and Aunt Lamia...Aunt Fadwah checking him out too!
Aunt Wadia teaching Eli about tupperware hats!
From left to right, Tata, (and then all the great Aunts on the Salem side) Lemia, Wadia, Fadwah (great-great,) Norma, Evelyn, and Jane
Adding Uncle Freddy and Uncle Roger
A family picture with Aunt Fadwah! She's such a sweetie!
Uncle Freddy and Miles...
It was a fun day for us and for the boys. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such a loving family!!
Cause I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee...
buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz
OUCH, he stung me!
And a couple of the busy worker bee!
I can't believe my baby is already a month old! Time goes by even faster with the second little one! Miles is doing great. He is a champion nurser, and has been giving me 6-8 hour stretches at night, despite being colicky! (He did have a few rough days, which had me thinking I'd never sleep again!) We had his check-up and the little porker is already weighing in at 10lbs 4oz! Just last week he was only 9lbs, lol! Like I said, the boy LOVES to nurse! He's 23 1/2 inches long. My little baby is getting so big! Miles and Eli have identical growth charts so far! Both chunky and tall!
Miles is already starting to smile in response to his Mama! It just makes me melt! Here is the evolution of a 1 month old's smile!
She says some funny stuff!
Now she's really cracking me up!
That was a good one!
Thanks Mama, I needed a good laugh!
