So Ada is walking walking walking. She loves to take laps, check in on everyone, and keep on walking. Pink high tops and tights dont get any cuter! Here’s one of her cute transect circumnavigations of the livingroom, diningroom, kitchen from a Sunday in April.
Celebrating Ada’s Birthday with Family in DC
Ada celebrated her birthday (for a second time) with all the family in DC in April. What a pretty birthday girl in her special dress!
Pretty Birthday Girl
Pretty Birthday Girl
Pretty Birthday Girl
The whole family…(just missing Navid, sorry you weren’t there!)
Family Portrait
And “Here we are at the beach… Hooray!!” (Ada raises her arms and smiles when we say this — its from one of her books! Everyone is joining in the fun.)
Hooray!!!
Some more great pictures
Ben's photo
Grandma June's dress for Ada
Grandma daddy Ada time
Grandma June, Hamid, and Ada
Ada’s 1st (unhappy, but successful) Haircut
Ada has her first haircut by dad while visiting DC. She had been wearing cloth headbands for the last 2 months, because she couldn’t see through her bangs. Mama wanted to wait until a year old, but wow, did she need a cut!
The before…
Ada before the 1st haircut
Hamid has quick, steady hands, but… the process was hated by Ada.
Its over in 60 seconds. She forgives her dad! Mama’s comments are seen as silly pesterings in hindsight – fear not dear mama! Hamid enters the all star dad hall-of-fame. Doesn’t she look cute? Papa’s victory and loved by his daughter!
Ada after her 1st haircut
A busy morning
Ada joon is getting very busy. Lots to discover and unload in each room. Cruising along the cupboards, taking a step or two to the kitchen island, crawling into the bathroom, dropping toys into the tub, unloading all the books from her bookshelf, pulling down the towels hanging of the stove, and helping me get her food bowls, cups, and spoons out of the cupboard. These are her daily jobs.
Here she is helping with the yams and onions. The busy day of a one year old baby girl. Hi everyone & good morning.
Ada helping in the kitchen
Ada helping in the kitchen
Ada’s 1st Birthday
Ada turned 1 on Friday, March 12th, and she had her 1st party on Saturday. Her neighbors and friends came over, and the main activity was singing (led my her music teacher Chelsea)! She loved her first carrot cupcake with cream cheese saffron frosting. The day was sunny and beautiful, she was sweet, and we all had a blast. Here are a few videos of our fun day! We wish all of you were there too!
Ada loves her new car from Grandma/pa
Ada received a *special new car* from Grandma and Grandpa for her Birthday. She loves (!) it. Pushing it, riding it, beeping buttons, and she puts blocks under its seat. We had to put it away the first night after she got tired and loopy after sooo many laps around the living room and dining room. So much fun.
Ada pushes her cart down the sidewalk
Ada decided to wear bright colors today to match the sun, and we took a long walk down the sidewalk this morning. Enjoying the sites, sounds, and textures on the way. Ada is getting good at pushing her cart! Happy Spring to all of you!
Papa & Ada walk down the street
Papa and Ada on a walk to the Sunday Farmer’s Market. What a lucky girl (& dad)!