Happy Anniversary!

The night we got engaged at the Mapel Manor Hotel w/ The Old Warsaw catered in
Our wedding day May 7, 2005 at my sister's house
Cutting into our cake....it was so cute and yummy
Us now....3 years later :)

Today Wally and I have been married for 3 years. Wow, I can't believe that time has flown by, and we have a lot to show for just 3 short years (2 very cute and handsome boys), but as my husband say at times it seems like it has been longer with everything we have done in the short amount of time. Through it all I would have never done one thing differently, and couldn't have asked for a better husband to go through it all with...even when he is teasing me too hard and his jokes I don't find too funny either :). We are very lucky and blessed to have the life, family, and home that we do. If it wasn't for Wally's drive and hard work he does and puts in I would not have been granted to have the best job in the world...to stay home with my boys. Thank you Wally for all that you do for me and our family...3 years down and the rest of our lives to go :). I LOVE YOU!!!

Also, today is a special day for Wally's little brother....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IHAB! Hope you have a wonderful day on your special day!

Alexander's 1st Birthday Party

Our baby is not quiet one yet, but we celebrate this past weekend like it was, his actual official b-day is Friday, May 9th. I wanted to do Alexander's birthday the same way we did Brayden's...an animal theme, and at the house. Since our families put together in one house makes for a very busy and full house we kept it to just the family (as we did for Brayden so it's not so overwhelming for the birthday boys) plus my dearest friend Ally, and her husband Greg and little girl Abby since they moved to Houston and we don't get to see them very often now *tear*.

Alexander's theme was "turtle"....I chose the animal theme based on what cute animal cake is on http://www.marthastewart.com/, and ran with it. It was a little difficult at first because anything turtle birthday related is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (not what I was going for), so I had to think outside the box. It required more thought and for things to be handmade but it was so cute and fun and worth the time and energy.

Alexander was cute and loved it all. I had been gearing Brayden up for Alex's birthday by telling him everyday and working with him on singing "Happy Birthday" so by yesterday when it came to cake and singing, Alexander loved the song (it is his favorite right now, you should see the smile on his face) and Brayden knew the words quiet well to sing with us. When it came time to dig in to the cake, Alexander took one bite and decided not really interested and that was it...no messy face, no messy highchair, and no messy tile to clean up...i guess it was a good thing, one less thing to have to clean up. He is so his Daddy when it comes to bread or carbs, no thank you, but Brayden and I on the other hand could live on that for days :).

Thank you everyone for coming and celebrating the A-boy's special day with us...we enjoyed every minute of it with you all and the kiddos.

Before The Party

Before all the family and boys got up from their naps, here are some pics of the decorations and cake.

During The Party

Trying to snaek a bite before the guest arrive
Alex and Grammy

Sadie fitting in with the turtle theme quiet well
Along with Ya-ya's (my sister) turtle sandals :)
Yasmeen, Anna (what they call Wally's mom), A-boy, and Noora
Nehal and Mariam (she is already walking at 11 months and fast)
Grammy and Anna...love you guys
Cute couple! Minosh and Ihab
Rayne, Sadie, and Brayden
Ally and Abby...cute girls!
Little miss Noora
Some of the birthday party crew
"Wally get your grubby hand away from my cake!"
My little boy (YIKES, next it will be his b-day...and 3!

Alex w/ of course his turtle shirtHe's so cute!"Giddy up, B!"Sadie's turn
SMILE!
My turn!!

My gift-opener helpersOpen, open, open!

Hard to get all the kiddos together for a good pic, but they are all there Here's Alexander's very own birthday cake
Family picAnd again

Happy birthday, baby boy!!!!


During the festivities....I can't believe he is one and we are all here celebrating...where did the year go?!

After The Party...playing w/ the new toys!

Here are pics from today with the boys playing with the megaland tent Alexander got (which both boys love so much, talk about being entertained. Wally you are going to love seeing this!), and also another BIG hit the rocking horse. They are so cute....I just want to pinch their cheeks!