White House Spring Garden Tour

This past Saturday, I went to the White House Spring Garden Tour. Doesn't my date look adorable? I was pretty excited. I mean its the White House, come on! Saif was pretty excited but I'm pretty sure he thought we were going inside.  The tour started at 2 and of course we got there at 2:15ish. Don't worry, we made it! Probably a good thing we arrived late, the security line was short. We passed security, were handed a pamphlet and that was it. We got to walk around the White House Garden, surrounded by men with big guns, and see which president planted what. It was super sunny so I didn't get many pictures but I did get the front of the White House. The weird thing was, it actually isn't as big as you think it would be. After watching White House Down, I definitely want to get a tour of the inside. 

Next thing to visit in DC: Library of Congress. 

Bushra's Birthday

God, I've been away for a while. I feel like all my blog posts start with me apologizing for not blogging enough. In other news, Bushra got married with Atif. AHHH. Bobo got married (as if you can't from the spaceship sized rock on her finger; good job Atif)! Unfortunately, I was a complete slacker and took very few pictures. Also, like always, my phone ran out of battery. I put all my trust in Azeem & Waseem & Rehan Bhai from ARW for complete coverage. I will post some pictures as soon as I get them (hopefully the photobooth pictures come soon!). The wedding was amazing, can't believe its all over. The days leading up to it were kind of slow but then it was Wednesday and Sunday and then all over. Each minute of every day was incredible. Bushra looked beautiful all days and Ati look meh, decent :)

Thank you everyone for coming and making it amazing. 

Anyhow, its that time of the year. April. April is Bushra's [insert a number between 21-25] birthday. Bushra was clever enough to have her wedding in the same month as her wedding. So for the past 3 weeks, its all been about Bushra. First dholkis, then mehndis, then baraat, valima and now endless birthday parties. We had a BBQ at Leesylvania Park, which by the way, is gorgeous. I'll post pictures of the BBQ another time. The highlight was this amazing sunset at the end of the day. So pretty. 

So what can I say about Bushra? Bushra is, Bushra. Shes my best friend, my older sister, my confidante, my mentor, I fight with her at least twice a day and make up within seconds of yelling at each other, we have endless inside jokes, she can read my mind, she keeps me in my place but spoils me when necessary, shes funny, shes loving, shes caring, shes selfless, shes creative, shes lazy (so so lazy), shes late, shes funny, shes humble, shes sincere, shes strong, shes Bushra. Once you meet her, you can't help but to fall in love with her. It is almost impossible to not like her, which by the way is incredibly annoying at times. 

Happy Birthday baby girl, I love you. 

Bushra's Dholki #1

I didn't think it would happen so soon, but it is. My baby sister is getting married. Yesterday was her first "dholki." We spent the whole night singing and dancing. Even though it rained the whole time I was taking these pictures, they came out pretty darn good. It could be my photography skills or Bushra's photogenic face; I'm betting its the former. 

Snow Days

I'm back! Yes, its been a while but the important thing is I have returned. 

I would have posted something last week but I have been trying to teach myself html so I can put pictures side-by-side and guess what? I FIGURED IT OUT! Not all the way, the spacing is still a bit weird but its something.

Okay, recap. I have been dying to go to the National Galley of Art's Drawing Salon:

Join us for sketching and conversation in the galleries. Led by practicing artists and museum educators, this series of workshops integrates art history and studio art practices.

No I can't draw or paint but I love the idea of being a good painter so why not try something new? The worst part is the seated is limited. I have gone there twice and have been unsuccessful both times. BUT not to worry, I haven't given up just yet. The next one is Sunday and Eisha and I will attempt our journey once again; Sunday is Cezanne's Landscapes. 

Other than my unsuccessful attempt to the Art Galley, we have had a beautiful winter. I like snow and yes even with all the snow we've had, I am still not over it. We had a snow "storm" last week. Wait, two weeks ago. February 13 to be exact. I believe all the cool kids were calling it the "Polar Vortex." In Woodbridge Winterland, we got about 10 inches. This was Inaayah's first big snow so she was super excited about it. The only bad part about the snow was cleaning the drive-way. I don't know how Bushra and I shoveled it, but we did and the pain in my back and shoulders reminded me of it the next three/four days. If you couldn't tell, we also made the sexiest snowman known to man kind. You welcome. 

Musah's and Mahnoor's Birthday

The month of January is a busy month for the Khan family; too many birthdays. Musah's, then Mahnoor's, then Sadiah's (thought technically she isn't a Khan) and then Samreen's. 

This year it was Musah's first birthday and Mahnoor's fourth birthday. Aww they grow up so fast don't they. Sam has been super creative recently so she made these cute shirts for both of them. This Saturday is their birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese. Lets wait and see how the craziness will unravel.

November/December Recap

So its been a while, I realize that. I had finals for three weeks and then a two week winter "vacation." Lets be real, that wasn't really a vacation. I worked the whole time and did nothing. I did watch a lot of TV. I definitely overdosed on the Hallmark channel. Yes, I watch those sappy Christmas movies, they're amazing.

So the whole month of November was spent studying for finals; even spent Thanksgiving studying. I took 17 credits in the Fall so I would only have to take 13 in the Spring. While studying for finals I thought I had made the worst decision of my life by taking 6 classes, but after I got my grades, I'm thinking maybe it wasn't such a bad idea. I guess I excel under pressure because I kicked ass on my finals. It sucks that my GPA isn't going anywhere, but I am pretty proud of myself. 

Other than preparing myself for the next three miserable weeks of finals, it was also Asmara's birthday. I have been meaning to blog about her birthday for days weeks now but just never got around to it. Asmara is my favorite because, in addition to a million other things, she is like my second mommy. She makes the yummiest things (including my fav lasagna), is literally one of the smartest people I know, literally the smartest person, I can ask her about anything and a kick ass couponer. I mean she makes those people on TV look bad she's that good! 

I am so lucky to have you in my life. Happy Birthday Paco. Love you. 

December was spent taking finals and watching lots and lots of TV. It was also Abu's 59th birthday. I have to blog about Abu, maybe I'll save that for Fathers Day. Sadiah got engaged. Oh lawd. My bff. Where does the time go? Lastly, this may have been the first year I spent not staying up until midnight to watch the New Years ball drop. I got knocked out around 10. When did I get so old?

I guess thats everything I didn't blog about. My plans of going to different places has failed yet again. Maybe 2014 will be different.

Inayaah's Ears Piercing

Today we took Inayaah to get her ears pierced. I have been wanting to go forever now, but Asu used the "six-month" excuse. 

Inayaah was so happy to be at the mall. A lot happier than Asu was; Asu was freaking out. Motherhood softens you up like crazy. 

Look at those cute little eyes.

Here she is sitting on Noshi Mama's lap, getting ready.

Ta-da! 

There is a picture in between these 2 pictures that I took but I didn't post because she looked so sad. I mean really sad but how adorable does she look with her new earrings?