Fingerpainting a galore...

Riya decided to help create a new design for mom's china dish.. maybe the red hermes.... hmmm....

Flying out the window..

So, it seems that my desire to be a pilot has vanished. so - we are into cooking these days and i am taking my moms cookbook and typing it up. have started to test her recipes and they seem nice so far.

so.. i should change the name of the blog :P

the search for the perfect dinnerware is on... why for gods sake why dont they have china plates in stores. why is crate and barrel so taken with earthenware. i carry my toddler around..i dont need another 22 pound thing to carry.. thank you v much.

I do love this pattern though.... porcelain and china.. where does one get those for daily use? *sigh*

Tribute to Tania

So, this is in reply to Tania's constant demands for an update on Riya. It's been awesome having Tania in our lives and we feel blessed to have her as a friend and an honorary aunt to Riya.

She has made numerous trips up to see Riya and has been amazing with helping out with the drudgery --cooking us meals, helping us through many a tough time by being a great sounding board. We miss you. Come visit soon.

I just loved the pink and morning light (its around 7:30 am)

Back from Pakistan

Hey ya! we are back after a 3 mth hiatus. its strange to back. it such a different world out here. (other then the 12 hr diff)

Here are a few photos from an impromptu bbq at 10 pm thanks to my cousin's wife faiza who was the star of the show. we got all the kids up and bundled (it was 6 degrees) but definitely a memorable time :)

oh and it was on our terrace. here is riya making having a chat with her cousin soha.







Here is Faiza with Khurrum -- told u we should have used the bigger angethi!!

3 Generations... Riya would make it 4.