Mother's Day Flowers 2010

As Rana says, "PRETTY!!"

Daycare!

Rana started daycare this week and loves it!

She loves playing with the other nine kids in her group,

singing songs, climbing on the loft, and even had her

first experience with finger paints!

Annie accompanied her for two days, but she stayed alone

for an hour and a half on Day 3, so she is starting to adjust.

We are excited for Rana to have more interaction with kids and

more opportunities to PLAY...and we're looking forward to a

little more structure in our daily lives with work and school, too.

Rana's XXL Sippy Cup

Cheers!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Thalia!

We celebrated our friend Thalia's 6th birthday yesterday.

She threw a party and served three different cakes!

She loves Rana and they smother each other with hugs and kisses.

Rana enjoyed the ride in the train,

and the time with Mama and Baba, too.

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Thalia!

Who is up for a tennis match?!?

The wonderful spring weather in Marburg inspired us to

venture out to the tennis courts this afternoon with a few friends.

None of us are very experienced tennis players,

which made for a fun and entertaining session.

Here are a few shots of everyone in action:

Najeeb

Pauline

and Adel.

Rana ran around the courts, chasing tennis balls

and stopping here or there to goof off with us.

What a lovely way to spend a Saturday!

A Walk in the Park

22 Months Old!

We haven't been taking many pictures or blogging much lately.

Here are few to catch you up on the last few weeks

Rana in her Easter dress.

Annie and Rana hanging out with friends the other night.

At 22 months, our little dancer keeps finding new ways to MOVE IT!