Sunday, May 17, 2009

Masters

A few extra shots from my Iphone and mom's camera from Dawn's visit and Mother's Day in the Arboretum.








Today Tayeb became the youngest person to receive a Masters in Economics from BU (I heard rumors that a ten month old got his degree from Harvard last year, but I think his family donated one of the medical school buildings)

Here's Bibi on the megatron which induced the entire audience to "awe", all except Iman of course, who will expect Amine to get his PhD just so she will have a shot at participating next time.  We were lucky to have a nice crowd of family and friends who were able to come to Amine's graduation today including his sister Hanane all the way from Paris.
Asmaa and Yasmine

Yasmine, Hanane and Asmaa

Yasmine and Adnane

Katie, Sylvie and Hanane



These two clips show the infectious laughing of Iman and Tayeb.  I think it was from an interview on Actor's Studio that someone said their favorite sound was their child's laughter.  My answer would have been the sound of a crushed can kicked across the pavement or the
 lapping sound of tires on Rome's cobblestone streets until I heard Iman's giggle... it definitely tops my first two answers, love it.




Is it me, or does Bibi suddenly look like a toddler in these next two pictures?  A little boy has replaced my baby.


And last but not least, the Babies B rocking out to some Moroccan tunes.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Lilacs and Lilywhites give off a gentle scent

My favorite book to read to the kids, "In a Blue Room" gives me the title for this post.  Today we were in the Arboretum for Lilac Sunday and Mother's Day.  We went for brunch and then strolled through the Arboretum meeting up with Nick, Mike and Lisa, and Beau.  The babies took turns with cat naps and dog watching while the parents took in a perfect spring day.  I especially enjoyed sitting on the grassy banks with many other families.  Too often we stroll through the Arboretum without "copping a squat".  Today made me realize we need to stop and smell the lilacs and enjoy some picnics in our extended backyard.  The kids had their first experience walking on their own  in the crowds... Bibi was easily distracted, Iman kept up with our pace and Sylvie took off on her own sending Beau chasing after her on several occasions.  The only thing I would change is the use of sunblock, how after 36 years it hasn't gotten through my thick skull that I am a white girl, I don't know. 


Bibi "climbing" a tree


Sylvie enjoys a dip


kisses

Iman of the trees

I love their expressions... I definitely caught them in the act... what act I don't know

Mom and son

Mom and goofball son

Uncle Nick and flower child Bibi

Miss Thang

Trouble with a capital T


Baba and Iman