Nila is Crafty

Nila really likes to pretend she's putting on make-up like mommy. Here I'd say she gets it almost just right!



These cookies are to be ornaments on our tree when they're complete. The only problem is that, now that they're finished, Nila really likes to throw them. We've already lost one to her pitching arm.

Short Video in a Headband

Halloween 2009 (Grandview)

Nila and a New Camera

We have a new video camera, so expect lots of new Nila videos.

This video is of Nila just doing Nila things outside of our apartment.

Nila Learns to Drive

One of Nila's new favorite things is putting the key in the ignition. She says "Nila turn it. Nila turn it."

A couple of times last week she actually did turn it!

Then she frantically tried to put it in drive. Maybe I should stop letting her have the keys...

Nila is 2

From Nila's Second Birthday

Angie and I took Nila to the zoo today for her second birthday. Grandma Kay - the original Nila - met us there and we had a great day. The weather was beautiful and we beat the crowds by heading out early. Plus, Grandma Kay is a zoo insider, so we got to ride things for free!

After the zoo, we got ready for the Tuesday night birthday party. We knew a Tuesday night party would limit the guest list, but we all had a good time and it didn't push Nila past her limits (still in bed by 8!).

See more pictures below.

Boom Boom Pow

Video of Nila

Good to Go. Park.

I got the following message from Angie while I am at work today:

So Nila just got her shoes on, gathered her Dora bag, and was standing at the kitchen gate. I asked what was up and she said "good to go park"

So, Angie's going to take her to the park.

Update: I got the following set of messages when they returned. It seems Nila didn't stay at the park too long.

She didn't even stay at the park for long... just long enough to touch everything and swing on the swing once.

Yeah. When we got back, she went to the table, ate some more of her lunch, then brought it to the coffee table, ate some more...then sat with me for half a minute to read that parenting magazine... I said something about her being sleepy, and she got up, got her purple blanket and laid down on the floor.

I had to literally pick her up to take her upstairs.

She is asleep.

Grandma Mo is Visiting

Summer Is Here

Nila had a big day today.

This morning, after we dropped Angie off at work, Nila and I went to the playground at the Park of Roses. There's a huge sand pit there and she had a great time. There's also a pond with ducks, geese and fish. I think she enjoyed yelling "duck" at the ducks and geese most of all.

For lunch, we pickes Angie up and went to North Bank park and ate outside. The weather was gorgeous today. She played in the fountains a bit which gave me an idea.

Before dinner, we went to Target and picked up a bathing suit for her. We had dinner at the park and let nila play in the fountains. The pictures below are from the post-dinner fun.

Easter 2009

Nila in pigtails on Easter Eve

Nila in her Easter dress using a remote control as a phone.

Nila looking sassy in her new Easter glasses on Sunday evening.

Walk #1 2009

Snacking at the library.

Today, Nila and I took the first of many walks for 2009. We walked to the closest Columbus library to return some books. It was fun and I think Nila enjoyed it too.

We stopped at the library for snacks before returning home. That's where the picture comes from.

Nila Celebrates New Roz

Last year, Nila got all dolled up in her jilli kurdi for the holiday.

Today, she just put on a scarf and posed for pictures.

Jejni le new roz piroz beyt!

18 Month Check Up

Nila went to the doctor this morning for a regular check up.

She weighs 22 pounds and is 33.5 inches long. She's perfectly normal and healthy.

And still beautiful.

This picture is about a week old, now, but she still looks like this. ;-)

Nila Eating Crayons

Angie made this video and posted it on Facebook.

I love it.



The song is one we heard while watching satellite tv in Iraq. It's crazy, but it really fits the video.

EDIT: I'm putting the video on YouTube so I can post it here. It should be up by tomorrow.

Who Wants To See Nila Eat Lasagna?

Nila 4 Change

Nila's blog has also been a victim of the power cord drama, but she's back up and running.

You can expect more posts now that we're back up.

If you'd like your own Obama-style propaganda poster of yourself go to Obamicon.me.