On Sunday morning, we hit the beach! There is a very private beach next to my parents' house, about a twelve minute drive from where they live. We left at 7am and enjoyed a reflective, windy morning walking on the sand, getting our feet wet and trying to memorize some Qur'an.
Oh yea, I was also able to take some pictures of Ahmed. Poor guy, he never is in any of the shots.
Starting early ;) Insha'Allah...
Sumaya doesn't look too happy here but I had to add this because of the matching shirts.
She knows what it means when I put her shoes on- we're going outside! Freedom!
A beach in Port Washington that is half beach/half park. Sumaya walked a lot- my heart would keep skipping a beat out of fear of her falling on the asphalt.
Sumi thoroughly enjoying herself
Left right left
We went to the same beach when Sumi was three weeks old- I had her in a baby bjorn with a blanket around her for fear the wind may be too strong on her delicate body. SubhanAllah how much a child grows in such a little time period.
The colors that Allah chooses to put together never ever fail to disappoint.
I would love to know what she is thinking right now. "I wonder how much sand I can eat before getting caught." Maybe?
Mama Fufu and Sumi approaching the ocean. Sumi was resisting.
Family feet
Awesome
We can always depend on mama to be prepared- fresh cut up strawberries, blueberries, crackers and cheese. I love you mama.
And now, what we've all been waiting for...drum roll please- Ahmed's Photo Shoot!
Serious Look
I know I'm cool with my thumb so strategically placed inside my pocket.
Kindness- this is the Ahmed I know :)
Blurred Ahmed looking out in the distance, contemplating life.
Ahmed: Is she still taking more shots?
Completely candid till I caught him. I would love to one day be able to do this every morning.
Sumaya had her hand out so I wanted to imitate her in order for her to look at the camera. But, as usual, she is too enthralled with her Giddo. She loves him so much, alhamdulillah :)
My smile is so cheesy here.
