IN PHOTOS: NOVEMBER

Here’s what our November looked like, in photos and some words Beautiful fog over the valley on clear (and cold), fall/winter days. Just love driving through that fog on these days! Our current favorite spot for quick dinner or snack when we’re out. I took photos of Anya’s artwork from her last year of school…

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Current Favorites – Anya Edition

I wish I’d started this when she was younger, but every few months will be sharing some current favorites. It will be a way to record some what she loves through the years, but also these are some recommendations from Anya! TO WEAR Only dresses or skirts, ‘no pants or jeans please’ // Any of her party dresses // Gharara…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Some interesting links to inspire and reflect. Have a fabulous day with your family and friends! Finding hope in Thanksgiving // President Obama’s message about the day’s significance during the refugee crisis // Celebrating Thanksgiving as a Muslim in America // Loved Artifact Uprising’s Thanksgiving message in my email…

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What I learned from my father

THIS POST IS A REPOST FROM MY PREVIOUS BLOG. EARLIER POSTED HERE. As I watch my husband with our daughter and this beginning of a beautiful lifelong relationship inshAllah, I think of my dad a lot, and all the things that made up one of the most beautiful childhoods one could’ve asked for. Our fathers…

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