Day 16: Another picture of yourself.

Yup....you guessed it. This little cutie is me! Can you see Addie in this picture?? I totally do! This was on Halloween 1987, my 1st birthday.

Survey for the married folks!

1. When did you get married?
~June 17th, 2006.

2. What day of the week was it?
~Saturday.

3. Was this your first marriage?
~Yes.

4. How many guests were invited to your wedding?
~We invited 200 people.

5. How long were you and your significant other together before getting married?
~5 years.

6. How did you meet your significant other?
~Church!

7. How did your engagement happen?
~He proposed to me at Disneyland in front of the castle as the fireworks started!

8. How long was the engagement?
~A year and a half.

9. Did he ask the parents?
~Yes, he did. My Dad would have flipped if he wouldn't have!

10. Was the ring a surprise?
~Yes, he picked it out himself!

11. Where was your wedding ceremony and/or reception?
~Waddell, Arizona.

12. What were your wedding colors?
~Violet, silver and white.

13. Did your father walk you down the aisle?
~He did. He also married us.

14. What was the weather like on your big day?
~HOT! It was 117 degrees outside.

15. Where did you go for pictures?
The Church and reception hall.

16. Did either of you get drunk?
~There was no alcohol at our reception.

17. What type of wedding gown/tux did you two wear?
~ I wore a white gown and he wore a black tux with silver vest.

18. What was your wedding song?
~ Amazed by Lonestar.

19. What was your wedding favor/gift?
~ Heart shaped cookie cutters with our names and wedding date, wedding cake shaped candles and chocolate covered almonds in purple tulle bags.

20. Did you smash the cake in the face?
~ I didn't smash him but he got me good!

21. Wedding night?
~We felt more comfortable spending the night at our own home.

22. Favorite part of your wedding day?
~Seeing him for the first time as I was walking down the aisle.

23. Least favorite part?
~ Ugly flowers, the cake melting and the air conditioner breaking in the reception hall.

24. Would you do it all again?
~Yes I would!!!

25. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
~We spent a week in San Diego.

26. How long have you been married?
~ Five years this June!

Day 15: Put your Ipod on shuffle and post the first 10 songs.

1. I will follow you into the dark - Death Cab for Cutie

2. Jonathan Low - Vampire Weekend

3. Don't Speak - No Doubt

4. Absolution - Muse

5. Makes me wonder - Maroon 5

6. The Violet Hour - Sea Wolf

7. All these things that I have done - The Killers

8. Wonderful maker - Jeremy Camp

9. Chasing Pavements - Adele

10. Flightless bird, american mouth - Iron and Wine

Day 14: A picture of your family.

Andrew, Addie and Me - December 2010

Day 13: A letter to someone.

I'll never refuse an excuse to write a letter to someone I love...especially not my sweet little daughter =)


Dear Adeline,

Being your Mommy for these last 28 months has been the best moments of my life. Watching you grow has been a wonderful blessing that God has bestowed on me. It's amazing to know that He - God - trusts me with one of His most precious gifts; you. Jesus says children are the heritage of the Lord and I really do see God's face every time you smile your sweet little smile.

I take my job as your Mama very seriously and everything I do is out of love for you.

When you say I love you; make sure you mean it because to say it and not mean it is truly the most painful of all lies. I love you. My love for you is bigger than the moon and stars and strawberry milk and anything else of worth in the world.

If you make a mistake have the courage to admit it, it doesn't matter if you are forgiven or not, what matters most is that you took responsibility. Always remember that no matter how bad of a mistake you may make, no matter how
much pain and regret it may cause, the people who truly love you will see past it because you matter to them more than you may fully realize. I know I will not be a perfect Mother but I am willing to admit when I make mistakes, apologize and do my best to correct them.

I love your Daddy. He is my best friend, my love, my soul mate and everything else in between. It is from that love that you were created. You are the apple of his eye. I know he loves you more than me and I am fully OK with that.

You are my greatest accomplishment. You have opened every corner of my heart and filled it so much that it's bursting with love and joy.

I loved you yesterday, I love you still...I always have, I always will.

Love,
Mom

Things that Addie inherited from her Mama (ME!)

So I know I have yet to write my "30 Days" post yet but I will be working on that later....


- Super light/fair skin....but we were pale before Twilight made it cool =)

- Baby blue eyes! Our eye color is exactly the same!

- Her hair color....Unbelievable, I know! Underneath my layers of artificial dark hair is a light reddish brown/dark blonde.

- Her rosy cheeks. Okay, well that's from me and her Daddy but still.

- The ability to get a sun burn standing in front of a bright lamp, lol.

- A love for all aquatic animals...whales, fish, dolphins, starfish - anything that lives under the sea!

- A serious love for strawberry milk and tortilla chips. =)

-Wonderful taste in music! Some of her faves being Vampire Weekend, Hawk Nelson, Death Cab for Cutie, POD and Skillet!

- A love for babies and children in general.

- She loves to read! Whether I am reading to her or she is "reading" to me she loves it!

- She LOVES going to Church. I can remember being a young child and being so excited every week to go to Church. As soon as we turn off of the freeway Addie starts yelling and clapping about going to Church and seeing her friends!

- A love of art. She loves to paint, draw, color and create!

There are soooo many more but these are things I have noticed in the past couple months!

Day 12: How you found out about blogger and why you have one.

One of my old childhood friends had a blog to keep up to date with family and friends on how they are doing. I thought it was a fantastic idea and decided to start one for our family who live out of state or we don't see very often! I am not always on top of it but I do love it!

Day 11: Another picture of you and your friends.

Vanessa, Nikolle and I and our girls!

Day 10: songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

This is my favorite post so far because I LOVE music....like, a lot. It's going to be hard just to choose a couple! I think I'll just post my top 5 favorite songs right now:

I Will Possess Your Heart - Death Cab for Cutie


Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine


Monster - Skillet


Esther - Esterlyn


Human - The Killers


It's so hard to just pick a couple! But these are some of my favorites =)

Day 9: Something you're proud of in the last few days.

I am so happy that I have been succeeding in changing Addie's diet! She's a picky eater...always wants the same things over and over. Waffles with no syrup for breakfast, lunch-ables, cheese sticks, fruit snacks, spaghetti, noodles - you get the picture. I decided that I want her to eat better and try new things so at least once a day I have given her something new. Even if she only tastes it and doesn't eat it. She has been doing really well and has found some new foods that she likes! Most recently has been English muffins with pizza sauce and shredded cheese and celery dipped in low fat ranch! I hope she continues to at least try new things so I can add more variety and healthy foods to her diet!

Day 8: Short term goals for this month and why.

1. Do my absolute best to promote 30 Hour Famine. Last year our Youth Group raised $1500.00 by doing the Famine and this year we hope to do even more! We will be fasting for 30 hours and every dollar we raise feeds a child for a day. If you want to sponsor me...let me know!

2. Continue to do well on my diet. I've lost 15 lbs in the last two months!

3. Potty train my toddler! I know she's ready...I've just got to figure it out.

4. Continue to do my daily quiet time and read my Bible everyday.

5. Buy a guitar and learn how to play!

Day 7: A picture of someone or something that has made an impact on your life.

Adeline Lauren Kabbani. She has completely, 100% changed my life and only for the better. She has filled my heart with love and joy and makes me be a better person every day. I am so incredibly blessed to be her Mommy and I thank my Heavenly Father for her everyday!

Day 6: A picture of your favorite super hero.

Captain Planet! I seriously had an unhealthy obsession with this show from 1990-1996 lol. He was my favorite!

Day 5: A picture of somewhere you have been.

DISNEYLAND! I have been four times and I want to take Addie SO bad! I know she will love it! I am hoping we can go this summer....

Day 4: A habit you wish you didn't have.

I can't paint my fingernails because I will pick off the nail polish! I don't know why I do it...

Day 3: A picture of you and your friends.

These are two of my bestest friends! Vanessa, Nikolle and I at a birthday party!

Day 2: The meaning behind your blog name.

This one is easy! We are the Kabbani Family....it's our last name!

Day 1:

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself:





1. I met my husband Andrew when I was 12 years old. We started dating when I was 14, got married when I was 19 and are now still happily married 5 years later.
2. I have 2 semesters left before I graduate with my AA in Early Childhood Education. I hope to one day teach Kindergarten when my little ones grow up.
3. I am a Stay at Home Mom and I absolutely love it.
4. I have lived in Arizona my whole life and dream of moving to another state even though I know it will never happen.
5. My Daughter is mostly of Arabic and Italian ethnicity like her Dad but looks 100% like her Mama with fair skin, light hair and light eyes.
6. World hunger is an issue that weighs heavily on my heart. We donate money to World Vision and also fund raise with our Church by participating in the 30 Hour Famine. I want to be able to tell my Grandchildren that I tried my best to impact this terrible issue.
7. I contemplate have a vbac (vaginal birth after cesarean) which my next child. I had an emergency c-section after a failed induction and would love the chance for a natural birth. I haven't decided if the risks outweigh the benefit, yet.
8. I come from a large family and would LOVE to have 4 kids of my own someday.
9. I love music. I will listen to just about anything but mostly listen to Christian rock and indie music. Some of my faves are Florence and the Machine, Skillet, The Killers, Hawk Nelson and Death Cab for Cutie.
10. I wanted to join the Airforce before I met Andrew.
11. I LOVE Arabic food. I was introduced to it the 1st time I met Andrew's family and I think it is delicious.
12. I want to visit Israel before I die.
13. I have two tattoos. One of the back of my neck and one on my foot. Both have symbolic meaning to me
14. I love doing crafts....painting, making hair bows, sewing. Anything really.
15. I am the most un-athletic person you will ever meet. Swear.

30 Days of blogging fun!

I saw this on another blog and thought it looked super fun! I'll try and do one everyday!

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you and your friends
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been to
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- another picture of you and your friends
day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one
day 13- a letter to someone
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- another picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them
day 20- someone you love
day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave for a lot
day 24- your last five facebook status'
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- what do you think about your friends
day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge
day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?
day 29- in this past month, what have you learned
day 30- your favorite song

Two posts in one month?!?! Oh yeah!

February was a great month for us! Valentine's Day was wonderful! We had pizza at home because Andrew had to take a 4 hour final for one of his Masters classes. We went to a late movie and saw "The Dilemma" which was super funny. I got Andrew some candy and he sent me an edible arrangements. It was SO yummy! Then on the 25th Andrew celebrated his 25th birthday! I took the girls from our Youth Group to the Revolve Tour and it just so happened to land on his birthday! He was such a great sport about it! Addie and I bought him a couple new shirts. We had a birthday dinner for him at Macayos which was very yummy!

I had a wonderful time taking the girls to Revolve! My helper ended getting sick right before the event so I took 16 girls ages 12-17 by myself! We saw great bands, awesome speakers and learned a lot! It was FUN! We will definitely be going back next year!

It's pretty late but I will be updating again next week with pictures =)