Meet Ahvia Grace Ahmad - My new favorite almost-niece!

Hey everyone! Sorry it has been a while since I updated by blog. Things have been hectic here. Classes are in full swing and I am enjoying them. The work is long and tiring but doable. I am feeling settled in my life, and I'm making friends. A bunch of girls from my section and I have started a Thursday night tradition of girls night dinner. Last Thursday I cooked for 7 people! My Mom was so proud.

The big exciting news in my world is that my good friend Shana had a new baby 11 days ago. Her name is Ahvia Grace Ahmad and she is absolutely adorable. I went to Ohio for a long weekend to visit and hang out with Shana, her husband Waqass, her little boy Caden (otherwise known as Pea) and Baby Ahvia (better known as Gracie) In just over 3 days Gracie managed to steal my heart. She is absolutely darling and joins her brother Caden on my list of favorite almost nieces and nephews. Caden and I had a ton of fun hanging out together, mornings were our special time - while Mommy and Baby slept we watched the Wiggles (my new favorite band) and got 'cozy' on the couch. He cried when I left....I think it was really because he wanted to go on the airplane, not because he was going to miss me - but it broke my heart anyway. (On top of that I returned home to the SWEETEST card from my 7 year old niece Courtney, saying she missed me and when was I going to come visit? I sobbed. I'm a sucker for kids) Back to Ohio, it was fantastic to hang out with Shana and relax with the kids. Now however, I should really get back to the books. Love you all!