He’s the newest addition to the family and a huge surprise to me! Arash came home with a basket in his hand, “Merry Christmas” and as he turned the basket to face me, there he was…the cutest little Maltipoo I could ever have dreamed of!! We had talked about getting a puppy but we never really agreed on the timing. So I thought I had to do some convincing and as months went by, I gave up on it and figured we’d get one…someday. Little did I know, Arash had contacted a breeder months ago, picked out the little guy as soon as he was born and sure enough two months later, he flew in from Chicago to his new home in Mountain View California. Already, he has stolen our hearts! He’s the sweetest, quietest little puppy ever. He loves to cuddle with Arash and its the cutest thing to see. He follows me around everywhere and hops around the grass outside. Its the funny to watch him try and climb up the stairs, since he can’t even reach the first step! He’s unreal. I keep looking at him and thinking he’s a stuffed animal and he’s all mine! I now have a little guy to keep me company when I’m editing and designing during the day. LOVE!
May you have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! Enjoy your holiday and soak in all the rest you can get…may your Christmas be full of joy and may the new year bring many many blessings. This year has been amazing and I’m so blessed to be living this life. 2010 brought us many changes and many blessings: Arash got a new job, we said goodbye to the San Francisco commute, I finally launched my own photography & design business, we traveled, I was able to learn from amazing mentors in the business, I fell in love with shooting weddings, our dearest friends got married, we entered our second year of marriage, we learned more about our callings and our purpose, we laughed uncontrollably, we had dance parties…sometimes by ourselves, took a road trip to LA, creativity was unleashed…we’re looking forward to what 2011 will bring! A big thank YOU to everyone who has supported me in this last year with the launch of my business, here’s to another great year! May you and your family be blessed in the New Year.
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I am so happy to be working with Megan from 
Her smile is beyond contagious, and her passion and love for people is obvious to any one who interacts with her. She’s my younger sister whose unconditional love for me was what helped me bounce back from a rough season in my life years ago. It was the love and joy that she had in her life that made me realize there was alot missing in mine. God used her in a BIG way to show me where I could be and the grace and love that was there for me all along. To this day her joy is still something I admire, her positive outlook on life always puts my analytical mind in check. Over the years there has never been a quiet moment with us…well, even if I was quiet she’d be singing something…from Newsies to Sister Act…we never had a dull moment! haha We have been so close and only continue to get closer and closer as we get older. I’m a blessed girl to have Sogol as my sister. There has been so much we’ve been through and the memories flood my mind as I write this… Singing in the mirror, sleeping all day in France because we were jetlagged, traveling to Haiti together, serving alongside each other, walking down the isle and seeing her standing there by my side, long talks about life, love and our futures, getting advice from each other, laughing till we cry, making up dances and making ugly faces in the mirror….I can go on…but I’ll spare you. ha!
Sogol, I can’t wait to see this next chapter of your life unfold. I can’t believe you’re 23!! What? Are we getting old? I’m so proud of you for all your accomplishments…college grad is right around the corner and I can’t believe my little sister is going on to become the best Physical Therapist the world has seen. You are truly, truly a woman who inspires many to live better and you never cease to pour out the love that is in your heart. Thank you for being my best friend, confidant and constant source of encouragement. I’m so blessed to have you as my sister, a bond that can never be broken. May this year be the best year yet, may we have more nights of laughter, more songs in the mirror and many many more amazing moments to cherish along the way. Here’s to an amazing 23rd year, Sas!!