Butterflies fly up the sky!

We set my butterflies free! I did two,and my mom did one. And one flew away on its own.That one really wanted to get out! The butterflies climbed on our hands with their teeny tiny legs!

Dancing butterfly!

We've put some watermelon and made some nectar for the butterflies. I hope they liked it. And my mom saw one of the butterflies that looked liked it was dancing!!! 

Here they are!

A lot has happened since my butterfly update. A few days ago we transferred  the chrysalides into the butterfly habitat.Today four butterflies hatched from chrysalides. I felt excited! I thought the whole process was scary and amazing. Here are some pictures of the chrysalides and the Painted Lady butterflies.

Butterfly Update

Look my caterpillars turned into chrysalides!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Book Review: How to Train Your Dragon

Barnes and Noble had fun summer reading program for kids.The challenge was  to read 8 books. For more information visit Barnes and Noble Summer Reading. I read 8 books and got to choose a free book and the one I chose is "How to Train Your Dragon" by Cressida Cowell.

The main character is a boy named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III who lives in a Viking village on the island of Berk. He has to complete the challenge of catching and then training a dragon as part of the Initiation Test in order to become a Viking hero.

I enjoyed the book. It was funny, adventurous and full of suspense. I laughed out loud at some parts! It was a little gross at some parts. I would recommend this book for all ages. Even my aunt read it and liked it.

Iftar goodies!

My uncle and aunt gave us these.
They are scrumptious!!

Real live butterflies!

Look what I got in the mail. It's a butterfly kit!
Right now there are five caterpillars in the jar. I am going to post pictures while they grow. Thank you R aunty for this cool and informational kit!

Ramadan Gifts

Yesterday my mom and I made treat boxes for the neighbors as Ramadan gifts. We put hand dipped chocolate cookies, dates with almonds inside them, and chocolate croissants in the boxes. It made me feel nice to do something nice for our neighbors especially when it is a special month for us.

Niagara Falls

A few days ago I went to Niagara Falls . I met my aunts, uncles, and cousins. I ate delicious food and played cricket with my cousins . It was hot . I drank lots of lemonade. I love Tim Hortons !!!!  

Countdown to Eid!!!

Today I made a craft. It's a Ramadan calendar that is magnetic!

Ramadan Goals and Ramadan Special

Why Ramadan is special:
1. Shaytan is chained up.
2. If you do numerous deeds they get multiplied. 
3. Laylatul Qadr is in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
4. The doors of Jannah are wide open and the doors of Hell fire are closed. 
5.The Quran was revealed in Ramadan.

My goals for Ramadan:
1.Pray some taraweeh. 
2. Read some more Quran. 
3. Donate a dollar every day.
4. Serve the dates to the ones who are fasting.
5. Fast on some days.

Palak Bhajiye

Yesterday I made a special treat for my family. My mom helped me. Here is the recipe.

Palak Bhajiye

2 cups gram flour

1/2 tsp chilli pdr

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp cumin pdr

1/4tsp baking soda 

1/2 cup chopped spinach

1 tbsp chopped parsley

2 chopped green chillies

1 1/2 cups oil 

Water

Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, and 2 tbsps oil to the gram flour. Add some water to make a thick paste. Add the remaining ingredients except oil. Mix well. Heat oil in a pan. Drop a spoon of batter in oil. Fry golden brown. Do the same with the rest of the batter.

"Ramadan is here!"

I'm so excited because its Ramadan! Ramadan is a special month for Muslims. Here is one of my                                      favorite nasheed/songs about Ramadan by Native Deen!

Happy 4th!

My Fourth of July was nice. I went to see Bushkill Falls in PA. We went on a trail . I was the map leader! It was so scenic! I got an owl for a souvenir. In the evening I saw cool fireworks and fireflies in the grass. Here are some pictures that my mom took.

The Magical Gem

This is another story that I wrote. My mom helped me edit.

    Once upon a time there were two girls.The eldest who was thirteen was named Yusra and the youngest whose name was Ayesha was nine. Yusra asked her little sister if she was sleepy. Ayesha said "Yes". Then both girls went to brush their teeth.  Ayesha climbed the ladder of their bunk bed and Yusra crawled under her. When both girls woke up Yusra screamed, "owww!".
"Whats wrong?" ,asked her sister.
"I hit a piece of metal on the ladder" ,said Yusra.
"Metal?" ,asked Ayesha.
"Yes, come and see. There is a small door on the side of the ladder" ,said Yusra.
"It has a lock" ,said Ayesha.
"Lets look for the key" .said Yusra and looked under the bunk bed.
    She found an old box and opened it. There was a beautiful, special key inside. Yusra yelled, "I found it!". She told Ayesha to put the key in the keyhole and when Ayesha pulled on the lock, it flew open. There was a turquoise gem which shone in the sunlight in the door.
    Ayesha and Yusra touched the gem and they began twirling and spinning from the ground. They landed on a bed.
Ayesha said "Ow!".
Yusra said "What?! This is a soft bed!"
"I hit the headboard!" ,said Ayesha.
"Hey did you notice that we're princesses?" .said Yusra. 
They were in a castle when their mother came in the room. She was the Queen!
"Princesses, me and papa are going to introduce you to the country" ,she said. 
Yusra and Ayesha gulped. 
They went with the Queen into the carriage and when they arrived an announcer said "Ladies and gentlemen! let me introduce the two princesses". And they lived happily ever after.

Enjoyable weekend!!

I've been so busy lately. I went to a wedding .I liked dressing up for the party.
I went to Shenandoah Valley. It was beautiful. I  also went inside the Luray Caverns in Shenandoah Valley! I saw many stalactites and stalagmites. I also saw some historical cars and an old workshop in
Luray. here are some pictures of my awesome weekend.


IT WAS COOL AND FUN!