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Vahid's first time meeting Chelsea's friends. They approve!

Robyn Concert at the Hollywood Palladium - February 2019

Celebrating Naw Ruz at the Santa Monica Baha'i Center

What more can I say?

Hanging out with our 3-year-old friend Yara!

Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, October 2019

Always rent the red convertible...

Amelia and Mishkin's wedding with dear friends, Andre and Shayda Segovia

Married friends + soon-to-be married friends = happy times!

Another wedding! Celebrating Julia and Ken with Chelsea's college roommates Jenny and Uzra in Georgia

Always. Rent. The. Convertible.

Antico Pizza in Atlanta Georgia with Chelsea's father, Ralph

Professional wedding guests - this time for Dayyan and Nisa!

Jeff Koons' flowers for Vahid's birthday at The Broad Museum in LA

Visiting the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars Galaxy's End in Disneyworld with Vahid's nephew, Samuel, and Star Wars superfans Kalim and Jamal. Chelsea and Camilia came for the mini mouse ears!

Delicious dinner with dear friends in West Hollywood. We let Neeka the pastry chef choose the restaurant and order for us. Unforgettable meal and company!

It's always a party at the Rowhani's with 4 (now 5!) grandkids. Picture left to right Ava (11), Aria (7), Samuel (9), and Adira (5). Baby Samir was in Anita's belly!

Nate Bargatze comedy show with Farid joon!

This was the year we went to 14 weddings... Negar and Alex's was sweet beyond belief!

Pictured before we danced the night away at Andre and Shayda's wedding in San Luis Obispo, December 2019

You don't wear black-tie when you go to Joshua Tree? Leila and Henrick's epic wedding, December 2019

Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade with friends Roz, Amelia, Andrew, Golnaz, Ramez, and Mishkin

Snow at Mount Baldy - a rarity for SoCal kids!

Improv comedy night with family and friends during Aunt Katherine and Uncle Guy's visit to LA

Heading to India! Philip, Vahid's Best Man, dropped us off at our terminal just a five minute drive away from Vahid and Philip's office at LAX airport.

Baby shower for the newest Sicolo kid - baby Samir!

An unforgettable day in India - this was a henna ceremony for Uzra, one of Chelsea's bridesmaids, at her multi-day wedding in Mumbai.

Landing in India on February 2020! Little did we know it would be our last trip for a long time...

Vahid meets the Yale crew!

Indian wedding attire at Uzra and Mitch's wedding!

Masala dosa - a crepe-like savory dish common in South India - with Vahid's Auntie Sheila! Vahid was born in Bangalore, India and we had a chance to visit beloved friends and family during our trip!

Some Basic Baha'i Teachings - Vahid's grandfather posted this sign at his bakery in Bangalore and it often led to meaningful conversations with the locals about how to build a more united world.

Tea time with Vahid's India family - the Yaganagi's! We took up the whole cafe!

Touring Bangalore with Vahid's cousin, Ahlam!

#UzGetsMitched

Visiting Vahid's family in Gwalior, India! The Olyai family hosted us so generously (and deliciously!)

Our last visit to Din Tai Fung, one of our favorite restaurants, with the LA regulars

Engaged and loving it! Taken on Chelsea's street in LA.

Our first picture together, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, December 2018