2013 - A year in review

2013 was a year of thick and thin for me. Some highlights as I reflect on it today when it ends:

• April: Kabir turned 2! What a great milestone! Not only did K turn 2, he became more interactive, more curious, more interested in anything and everything around him, started pre-school. He started playing with puzzles, learning and speaking new and complex words and sentences, building blocks, reading through pictures, developed a strong love for things with wheels!

• April:  Family Reunion - It's always fun when my family gets together. This time we were together for Kabir's birthday and had a great time connecting. I look forward to our reunions and the time spent together and the memories we make are always very close to my heart.

• April: Trip to Miami with my Mom and cousin - It was perfect weather and great company. It was also K's first time at the beach and he sure had a ball spending time in the ocean and playing with the sand!

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• June: Trip to Portland - My brother and my sister-in-law bought themselves a lovely home earlier this year. We had a chance to visit them and be part of the housewarming! We were there for a week and had a great time!

•  June: I came over my fear of dogs; at-least slightly, thanks to Chubz, my brother's puppy!

• July:  I switched jobs - Moved from RosettaStone to Concur Technologies.

• September: At the onset of my third trimester, I got diagnosed with pemphigoid gestations; a rare skin condition that causes severe itching and blistering. I am still going through it and how I pray no one has to ever suffer through this disease.

• October: Tarun made it to the front page of India's national dailies for selling his last company! What a laurel! So proud!

• December: Delivered a healthy baby boy; Vir Evan who made me fall in love all over again! We are blessed to have Vir in our lives. Kabir is enjoying being a big brother and has taken his role very well!

As we dawn into 2014, I pray for health, happiness, wisdom, fun, adventure, new discoveries and love for my family and yours!

Happy New Year!

Two weeks and some Firsts!

Vir, today we've been hanging out together for two weeks! Can't believe it has been that long already, time needs to pause. :)

It's been wonderful having you. You are a very peaceful and calm child, so much so that sometimes it is hard to tell that there's a baby in the house! :)

Let's take a peek at what all you've been doing these past two weeks! You've had some Firsts...how exciting! :)

First Smile! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! :)

First Massage!

First Bath!

First time sucking two fingers together! :) LOVED IT! :)

First time in the stroller!

It was a beautiful spring like evening and we'd gone to checkout the walk of lights. K had such a great time! :)

First time with Ammi...

and getting some unmatched love! PRECIOUS and what a GREAT BLESSING! :)

First time hanging out with the Anand Family! FUN TIME and a GREAT TREAT! :)

First time sharing K's playtime

listening to his stories

and getting some super sweet K Love! PRICELESS! :)

First Christmas!

That too celebrating with Nani! A true BLESSING! :) 

Santa hauled presents for you and K even from overseas; be it India, Canada or Scotland! You boys are blessed! :)

While you and I unwrapped your presents, K was busy playing with his Legos! :)

Your firsts have been very very exciting; each one of them has brought me so much joy! 

Keep up the smiles, Sweetie, as they are to die for! 

We love you and are so blessed to have you! 

Merry Christmas! :)

Mama