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!

K goes to the beach!

K has a deep love for water. He always wants to put his finger in the water; yes ALWAYS! :) Bath times end with cries everyday, he wants to sit in the sink and run the faucet, loves splashing water in the puddles when it rains... you get the idea! So, a trip to the beach with the family, after K's birthday was a perfect getaway!

We decided on going to Miami. Usually that's where we end up whenever we want to go to a beach. Hawaii is too far otherwise, I am sure we'd be there often!

Rash guard, sunscreen, hat and shades and K was ready to hit the beach!

He had the most fun playing in the water

and eventually with the sand too; he hates to get dirty, so playing with the sand took some getting used to! :)

Beach ouside, pool in the condo complex we were staying at, made K a very happy child! :)

For us, the trip was a success right there!

When we were not at the beach, we strolled on the Lincoln Road where Tarun satisfied his craving for burgers at Shake Shack! :)

Another highlight of the trip was Indonesian food at Indomania! It was our first time trying Indonesian cuisine, and we loved it! Need to find some good Indonesian restaurants in DC now!

All in all a fun trip! Sun, sand, water and family, what more can one ask for!?! :)