That's how I laugh . . .

One of the most memorable moments for all of our family at Leela Ajji's place. I was laughing out loud looking at Shadow (Leela Ajji' favourite cat) and everyone thought that I was laughing out because of Appa's pranks .. A little secret... Enjoy!

Deepavali - Festival of Lights

Deepavali wishes to everyone. This is my first Deepavali. Traditionally, we celebrate Deepavali with a nice oil massage and a sacred shower symbolising win of Good over Evil. Well in my case, I get the best oil massage every day from amma. She does magic with her fingers. So nothing was special with the bath. But evening was special. I got a Jubba as a gift from Sumana aunty. Appa also wore a Jubba and amma a nice Sari. We all took some snaps (you can see a few in the latest album) and appa savored amma's lentil payasam


Before I posted the Halloween entry, I forgot to write about my New York city trip to see the Incredible India show and also meet some of the legendary Yakshagana artists. Sri Shambhu Hegde, Sri Nebburu Narayana Bhagavata to name a few graced the occasion. I had the best time so far seeing all the color and cultural richness in the event.

Legend:
Deepavali - Festival of Lights
Jubba - Traditional Indian long shirt
Payasam - Sweet Dish

Halloween

Ok, now I am going to write about my first Halloween celebration. Pappa and Amma were thinking how to dress me up. Pappa wanted to dress me up like casper, the friendly ghost. But Amma was concerned that my face needs to be painted. So she figured out an easy way by dressing me like a butterfly(Chitte Mari). I liked the dress. By the time Amma got me and herself ready to go to Ramya Aunty's place, it was my nap time. Still I managed to go there. Lot of Trick or Treaters came home that evening. My neighbor Sebastian was dressed as a pirate. Amma managed to get some pictures of me and other monsters, princess, fairy, witches etc etc. We came back and within two minutes I dozed off on Mommy's lap. When I woke up I was on the swing with lots of candies on my lap with my little candy basket. When I was thinking Yummy...., Mommy took all of them out. She had put them just to take pictures. Soumya Aunty and Krishna uncle also came and Krishna uncle made me fly in the sky. It was fun. By then it was my dinner time. Amma took off my cap, wings etc and fed me. You know who was missing all this time, my Pappa. He was on a business trip. Amma immediately that night prepared an online album and sent it to Pappa. Here is the video take a look....................

My first manni(Cereal)

Hey,
Amma fed me the cereals after doctor told it is okay to have solid foods. It is yummy. Sumati Dodda had prepared it at home(Banglore) and gave it to Amma when she visited us. Take a look at the video. Amma puts a little brown sugar and butter for taste. First day I liked it. Now a days I am finding it difficult to swallow as I have sore throat and some nasal infection. Amma is feeding me twice daily. Once in the morning, before bath and once in the night, before I go to bed. Any ways I will keep you updated how is my cereal feedings are going on. . . .