Christmas Fun!

Nothing says "I'm ready for Christmas" like a Santa hat.


My My... look at how many presents Santa brought this Christmas!


Rohan loves playing on his horse swing! Thank you Santa (and Grammy)!

VaVoca launch!

Today marks the launch of a family project: a new company to help find or fill odd jobs. In this economy, any extra help finding work is good, right!? Sign up people: VaVoca

Christmas card candids

Don't expect to see this print in your mailbox!

Lion to the rescue.

After all that tree cutting, a boy needs his rest!

Tree

Rohan helps Daddy choose the tree

Lilee dives right in and takes her turn at the hacksaw

Anand and Laura lug it home

And Christmas is here!

Burning off the carbs..

Today the family enjoyed a great hike around Lake Sonoma. Rohan, Jason & Jessica were quite the fitness buffs, but all the exercise still got Rohan tuckered out eventually.

Anyone else eat too much yesterday??

Don't you hate that feeling?

Be Thankful

Happy Halloween!

meeting the tourists...


reenacting The Lion King...


ahh, back in his native habitat...

Aaarrhh!

Rohan got in the spirit to wish Jason a happy 3rd birthday!

Licks = Love

Sittin like a big boy!

Rohan loves to hang out like the big people. Here he enjoys the sights and sounds of Priya & Karthik's Navaratri Golu.

First Haircut!

Rohan had his first hair cut recently and didn't fuss one bit. He just sat on daddy's lap and enjoyed his toys while daddy and the hair dresser tried to get him to look in different directions to enable the process. He still plenty of curls left so we're happy about that.

flying high

Quality time with Grammy, Pap Pap & cousins

Beautiful Baker Beach

Today was a BEAUTIFUL day in the city. Lilee was working, officially, but I decided that I missed my son and wanted to enjoy this beautiful weather with him outside. So we went to Baker beach. Lilee got a brief tour of another part of the city, and I got some great time with Rohan. Win-win situation! :)

First Bike Ride

We admit this may not be approved by the manufacturer, but actually we deem the setup very safe! The seat belts were removed and woven through the bike rack, securing Rohan in his 5-point harness to the bike and seat with one continuous connection! A bungee cord is there just to absorb any vibrations, but isn't a necessary part of the attachment. Even tipping over, Rohan can't touch the ground or be jostled much. Nevertheless, we kept away from the roads and just cruised through Golden Gate Park. Rohan seemed to enjoy the ride very much. He slept about half the time, and otherwise quietly enjoyed the breeze and fresh air.

Mmmm... Rice cereal!

Rohan has been looking VERY interested in everything the grown-ups try. Who can blame him? Look at the tasty dinner mommy is having! Sure enough, he gobbled up his rice cereal... or at least tried to! Most of it got on his chin. But he did lean in for each bite, open his mouth, and most of the time managed to swallow instead of pushing it out with his tongue. We just need a little more practice

Swinging with Lilee

Rohan is so lucky to have Lilee taking care of him. They have so much fun together (well, we know Rohan is having fun, and we have to trust that Lilee enjoys it too). Here are some pictures she took at the Douglass Park.

Thatha & Patti

Anand's grandparents (Thatha & Patti) are simply amazing. Despite their age, they continue to fill every day with energy, wit, flexibility and humor. On this most recent visit to the United States, Patti has learned for the first time in her life keyboard typing, emailing, web browsing, swimming, and playground swinging! Thatha has encouraged her every step of the way, and also gone along with good humor in all the various types of activities & meals had here. We hope to emulate them throughout our lives.
Thanks to Lilee for capturing the moment!