Happy Birthday to you Ansh and India trip 2011

Hello Everyone,

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to dear Ansh bhailu ... Happy Birthday to you. Yes, Ansh is 3 years old now. He is a big boy. I can say, he is now more of my friend than son. Because he understands a lot and he behaves that way. He is going to the new class in his school as he is a big boy now. He is completely potty train boy. Sweet, little handsome boy :). we love you dear. This year we celebrated his birthday in India with everybody there. We had lot of fun. Anshbhai takes very good care of Khushiben and Khushiben always finds bhailu all the time to play with. They both can't leave without each other.

How are you doing? We had a blast, becauuuuuuuuseeeeee..... we went to India in May, 2011. We stayed there for 6 weeks. We flew from SFO airport on 25th May. We had a whole day holt at Hong Kong. We moved around in the city. we sat in train, bus and we went to Ocean Park. We reached India at night. We met Ushaba, Jayumama, Jigishamami and Haribhai in Ahmedabad. Ansh and Khushi had lot of fun playing with Hari. They all had nice company. We all had jet lag so, we used to wake up pretty early in the morning and we go to the park to play in the early morning around 5.30. We enjoyed eating Mangoes. AAAAAAhhh... its so yuuuummmm. We also had very nice time with Ushaba. We enjoyed first rain of the season. We all got wet in rain. We had ravana jambu too. We had been to swimming pool in Jayumama's colony. We also met Arukaka, Latakaki and Sonalmasi in A'bad. We had been to mall in A'bad.We also went to see Science city. Musical fountains at Science city where very unique and nice. We also met Vijaymasa, Pratibhamasi,Yashmama and Haritmama in A'bad.
Ansh had fun playing with Haribhai because he had not been playing with elder kids, so he was enjoying so much. Khushi was also moving around with them and playing. She used to call 'Hariiiiiiiiiii', ' Harrrrrrrrrrrrrriiii'.

We went to Rajkot afterward. We enjoyed going for 'Kabu mum' and 'Gaay mum mum' with Jasiba. Ansh and Khushi enjoyed eating 'Ganthiya' and 'Khajali' in Rajkot. We met Chanduphai, Shardaphai, Ramabhabhu, Samirmama, Madhubhabhu,Himanshumama,Rinamami,Parthbhai, Bansiben, Sureshkaka,Swatikaki, Rameshakaka, Dakshakaki,Kishorphuwa, Sarojphai, Jatinmama, Kashmiramami, Pratikbhai,Mukundmama, Mamtamami,Ba, Harshadmama, Madhumami,Jaishrimasi,Chikookaka, Jaymama, Malaymama and lot of other relatives. Kids used to play in the street during evening time and Ansh and Khushi join the party. They love to be like Indian kids. We enjoyed a lot. Both kids saw 'Jalesh' were mummy born and brought up, So mom had lot of emotional attachment to that place and kids show the same attachment to Rajkot.

Ansh fall sick in Rajkot for a week. He had throught infection and high fever. But he got better after a week. We went to fun world to have fun.

After our Rajkot trip, where mummy had very strong emotional attachment, we went to Baroda via A'bad. Baroda is the place where Pappa, born and brought up. So, Pappa had very soft corner for that city. We went to Kamatibaag. We met Pareshkaka, Anjukaki, Nidhiben, Darshanbhai, Phaiba, Maheshkaka, Kaki, Vijaykaka, Kaki, Bholabhai, Vijaykaka's kids, Sanjaykaka, Bhavnakaki, Jalabhai and Radhiben, Mahendramama, Mami,Payalkaki's mummy, papa, Shauryabhai, Mintimasi, Keshamasi, Karanmama, sonuben and jijaji. We had fun there.

We went to Hyderabad afterwords as Papa had to work from Hyderabad Google office. So, Ushaba,Mummy, Papa, Ansh, Khushi and Yashmama went to Hyderabad at Pratibhamasi's place. We had blast there. Pratibhamasi and Vijaymasa took care of us very well. we went at Husainsagar lake, we did boating there and we saw big Budhdha statue. We also saw laser and musical fountain show which was amazing. We also went to see 'Ramoji film city'. We did lot of shopping from there.
We also visited Hyderabad Google office.

We returned back to Ahemdabad. Hinumama, Hetalmami and Small little angel came to see us at Ahmedabad. We had very nice time together.
We returned back on June, 4th, 2001. ....................With lot of sweet memories. Our heart was filled with both emotions. Happiness to see everyone and to spend nice time with everybody. and sadness as we were leaving them. Everything became live as I am writing these things. No words to say, but I really really miss everyone there and India.

We are back home, everyone was waiting for us Ba, Dada, Anaybhai, Kaka, Kaki. Motaba came with us to US. Now, Ansh goes to school everyday. Khushi speaks a lot 'Ganthiya aapo', 'Paani Aapo' and all type of stuff. She had new 6 teeth.

See Pictures of pics of Hong Kong halt, Rest of India trip Take Care. Got to go to pick up Ansh from School. Bye

Monterey Bay trip, Oakland Zoo trip, and Khushi can walk

Hi Everyone,

Last three weeks have been very eventful. First little Khushi can now walk around the whole house and outside with all of us. We are even getting some pictures of her walking with me and Anay. Its gonna be so cool when all three of us run around.

All of us went to Monterey Bay Aquarium couple weeks ago. Anaybhai, Khushiben, and I had lot of fun. We walked around so all the fishes, even got to hold couple of starfishes in our hands. We saw sea horses and sea dragons, jellyifish or various kind, star fishes, and and sea creatures of various kind. We also got to do some drawings and stampings. Our favorite part was a waterfall that falls over glass on top of us making us feel like it fell on us. We had soo much fun there we never wanted to get out :).

Week later we went to Oakland Zoo. We saw lot of animals there and even got to pat goats and sheeps. We saw tigers and girrafes, goats and sheeps, rabbits and turtles, and crocodiles real big. We saw elephants and kangaroos and rode merry-go-round and train. We had a ton of fun. We met with Prashantfua, Mitufoi, and Ritika at the zoo. We had sandwiches and rice krispy treats at the zoo. Coming back from the zoo we went to a taco bell and got some food from there.

Here are some pictures from both trips and all of us having fun.

Happy Holi and Google t-shirt

Hi Everyone,

Last weekend I went to Sunnyvale Hindu Temple with Khushi, Dadda, mummy, and pappa. On Friday evening we went to puja for Holi. I was asleep by the time we got to temple at 6pm, but woke up soon after we reached. We ran around in the temple, saw the holi puja and holika dahan. It was outside and it was quite cold, but I had fun. We also ate food there although it was quite hot for me so I only had some shiro.

On Saturday we went to music class, followed by Sweet Tomatoes for food, followed by visit to Temple for Dhuleti. There was loud music in a hall and lots and lots of people. Everyone had color bags and they threw colors at each other. We also got dandia and people were dancing with the music. There were also few playing playing dhols. Initially I was bit scared, but then quickly got in tune and had a blast. I threw colors at everyone and danced. We got some pictures as well.

I have been clamoring for Google t-shirts and my dad wouldn't get me one, so I started wearing his Google t-shirts :). That got his attention so now I have a brand new Google t-shirt and hoddie.

Holi Pictures
Videos from Holi celebration

Lots to talk about and video playlists

Let's start out with Happy Birthday to Khushi. Her first birthday came on March 4th and we had lot of fun cutting cake and wishing her a very happy birthday. She is growing quickly and loving every minute of play time with Ansh. Ansh also loves to play with Khushi do vahali vahali and have fun with her. Ansh is also growing at very fast rate and learning a lot. He loveeeees to talk. He can speak mile a minute for hours at a time :) or so it seems. He has also learnt to ride a tricycle at school.

Ansh loves to perform using his guitar, but the lights have to be turned off. Ansh also loves Thomas train books and his camera. he continues to love his music class on saturdays. He has also enjoyed several trips on saturdays as weather improves. He loved going out on train, to the parks, to Jungle, mall play area, and having fun in the frontyard and backyard. Ansh has been mommy and daddy's big helper with vessels, laundry, frontyard work, and helping with Khushi.

As you can imagine there are plenty of videos and pictures to share including from Ansh' trip to Atlanta to see mama, mami, Adibhai, and Riyaben, Khushi's birthday, and weekend trips. Take a look below.

Khushi birthday pictures
Jan-Feb 2011 cell pics
Nov Dec 2010 pics
Atl Trip pictures Christmas 2010
Even more pictures from Jan Feb 2011
Videos from Functions at Ansh's school
Videos of Weekend fun activities with family
Videos of Fun play times with Anay and Khushi

Potty training playing with beni ane p for pappa

Hi everyone

Ansh is back after long absence. It has been long three months and he has learned a lot. He loves to play with both Khushi and Anay. He is also potty trained except for nights and couple accidents in a week. He is also growing fast almost half as tall as mom. He loves when Pappa carries both him and Beni. That is his demand of the day.

Anshul also loves to do pillowfights with Pappa and cleaning. His brand new friends are vaccum robot that he loves to guide with remote and a spray bottle with which he cleans mirrors. He also loves to turn off lights take guitar and give a music program.
More to follow.

Anshbhai now Mummy, Pappa' s friend and a big brother

Hello everyone,
Anshbhai is getting bigger and bigger and bigger. Oh, what Can I say.. I can just simply say, before I used to take care of him, now he takes care of me:). Yes, he do..
He helps me with shopping, cleaning, cooking and with everything. Now, he talks like a big people. He makes sentences and says lots of stuff whole day. Now he can describe what he is feeling. If his tummy is hurting, now he can say that.. My this part is hurting.
The best part I can see him is his attention span. He can do one task for like hours.
He loves to do scissor work and he can spend hours and hours with full concentration.
Same for writing. He loves to write.
Anshbhai now applies his logic in everything. Khushibeni time is his favorite time.
Anshbhai also enjoys playing with Anaybhai. Whenever I give him something to eat, he asks for beni's mum mum and first he feeds her. He gives toys to her. And if he is outside he asks one for Anyabhai and one for Khushiben and he likes to share those stuff.
Anshbhai seats on a regular chair now to eat. He brushes his teeth with tooth brush and toothpaste in the morning He takes shower with Khushibeni in the morning. He eats by himself. He drinks milk in a regular cup and in his Glasali.
Music time is his favorite time. When ever he listens to the music, he starts dancing and singing.
This year Anshbhai went for trick or treat on Halloween. He was a 'Cat Price'. He also loved to give candies to all kids who came to our house. He was so excited as he listens to the door bell 'Koik aawyu, Koik aawyu' kari ne tarat dodi jai darawaje.
He also had fun over Diwali. He made Rangoli with Mag, Daal, Rajma, Rice Flour, Colors etc.. He also did Fuljar on Diwali. He enjoyed Mummy, Pappa's birthday. He also enjoyed Anaybhai's birthday at Kids Castle.
Anshbhai had jumper time and Pumpkin patch over Halloween at School.
Anshbhai likes to wear comfort feet cloths.
He is very cute, smart and lovely boy.

Cath you later with Ansh's Progress as Khushi beni is UP

Take Care

Its been a while

Hi folks,

Its been a long long time since I last posted. Lot has happened since then. We celebrated Rakshabandhan where Khushi and Ritika both tied raakhi to me and Anay. I don't yet understand all the significance, but I have kept both raakhis on my hand and I proudly show them. I think I will skip the responsibility that it puts on me till I get little older :).

I visited Stutididi's place in Irvine. I had sooooo much fun. I missed most of the long drive as I slept in the car. Both times my dad and grandpa drove late night so Khushi and I could sleep in the car. When we got there I immediately got along with Stutididi and had a blast with her. I played with her, read books, went in the garden, played with her toys, and just had a ton of fun. I also enjoyed spending time with Hemantfua and Diptifoi. Do checkout pictures of all of us having fun in the pictures links below.

I have been visiting the Children's discovery museum several times as we have yearly membership. I love playing in the bubbles, water play, and the sand play on the second floor. Last time I also went into older kids art area and enjoyed creating art by stamping as well.

I am also enjoying navratri a lot this time around. I get ready with zabhho and lengho and start playing with dandia even before we leave from home. I have been doing garbe and dandia till late at night. My parents have to pull me away from the action when my feet start hitting each other because I am falling asleep as I dance and I still cry to go back in. Man that stuff is fun.

Ba is in India and I miss her a lot. On the bright side she will be back in four days. Oh and did I mention I talk mile a minute.

Pappa has finally got all pictures and videos posted.

Pictures:
Rakshabandhan
September October 2010
Videos:
Youtube channel