Could not get any cuter than this !!

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!

This is my latest way to greet everyone I know. I have used it in the written print many times but the vocalization is new to me and hence more special. So this is a special Hi to all of you. It's unbelievable that another year is qucikly drawing to a close. Its almost time to say "B-Bye 2006 and Welcome 2007". I will keep you posted on how we welcomed 2007.

So what else is new? My mom says that I am getting cuter by the day and yet she says "He cannot get any cuter than this !" I wonder which of the two statements are true. If I get cuter everyday, then I will be even cuter tomorrow and yet she says I cannot get any cuter. Women !!! No wonder Papa says that women are hard to understand. They certainly don't make much sense and this comes from a baby ( universal shield for now) . Mom, stop confusing me and make up your mind.

Here are some snap shots if any one would dare to question what my mom says or even agree with her if you like.

As for me:

Cute, cuter, cutest.........
No matter what you say......
As long as I get a compliment....
Happy is my day !!!

Kela le lo, Angoor le lo, bahut meeta hai bibiji ! Sirf 200 Rs. Kilo !!

Ek pineapple de do behenji, bahut badiya hai. 20 Rs. kam de do !

Yeh to sirf sample hai. Maal kal internet delivery se aayega !! Smile, smile !

Oh ! Oh ! Paise lene se pehele batana tha..... sorry baba .... too late . Ab to delivery comfirm ho gaye hai.

Yeh , sara mal bik gaya. Lots of money for some Christmas shopping !!

Ab thoda Aaraam ..... bahut kaam ho gaya aaj ke leye !!

Yeh mera business look hai. Nice hai na !!

Mummy hato na.... Dekhne do ki yeh fruit kaisa hai !

1,2,3 Check ...... pineapple andar sab theek hai na !

Mummy, yeh already bik gaya hai. Sorry nahin milega ! Akhir ethics bhi to koi cheez hai.

Pyar ki bribe nahin chalege. Hato !

Wahan se daal nahin gali to yahan se koshish .....

Mummy, Papa ko bhi nahin doonga although I do appear to be handing him something. Yeh sab media ka trick hai. Maine pineapple nahin diya !

Uff..... thak gaya main. Enough for now. Moooooooooooommy !!

Talk to you later......

~ Arnav

Walking a tight rope

Hey there,

I'm aquiring new skill sets with each new day. Here is a demonstraion of my newest skill : cruising. No. No. There is no need to be shocked. I have not learned to drive a car and that too in cruise control, although I'm working on it. Just Kidding !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm taking about baby cruising: walking with just a bit of support. Here is the scoop straight from the horse's mouth. Ever stop to think how it feels if you have learnt something new. We're on cloud nine but alongside there is the fear factor too. Thats what I want to address.

Whoever said walking was a piece of cake. Ask me. Pakad, pakad ke thak jata hoon, aur phir bhi gir jata hoon. Not fun, seriously. You could equate this experience to walking on a tight rope suspended 10 feet above the ground, like the madaris do in India. And of course, there is all the janta around you, to appluad if you succeed and consolation for me, if I don't succeed as I do make quite a scene if I don't. Anyway here are some highlights and no, you cannot catch me crying here. I'm as cool as a cucumber for this photo shoot.

Does my pose strike a cord with you ? Here is a hint : Spiderman !

An idle spiderman has a moment to smile for the camera before taking the next step.

You see a bit of foot faulting here but its not too obvious. I do regain my composure in the next shot. Check it out !!

Nice and calm while I plan the execution of my next step.

Here I go and you can see me in action. Here is my secret: first I find a strong anchor to hold me just in case and once I have it its simple, side step once, side step again and again.

Sucessful execution. Yaaaaaaaaaay !!! The sweet smell of success makes me sooooooooo happy as you can see.

Hope you enjoyed this. Till next time be cool !

~Spiderman Arnav

Holiday Party 2006

Hello There,

Happy Holidays everyone. On December 8th Dad's company held a holiday party for all its employees and their families. I was so happy to get the invitation. I truly believe that no party invitations should be turned down. After all you can never have too much fun.

Anyway, back to the party. I had a great time and I am not going to be a grouch by complaining about the long lines because of which I missed seeing Santa at the party. I guess I will have to meet him in the mall now. Nevertheless I had a great time and here is a sneak peak at the highlights of the party.

This is my new found friend : Gingerbread man with a Candy Cane. Oh O ! Mom cut off his head in this picture. I'm just glad that my head wasn't cut off too.

See this Carousel behind me and Papa. I was so excited to try this ride but we ran out of time before I could get to the ride.

And this is the toy train that I took a ride in. Look at all the holiday colors !

And that is the indoor shot of us taking the train ride. Mom, Dad and I had a whole coach just for us. Talk about feeling special !

This is Mr. Snowman. He stood in the line for the train forever but never got a turn. I wonder if it had to do with his height. But he was good company for everyone waiting in the line.

Another shot of Mommy and Me enjoying the train ride. Btw Papa is the one taking the pictures. Thanks for the coverage Papa.

And this was the Grand Finale. A family photo just before we left the party. Nice na.

We met quite a few people that Papa works with on a daily basis and it was good to put faces to the names that we hear on all the conference calls Papa does from home. I heard the food was nice too but I was too busy socializing to be concerend about the food.

We also stood in line for a caricature. Although the experience was great I can't say the same about the Caricature. But it was a fun thing to do anyway.

The music was great and the baby crowd was fantastic. All of them were well dressed in their best holiday clothes and I heard very little crying. I must say I was impressed with the performance of my peers. Lets all keep up the good work and Happy Holidays again.

Celebrating the holiday spirit,

~Arnav