Preparing for Halloween.

The weekend before Halloween, Shaan and Kiran picked out some pumpkins with their Fally Massi and Dipan Massa, and we sat around the dining table and painted.

Later Falguni and Dipan carved pumpkins into a cat.

Preparing for Halloween.—Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 15.8 mm, f/2.4, ISO202

and a castle.

Preparing for Halloween.—Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 18.2 mm, f/2.4, ISO282

The kids had a blast.

Summer Wedding

Bhavna's first cousin, Mihir, recently married a beautiful young lady, Sonali. Both kids were excited, but especially so Kiran. She loves to play dress up, and the wedding provided her a reason to change her clothes as often as she wished and wear pretty outfits.

I'll have to start saving some big bucks for my little princess's wedding. Watching Kiran twirl in her vibrant lehenga, her eyes sparkling with joy and imagination, I couldn't help but envision her special day years later.

Each outfit she wore was more than fabric and sequins; it was a glimpse into a future filled with her dreams and celebrations. And as she danced with innocent grace, lost in her world of make-believe and merriment, I knew these memories would be cherished, tucked away in the treasure chest of our hearts, waiting to be revisited with smiles and stories in years to come.

Summer Wedding · Sony CYBERSHOT · Sony @ 9.3 mm, f/4.0, ISO100
Nandani and Kiran show off their mehndi. · Summer Wedding · Sony CYBERSHOT · Sony @ 9.3 mm, f/2.0, ISO141

Nilima's Birthday

In the header image, from left to right, in order of their birth, are Shaan, Tejus, Nandani, and Kiran. Unfortunately, Nandini’s younger sister, Maya, couldn't attend.

Shaan and Tejus, the boys in the picture, share a special bond growing since their babyhood. Shaan is particularly vocal about his friendship with Tejus, often sharing stories and moments about their time together.

Kiran and her cousin Nandani also share a close and affectionate relationship. Bhavna and Nilima, who are sisters, enjoy dressing them in similar outfits, highlighting their familial bond. Despite being just three months older, Nandani looks noticeably taller than Kiran.

.Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 10.6 mm, f/2.0, ISO141
.Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 8.1 mm, f/2.0, ISO141