Yesterday I had my first rice...again. It was not nearly as elaborate as the ceremony in India, but I actually got to eat it this time. Here I am getting ready for the big event (and considering eating my feet instead, if we don't get this show on the road).
mmmmmm.......
That was good...but can I have the boob now?
Here I am with Nanny during Nanny and Bompy's visit to Arizona.
Can I drive?
Hiking with mommy in the desert
My favorite new toy (that takes up most of the living room)
Look, I can read...upside-down, even!
In addition to the weddings, we had a first rice ceremony for Torin (Mookhe Bhathe). The above photo shows the rugs that Takuma made for the rice ceremony.
The ceremony is traditionally performed by the mother's brother. As luck would have it, my brother Nat was there, and more than happy to be a part of the festivities. The above picture shows that first part of the ceremony, where Torin was presented with some items on a tray: a pen, a book, some clay, some money. He picked the pen, which I believe symbolizes wisdom.
Nat and Torin, neither of them is sure what will happen next...
This is Torin's 'first meal'. He didn't actually eat any of it, but Nat touched each item to his lips. Nat was then expected to finish the food himself...although nobody told him this before the huge lunch which was right before the ceremony.
Baby Torin, asleep after the big event...
We showed Torin off to everyone, even this very old and wise Guru at the temple was pleased to hold and to bless our little pumpkin.
The brides: Femke and Mantu, on the first day of Mantu's wedding and the last day of Femke and Ajoy's wedding.
Abir's grandmother (Takuma) holding Torin. This makes her Torin's Boro-ma, or great grandmother.
Minny and Torin, part-way up Mt. Lemmon
Hanging out in Tucson
Visiting the San Xavier del Bac Mission, just south of Tucson
Here's the little man getting ready for (dreaming about) his first flight, on the way to Michigan for the Holidays. He did great, slept like...a baby.
