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I Love Springtime - March and early April 2009

2009-04-28T22:43:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just a few pictures of me enjoying the Texas bluebonnets and an Easter Egg hunt with my cousin Shalin. Get out and get some sunshine!!

Love, Sanya

Kicking off Year 2 - January 2009

2009-04-28T20:49:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I had a crazy start into the second year of my life. It started off with my birthday and then I was off to India.

The family

It was a "Finding Nemo" party.

Two of my friends, Preesha and Maya.

I got this play house and wagon for my birthday.

The trip to India was good an bad I enjoyed seeing everyone, but unfortunatley we also suffered a fire in Mumbai and we lost my great-grandfather (luckily I got to see him and play with him first). Here are are few pictures from the trip.

We love you and miss you, Nana.

This is my great grandmother.

This is my mom's Nita Masi, My Rutna Masi, & my cousin Anika.

This is My mom's Mehul Masa, Priti Masi, & my Parth Mama.

This is my Saloni Masi

This is my Dadima (Grandmother)

This was just some of the damage done by the fire in the room we were sleeping.

This is my new cousin Niket.

This is me with my Dada (Grandfather) and Lalu Kaka.

Well, that was about it. Hope to see you all soon.

Love, Sanya

Sanya at 1 year old!

2009-01-01T11:29:00.001-08:00

HI everyone!!

Guess what? I am turning 1 tomorrow!! I am so excited. Mommy has invited a few of my friends over to the house and then on Tuesday we go to India!! Mommy is terrified and is hoping I stay healthy, but daddy not worried, he knows I am a trooper and and that I adapt well. Since the last time I wrote we celebrated Thanksgiving at Mamta auntie's house, I got to give daddy a birthday present for the first time, and then we went to Austin to celebrate Christmas. Christmas was a blast because I got to hang out with my cousins Shalin and Vishan and I also got to play with my friend Rheya. My next post will bea little late but will be full of tons of pictures as I will have pictures from my party and from india. So tune in!!

Lots of love,
Sanya

Sanya at 10 months

2008-10-31T18:51:00.000-07:00

HI Everyone,

This has been a pretty easy going month for me but exciting for my family. I have TWO new baby brothers, Niket Patel and Vishan Lakhia. I am so happy!!! I am not the youngest anymore!! I got to meet baby Vishan and he is very cute. I have only seen baby Niket in pictures so I can't wait to see him in January/February. Here is a picture of Nana taking care of me and Shalin as we wait to see Vishan baby at the hospital:

I also celebrated my first Diwali and I had a blast (literally) Raju Mama had a TON of fireworks for us at his house for Diwali.

For Halloween I was "Boo" from "Monster's Inc." and I got to wear a cool shirt that Auntie Cheri made for me:

My new favorite toy is daddy's DVR and I love turning it on any chance I get. It is late now and it is time for bed. Bye.

Sanya

One crazy, busy month - Sanya is 9 months old

2008-09-19T14:59:00.000-07:00

HI everyone,

First, to everyone in Houston, I hope every one is safe and has power (I am assuming you do since you are reading this post). So this month started off calmly enough. I went to Parul aunti's baby shower to help welcome one of my new friends (baby Presha).

Then we went to Austin for Rakshah Bandan (a Indian festival where sister's honor thier brothers) so that I could tie a rakhi on Shalin bhai (of course it had to be BLUE).

Then came Paryushan where I got to get all dressed up in a chanya choli that my Nani got for me from India.

Then I started to get some teeth. Here is a picture of my first tooth.

And then finally I expereinced my first hurricane (Ike, for those of you living in a cave). I didn't really get scared, but I had a place to hide in case I did. Can you see me?

Here are a couple of random pictures from this month as well.

Anyways, I gotta go help mommy and daddy clean up after the hurricane.

Kisses!!
--Sanya

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What a month!!!

2008-09-17T21:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

This month I had a lot of firsts. My first Rakhsha Bandan (indian festival where sister's honor thier brother's), my first Paryushan (Jain holy week), and first hurricane (Ike, for those of you who live under a rock). So here is how the month went. I got to go to Austin to tie a rakhi on my brother Shalin. I had to make sure it was blue because that is his favorite color.

Then was Paryushan where I got to get all dressed up in my Chanya Choli.

Boy am I tired!! - Sanya is 8 months old

2008-07-31T18:02:00.000-07:00

HI everyone,

I had a really busy month and I am exhausted. I am sleeping in my crib in my own room every night now. I ate solids for the first time.

I went to Austin and I met Manoshi Masi and I went to Shalin bhai's 2nd birthday party where I met a lot of new friends. I liked playing with Jasmine this time too.

I also got to meet papa's friend's from Florida (Sanjeev uncle & Niki aunti and Anand uncle and Sunaina aunti).

I get to see my Dada, Dadi, Kaka, Kaki, & Ishita didi on-line every couple of weeks too.

I am looking forward to my first Rakhshah Bandan, Paryushan, & Navrathri and of course I am anxiously awaiting my new cousins!! Time for a nap, Bye!!

-Sanya

I am 7 months old now!!

2008-07-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Boy did I have fun this month! I went on my first trip out of Houston and I went to Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul) and hung out with my Kevan Mama & Ludy Mami. Here are some pictures from my trip. Later this month I will be going to Shalin bhai's b0day party so I am sure I will have a ton more pictures next month.

Hugs & kisses,
Sanya

6 months old and lovin' life!!

2008-06-08T20:22:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

So this month I have had a lot of fun. I have figured out how to turn really well and can scoot around so I can explore the house pretty well. My hair has gotten long and mommy keeps trying to put pigtails on me, but I keep pulling them out. Daddy has really improved his comedy act and has me laughing all the time (see the video below). Hope you will come visit me soon, I LOVE visitors!! Bye. - Sanya

Montage of ME!!

2008-05-04T09:16:00.000-07:00

I am 5 months old now!!

2008-05-03T16:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I am sorry I haven't written in so long but I have been terribly busy. Mommy has started back at work and I have been breaking in my new baby sitter. My Dada and Dadi went back to India and I miss them a lot, but Nana and Nani come by to visit a lot. Since I last wrote I have learned to sit up with support, I play with my toes, and as of yesterday I can TURN OVER!! I went from my back to my tummy and was totally surprised! Masi thinks it was a fluke, but I did it again on film to show you all my new trick. I will upload it soon. Not much else going on. Daddy has been going a little camara crazy so don't be too surprised by how many pictures we upload. Gotta go now. Don't forget to write to me at sanya.r.patel@gmail.com Bye!!

--Sanya

The first 40 (days)

2008-02-13T12:35:00.000-08:00

Sanya Talking!!!!

HI everyone,

Sorry I haven't written sooner, but I have been busy eating, sleeping, and making diapers dirty. During the past few weeks I have learned how to smile and I love to play with my daddy. Dada, Dadi, and Nana play with me a lot too. I used to hate baths, but now I LOVE them. I love splashing around and getting mommy all wet just before she puts me to bed for the evening. I also trook my first official trip outside our house and I went to the temple (I am hoping my next trip is to my cousin Shalin's house). Thanks again to those of you who came by to see me this month and everyone is always welcome back. See you soon.

Sanya

My first week at home

2008-01-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

HI everyone,

Well I have been home for 1 week now and things are going well. Mom and dad feed me, change me, and put me to sleep; I keep trying to stay awake to make sure they are not bored,

but they haven't appeared to be too apreciative of my efforts ;) Dada/Dadi & Nana/Nani (grandparents) are making sure I am able to play everyday. Shalin bhai has already started teasing me!! He has a post on YouTube where is is doing an imitation of me!!! If you are interested here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBel1oGF-JY.

Ishitha didi chats with me via Skype when she gets a chance; she and I are basically on the same time zone, but our parent's aren't.

I was happy to meet so many of you at the hospital and at home these 2 weeks and hope you will continue to come by to play with me. And to those of you who have sent me e-mails, who have posted to this blog, and have called and left messages on mom and dad's cell phones, I appreciate your best wishes. I will be sure to reply as soon as I take a few more naps. Here are a few pictures of me in the meantime. Talk to you soon!! Love Sanya

Happy New year 2008

2008-01-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

Happy new year to you all,

SRP2008