Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Christmas in Oklahoma

What a wonderful Christmas!  We had an amazing time eating, drinking and playing! Laila and Jai were thrilled to be back with their cousins.  Wilder, Finny, Marin and Jillian all had a blast hanging out, playing and watching movies.  Rohan thought the whole thing was rather overwhelming.  He wasn't happy unless I was within a foot of him the entire time.

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of this but on our first evening in town Elizabeth, Jason, Manik, Arjun and I went bowling at this awesome new retro bowling alley.  It was like old time and we all had a blast.  Arjun, who is normally find bowling challenging, did fantastic!  It was great to see him find his groove.  Jason won every game but we gave him a run for his money. The bowling alley had tally sheets where you kept your score by hand. Manik, who grew up in a bowling alley, loved this!  Throughout the night he was helping all the young people who played in the lane next to us keep score.  I saw him repeatedly erase the "kids" score keeping and correct it.  I found this very humorous. 

On Christmas Eve we went to the early evening Mass and it was very eventful.  Rohan thought this was a great opportunity to roam the isles.  He made lots of friends.  Wilder and Finny lasted their longest time yet, a whole 16 minutes.  Wilder isn't such a big fan of God Love and decided he was better off just leaving.  The rest of Mass was pretty normal and a nice reminder of the real meaning of Christmas.  Manik and Elizabeth made dinner and it was out of this world!  Like I said we did a lot of eating......and drinking :)

40 never looked so good!

Mama and her boys

E and Mom

Mom and I at church, saving pews

Roo not sitting in a pew

My brother 

Caught ya Jai!

My baby and I

Grandma and her girls

My and My Love


Christmas morning we were woken by six very excited kiddos!  There was zero organization and it was a wonderful mess of presents, wrapping paper and lots of smiles and excitement! Laila was very purposeful in her request for a Christmas present from Santa.  She took weeks to come up with something to ask from Santa. She finally came to me late in December and asked for a musical instrument.  She narrowed it down to a piano or a guitar. I was so thankful that Santa went with a guitar!




Jai wants only legos and legos alone!  He was also quite happy with his Godfathers gift of a spiderman copter!



The sweetest Finny and his Ha-Hawk. He melts all our hearts.

Wilder got a bike, and no less than 15 minutes later he was a competent bike rider. Training wheels are for sissies!

Poor Roo was not the happiest of campers but I am pretty sure next Christmas things will go better for him :)

Preparing our next meal. We were always ready for another!

Manik and Mom

Jai and I working on one of many Lego sets that day.


I LOVE YOU FINNY!

 
CHEESE!!


Mar Mar, the most laid back chill kid! 

 Our hosts!  Thank you for an wonderful Christmas!  We love you guys, but were still number one!

 Roo and his Godfather!

Brothers.

Scott and Jen

Christmas night a family friend of Jason and Elizabeth stopped by.  Dylan turned out to play guitar and while Laila strummed he played the chords. She was mesmerized by the whole event. It was a beautiful gift and I love Dylan for doing that with her.


So cheers to all and a happy New Year!

Love,
H.




Monday, December 22, 2014

Morning Pics

Catching Jai with a smile is a true gift! He usually gives me a scowl or will hide his face but I think he has realized I won't leave him alone until he gives me a good smile.  His smile is worth millions!




Roo, and his big eyes!



So happy in his "ROHAN" shirt.



My Missy, stunning as ever!

I love this picture because of his sweet baby hands.  

Cheers,
Heidi

Saturday, December 20, 2014

For the love of the camera

So a few days ago I received a wonderful gift in the mail from my dad!  It was a camera with two different lenses and something I have wanted for such a long time!  I was over joyed and the kids have been at my mercy ever since!


This is the essence of Laila, she is made up of pure sweetness and goodness.  She is my companion in all things GIRL.  She cares about cooking, and decorating for parties, and loving on Roo and watching out for Jai.  She is my love.  She likes her space and only gives hugs and kisses to those she completely trusts.  You are pretty lucky if you get one.  


My Jai Jai, he is one who snuggles in for a book or movie.  I can always count on him to make us laugh or come up with some amazing lego contraption.  He is also stubborn as a mule and is my wildcard.  I never know what he will do from one minute to another.   


Laila and her Saahib. Saahib is 8 now and starting to slow down.  He was my first baby and is still my loyal and constant companion.

Oh Roo Roo!  You are such a joy!  Walking, and sometimes talking.  So curious and adventurous.  Jumping off couches head first, and constantly eating!


Best Dad EVER!

Hanna watches L, J, and R three days a week.  She is a perfect match for our family.  Kind, thoughtful and so creative with the kids.  We would be lost without her! For Christmas she made the kids dinosaur and unicorn hoodies.  They are amazing!


So thank you Dad for the camera, I will put it to good use!!

Cheers,
H.

Friday, December 19, 2014

2014

Since my most completely outdated post we have welcomed Rohan Opie Suri to the family!  He is a much loved and appreciated addition.  As just another example of how fast time flies, Roo, as we lovingly call him turned one last week.

2014 Family Pic



Man and Me


My babies.  Don't know what I would do without them.  
They bring humor and humility to my everyday.

Merry Christmas and Love,
H.