Diwali

Anika, Mia's friend, brought her whole family to school last week to share how they celebrated Diwali. Many of us wore our Indian party wear....it was sooo festive. The kids painted their diyas, ran and danced to the fun Indian music. It was a fun celebration....we are so very thankful Anika and her family shared something so special with us.

patiently waiting to apply glitter

Krista, a very shy teaching guide...and fabulous friend

what Lily did most of the celebration

Anika's loving Nani...embracing my Mia

that radiant woman looking at the camera is Anjalika..Anika's mama...and a lovely friend

She's beaming because her whole family was there...from California and Bombay!

baby Arjun, in Terra Luz style...donning glitter and a bit of metallic paint on his hand

Anjalika wrote all the children's names in Hindi

Mia dancing with wild abandon

they ran out of bindis, so Kellyann gave the kids dino stickers to wear

from left: Andrea, Mala, me, Priya (photo taken by Anja)

Mala and Priya are Anjalika's sisters...she calls us her Western sisters

Anika

Greyson's Birthday Bash!

No! It did NOT rain on Greyson't big day!!! It was crisp and overcast...perfect for all the birthday fun...and pictures :) Melanie, Tim and Greyson had us all out to Central Market. It's one of the best places for a birthday party...plenty of room to run around, duck pond, two playscapes, yummy food, beer and a hot band! Mia's lil buddy has turned 3, and we had a freakin BLAST helping celebrate him and his special day. (you know, there are plenty more shots HERE) :)

The following two SUPER FAB shots were lovingly taken by Melanie...thank you! We needed a new family shot...and the one of Mia and my bump...perfect :)

Mia just saw this pic of Layla and her mising teeth....Mia was quite concerned about her friend.