Celebrating Nani's 75th birthday!
Maya and I on our first Motorbike adventure!Today is Nani's birthday - she turned 27 (no, just kidding!) 75! Some people also came to fix some lights in the building. One of them had a motorbike and took us on a ride. It was a lot of fun and more fun than a motor scooter.
We also went to the bazaar and bought Rakhis (Raa-khees). This is a celebration where a sister usually ties a bracelet (the Rakhi), on her brother's wrist to show her love and appreciation. Brothers vow to protect their sisters and give them a gift to show their appreciation. Since Maya and I do not have a brother, we changed the tradition a bit and tied Rakhis on each other instead.
We also went to the bazaar and bought Rakhis (Raa-khees). This is a celebration where a sister usually ties a bracelet (the Rakhi), on her brother's wrist to show her love and appreciation. Brothers vow to protect their sisters and give them a gift to show their appreciation. Since Maya and I do not have a brother, we changed the tradition a bit and tied Rakhis on each other instead.
We also went on a long auto rickshaw ride again with Big Nana to buy Nani a cake for her birthday. She loved the little celebration we did with candles and all! Everyone had a good time. Maya and I also went with Bai and bought red roses for Nani as our gift.
Words I learned today:
Chalo चलो in Hindi means "Let's go"
Mrs. Ednalino = ಮ್ರ್ಸ್. ಎದ್ನಲಿನೋ in Kanda, and मर्स एड्नालिनो in Hindi
Theresa = ಥೆರೆಸ in Kanda and थेरेसा in Hindi
Very nice celebrations....Meera and Maya - you are the experts in setting up Birthday parties. How did Nani like it? Is she feeling younger????
ReplyDeleteDaddy I cant wait to see you in 2 or 3 days.
ReplyDeletewiil have so much fun.
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you could celebrate your Nani's birthday! I'm sure that having you there with her made it extra special for her.
ReplyDeleteMeera - Speaking of birthdays, I have an idea for your birthday present, and it is related to the information and pictures that you have included in your blog. I have until October to finish the project, but I will need a little bit of your help. Can you guess what I plan on doing?
ReplyDeleteAmy This is my geuss are you making a scap book? I know what I am going to give to Morgan. But you have to geuss. Bye the way I'm having a seepover Bday and Morgan's invitid
ReplyDeleteYou have had a lot of great adventures. I think you will miss India once you get back to Indiana. I look forward to getting together to hear about your wonderful trip. Maggie
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