Bunny ears

This is the third day in a row that I have attempted to get a cute, happy shot of Kiran wearing bunny ears in anticipation of Easter. But she is just not having it (I also tried putting these on each of the dogs, but they weren't having it, either). I think it's time for Mommy to admit defeat on this idea and settle for the grumpy, resigned picture.

Spoon

Of course, just when I say that I have to squeeze out every last moment of Kiran's infanthood this week, she goes and uses a spoon herself at dinner. Where is my little baby?!

Last week!

This is Kiran's last week as an infant. On Saturday, she'll turn one year old. I've got to get in as many 'baby' shots as I can before she officially becomes a toddler!

Cheerleader

Don't tell her Daddy, but I think Kiran might one day enjoy cheerleading...she's got the bloomers and everything!

Willow

All the willows in the neighborhood seem to have popped today. Kiran got a little pensive when sitting under the one in our yard.

Tall grass, little girl

Out to play in the beautiful weather this morning. We have never been so happy for Spring to arrive!

Sad eyes

Does this picture say, "Mommy, I don't feel well," or what? Poor thing. But fear not, she perked up again when I gave her green beans and bananas.

iPhone

Although I'm a big fan of my fancy Nikon, I think this picture proves that nice photography is possible with even the least-sophisticated camera (such as that in an iPhone, or any phone, for that matter). The key is to find some natural light and then turn off the flash, regardless of the camera. Look how beautiful her face looks illuminated from the side!

Ear infection

So, it turns out Kiran's fussiness has been due to an ear infection (poor thing!). Here's some iPhone photography of her sitting in a 'big girl' chair at the pediatrician's office.

Sleeping

Kiran has been VERY cranky for the last few days (teething? growing pains? gas?), but I caught her during a RARE peaceful moment.

Manicures

Both of us could use a little help with our manicures, but I like this one nonetheless!

Kimono

Kiran modeling the other awesome present her daddy brought back from Japan -- a perfectly Kiran-sized kimono! Despite her sour face, she really did enjoy wearing it ( I think she was just impersonating a Sumo wrestler).

New swing!!

We broke out birthday present number two! Kiran's new swing is now hanging under the deck for maximum play, rain or shine.

Firsts

Well, we've essentially treated today like Kiran's first birthday. She got one of her presents, she started drinking milk instead of formula (ka-ching!), and she started riding in her new, front-facing, car seat. Here are Kiran and Molly (we named her after Molly Ringwald, for obvious reasons) ready for their first front-facing ride.

Mommy & Me

Richard caught this sweet moment between Mommy and daughter (photo taken by Richard and edited by Erin). And -- oh, yes -- she's wearing the backpack.

Hello Kitty Backpack

Richard traveled to Japan the week before last and brought back this perfectly Kiran-sized Hello Kitty backpack. She loves to wear it!

Skeptical

Every time we have Kiran try something new, she gives us this skeptical look that we can only interpret as, "What am I doing in this contraption? You guys are such bad parents!"

New Trike!

Mommy and Daddy couldn't wait any longer to give Kiran one of her birthday presents, especially since it's so nice outside today. As soon as Daddy and Kiran finish building it, we're going outside!!

Flower

The first of what I'm sure will be many "little girl with flower" pictures I'll take of Kiran this spring.

Grass!

It's been a REALLY long time since we could see the grass, let alone go out and play in it. What a beautiful day!

Hi-Tech

Kiran is extremely curious about our computers, maybe because she's wondering what her parents are always doing on them. Kiran cried this afternoon when I looked at my Blackberry -- maybe the technology / real-life balance is a little off in our house. So with that, I'm signing off for tonight!