Last weekend

Admittedly also from last weekend. But cute nonetheless.

Azaleas & Bubbles

I wanted to take a few more pictures of Kiran before this month was out but, alas, she fell asleep. So here is one from last weekend.

Cheap

"Little girl with flowers" is a cheap way of getting a good picture. But I'll take it.

Sticks

The most interesting sticks anyone has ever found.

The Life

Kiran enjoying a cool drink on a warm afternoon.

4-Wheeler

Kiran likes to sit on her 4-wheeler, but hasn't quite figured out how to make it move yet. Thankfully, the three boys who live across the street came over to show her how it's done -- backwards down the hill at top speed. :-)

Martian

I think Kiran may be in the market for new parents who won't make her do undignified things like Chess-Piece Martian.

Top Deck

Kiran peeking out into the yard from our top deck.

Determination

A girl on a mission.

Almost walking...

...but she still likes a helping hand or two.

Handstand

This kid loves to be upside-down.

Innocent pose

I'll bet she posed like this so I'd remember how innocent she is the next time she tries to bite the kitchen table, unplug the computer, or stick her hand in the dog bowl.

Out to play

Crawling in the backyard on this beautiful evening.

New lens

My new lens arrived today! I can't wait to put it through its paces this weekend, but in the meantime, here's a quick shot with the new equipment.

Tire

If the whole Future President thing falls through, Kiran can always become a stroller mechanic.

Typical Washington

I bring the kid to the park, and all she does is check her email.

Future President

Kiran, looking very powerful in DC.

Mini Duck

Kiran has recently decreed that Mini Duck must be in her mouth at all times during a bath. There are apparently no exceptions to this rule. I have learned the hard way that it must be considered an emergency situation if he happens to fall out (which, of course, happens approximately every seven seconds).

Discovery

Every kid discovers it sooner or later -- today was Kiran's day. This is the 'caught in action' snapshot version. But I'm thinking I need a naked, black-and-white, serious-baby-photography version, too. Stay tuned.

Cake

Kiran is getting very good at eating cake. I think she'll be disappointed that a birthday party doesn't happen EVERY Saturday.

First birthday party!

Cake and sushi for Kiran's cherry-blossom themed Japanese tea party!

Kiran versus Tulips

Kiran - 1, Tulips - 0.

Beach

Kiran in her Easter best on the beach.

Easter

Kiran in her Easter best at church.

First birthday!

Today is Kiran's first birthday, and we celebrated with a cake smash!

Crying

Well, they can't all be happy. :-(

Front yard

I may have made an embarrassment of myself in the name of photography at the garden store, but there was really no need -- we've got some beautiful flowers right in our own front yard. Kiran had a great time picking them and giving them to her Dada.

No Shame

I have no shame when it comes to baby photography -- I readily admit this. Richard went to the garden store tonight to buy mulch, and I tagged along to do a photo shoot in their flower beds. We got a few weird looks, but it was worth it!

Edith Ann

This one goes out to Kiran's Nanny, who also does a stellar impression of Edith Ann.

Easter eggs

If not bunny ears, then maybe Easter eggs?