Out with the old...

...and in with the new. We celebrated the arrival of 2008 in Dallas while managing to just lay low and cherish some much needed down time. I snuck in a fun day with my BFF from high school, Vanessa (lunch and shopping), and Animesh and I spent New Year's Day alone (lunch and shopping...are you seeing a trend here?). The kids relished every single moment of Dadi/Dadu time in their big new house.

Some highlights included celebrating ANOTHER Christmas (aren't you just digging that tiny little tree and my tiny little Trevor doin' his own thing?)...

..engaging in some yoga stretching exercises with Dadu...

...and braving one heck of a chilly morning at the neighborhood park for some fresh air and exercise. Man, it was cold that day.



While the grandparents stayed with the kids, Animesh and I enjoyed a delish ADULTS ONLY early dinner on New Year's Eve with his cousin and wife (hooray for LOBSTER!). Then we returned home to ring in 2008 with the 3 little Indians and their cousins, who were already in the midst of their own innocent, playful celebration. Priya and Daddy made it to midnight. Mommy and the boys did not.



So, allow me to make a toast:

Here's to a new year and new beginnings...making changes where we need to in order to better ourselves, taking chances, living exuberantly, and celebrating every single day--recognizing that we are given a fresh start with each new sunrise. Cheers!