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Bodhi's Christening in Massachusetts July 28-31 2012

    

On July 27, cousin Ashton and his mom and dad moved to California. The next day, our little family hopped on a plane, Bodhi's first trip, to go to Massachusetts to meet all his cousins and relatives there. And for his Christening, of course.

Bodhi was, as they say, "an excellent baby" on the plane. He slept most of the time, and if not sleeping, he had a bright-eyed smile for everyone around him.

The first stop upon landing was Yaya and Papu's house, the home where Mama T grew up in Worcester. Linda, technically his cousin, but more appropriately Aunt, and soon to be Godmother, "Ginkamar," was there with her munchkins, Adrianna and Nicholas, who we'll consider cousins.

Both Yaya and Bodhi were pretty excited to meet one another. The youngest grandchild, besides Bodhi, is his cousin, Jon, who is 16 years old. While Yaya has two, and soon three, great-grandchildren, Bodhi is her 4th grandchild.

                  Linda meets a snoozing Bodhi.                   
 Nicholas and Adrianna were so happy to meet "Baby Bodhi!"

Tina, surrounded by the munchkins!

July 29th ~ Bodhi's Christening

Relaxing the morning of his Christening.

Bodhi was Christened in the same church as quite a few of his cousins and other relatives. 

Bodhi with his cousin, Mine.                 Bodhi with his great Aunt, Aka.

With Mommy H and Gunkahar (godfather) Alex

After the Christening, family and friends gathered at a local Japanese restaurant to celebrate, and share lots of hugs and laughter.

July 30 ~ perfect day to play outside and climb trees!

July 31~Bodhi's first post-Christening bath

When it comes to the first bath after a Christening, it is tradition for the Gunkamar (godmother), Linda to administer the bath. Family gathers, putting coins into the bath water to symbolize wishes and blessings for the baby.  The coins are kept among the child's special treasures for good luck, and the bath water, filled with holy oils, is poured under a tree.

After bath time, we moved on to a celebration of Birthdays, Heather (7/27) and Paulette (7/28). Per usual, we had a delicious feast, good laughs, and tasty cake! 

Alex, Jon, Paulette and Anna



An Assortment of July 2012

 Some July fashion highlights and sweet moments.

 

Clockwise-ish from top left:

Mr B in his Paul Frank pirate romper, accessorized with his monogrammed pillow, a gift from Heather's cousin, Jenny; Mama H cradling his sweet baby toes; Oh, those big brown eyes!;

 

During one of our early morning hang-out times, a summer storm rolled in. The temperature was beautiful and we cracked the window, and sat in the rocking chair, watching and listening to the rain, and wiggling our toes in the breeze. It was one of those moments, where I thought "this is what it's all about." Then a woodpecker started knocking on the tree outside the window, winding it's way around the trunk. I'm not sure if Bodhi could see it through the foliage, but he seemed fascinated by the rhythmic noise. He continues to be such a curious baby, taking in every thing around him.

 

Sporting a shark onesie from family friend, Jean; Looking handsome in a striped romper; the absolute highlight of any given workday is when my guys come to visit me at the shop. Love them so much!; Bodhi's really starting to get a kick out of his reflection, staring intently at the face staring back; this mushroom patterned romper was purchased before Bodhi ever arrived. It's from of our vendors at the store, and I knew that my kiddo, boy or girl, would absolutely "need" that romper :)

 



4 Months Old...look at him grow! 7-18-12

 

Bodhi continues to grow, and amaze us everyday. His face is starting to change, and he's looking less infant-like, stretching out. He is just aboutthe most smiley, giggly guy ever!

 

Family Time 7-8-12

We consider ourselves very fortunate that one of us is able to be home with Bodhi every day. That also means that on most days, one of us is away from home working. But Sundays are wonderfuly special...they're our family days. On this particular day, we spent our morning playing in Bodhi's room,sippingiced coffee, reading stories and having a cozy time.

 

Snuggle Bug enjoying his play gym.

 An attempt at a panoramic shot of Bodhi's nursery.

Our Little Family



Photo Shoot with Cousin, Ashton 6-29-12

We learned in late Spring that Ashton and his mom and dad would be relocating to California for an excellent job opportunity. My sis, Ashley, and I decided that we had to capture some great photos of the boys before the move took place. We were grateful to our photographer friend, Shalimar, who captured these gorgeous photos of the boys.