Monday, July 28, 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008

Daddy and his wingman

Dion's Nwaran (Hindu naming ceremony)

On the 11th day after birth, babies are given their Hindu name as part of a ceremony known as Nwaran. After examining Dion's horoscope, the priest determined that his holy name begins with the letter P. We have tentatively chosen Paul as his religious name.

Dion receiving his raksha bandan (sacred thread).


After the ceremony the ceremonial site gets a bit messy.
Tamara receiving a blessing from the priest.
Shom receiving his raksha bandan (sacred thread).
Shom presses a flower petal to Dion's hand.

Dion praying (while sleeping).
Dion slept through most of his naming ceremony.
The priest gives Dion tika (a blessing).

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Dion--9th day


Dion's morning face. Where is my air brush?


I want to say something 


My best sleeping position--with Mommy ...


..and with Daddy

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Seventh Day of Dion


We took him arround the streets. He was so quite for half the time. He is doing very good. 
Dion likes his finger a lot. He likes to put it in his mouth all the time.



Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Dion's Third Day

In my age of 3rd day.



Dion's First Day

Hi all, I am Dion Sumeet. I was born on July 10th, 2008--a day after my mom's birthday.