Dec 2006: Part 3

Akila wants to sit on a tree on seeing her brother doing it.
Cute little monkey on the tree - It must have given a different feeling for her - she was so very happy to get a broader view.
Akila and her mother near the elephant barn at Mysore Zoo. Akila was thrilled to see the elephants eating and bathing.
This is the way she brushes her teeth .. so early in the morning !!

Dec 2006: Part 2

This time it is the birthday of Akila's brother, Madhu. Madhu with his friends around and Akila enjoying the party.
Akila and I on the same day.
All of us had been to Mysore Zoo. Akila is so happy to see the giraffe and she wants to show that to me.

Akila climbing on the fence to take a closer look at the giraffe.

Madhu holding Akila near a fountain. She loves riding on her brother.

Dec 2006: Part 1

This time Akila is exploring her draw. She seems to be checking out the toys she has got.
Akila dressed up in a traditional outfit with ornaments.
Akila sitting on a tray wishing it to be a sledge.

Akila and Madhu with me as soon as I returned from my office on a friday evening.

Nov 2006:

Akila is playing with colourful balloons. She loves them.

Akila and Madhu posing from our couch.

Oct 2006:

Akila is running now and her brother is playing with her
Akila and Madhu playing with Dora in our Laptop.

Akila's yet another picture.

Sep 2006: Part 2

Akila crying on seeing the candle. Here she is with her parents, brother and friend Nethan.
Akila starting to watch the cartoon "Dora, The explorer" from her pram.
Akila trying to show some funny faces for this picture.
Akila, The Explorer - trying to explore the classroom of her brother when we paid a visit to his school.

Akila is pointing herself when her mother asked "Where is Akila?".

Sep 2006: Part 1

Akila is happy to see a lot of dolls arranged (Kolu) for the Dasara festival.
Akila playing with her toys and posing for this picture.
Akila stands up without support and tries to take a couple of steps.
It is 05-Sep-2006 - Happy First Birthday Akila

Akila is so happy to get her favorite soft toy Mickey from her brother as a gift on her B'day. She is screaming with joy.

Aug 2006:

Akila and her cousin Suchithra at their Grandma's house at Chennai.
Akila is getting ready for an oil bath at her grandma's house. Guess what? That day, 29-Aug-2006, is her first birthday based on the star she was born on.
Akila is trying to talk to someone on her toy phone...

July 2006:

Akila at Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore.

Akila and her mom at Bannerghatta National park watching the elephants eat.

June 2006:

Madhu trying to feed Akila - Guess what? She likes to take the feed from him too.

She loves to taste anything but food - this time it is bangles!

Akila with her mom in the carousel at Wonder La, Bangalore.


Akila at Wonder La - near the toy train ride.


Her first traditional attire that was stitched by her Grand mother.

May 2006:

Akila plays with her favorite toy Minnie.
Akila - Simply cute!
Akila and Madhu playing together
Akila - dressed like a doll

Yet another cute pose..

Apr 2006:

Akila and her brother at the Marina beach(Chennai) enjoying her first ride of Merry-go-round !

Akila and her father at the Marina beach, Chennai.

Mar 2006:

Akila can sit up now. She is posing for this picture with her favourite rattles.
Akila loves wearing jewels and bangles.

Akila has also started crawling this month and this picture is taken at the play area available in the food court of "The Forum" mall (Bangalore).

Feb 2006:

Akila is ready for an outing. She is on her play mat now...

Akila and her big brother again..