October 21
Diwali (“Festival of Lights”) is a major Hindu celebration symbolizing the victory of good over evil and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October or November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India.
This year is an extra special Diwali. Why? Because its my very first Diwali. Te he he. So on behalf of Mr. Microsoft Mouse and myself: Happy Diwali Everyone! – Kiran
I am still sooooooooo excited about being able to stand all by myself. Do you know what this means? Phase 1 of Mission ‘Liberacion Legs’ is in full swing! Rapido legs! Rapido! – Kiran
TA-DAAAAH! I think the experts call this a developmental milestone: I can pull myself up to a standing position unassisted. Nice work legs! – Kiran 
The settings on the amplifier are all messed up? Huh…that’s weird. Nope, not me Mom. Have you questioned the cats? – Kiran
Aaaaaah! Don’t take my picture yet! Mom! Hurry! Powder my nose! – Kiran 
I miss you already Daddy. Come home soon! – Kiran
“Well, hell-ooh ladies…” – Kiran
Tomorrow, Dad leaves for Baltimore and St. Louis for two weeks. And missing out on all the Diwali (that’s Indian Christmas to you) festivities. So that Dad doesn’t feel left out, here we are doing a pre-Diwali puja just for Dad. (‘See Dad, we got your back.’) – Kiran 
For a good time call 1-800-GRANDMA. – Kiran 
Rrrrr…Joaquin!…JOAQUIN! You know I’m doing runway next season for Karl! How could you stock craft services with Krispy Kreme donuts for this morning’s shoot? I mean, you could have at least pureed half a sprinkly one for me. – Kiran
Here we are at Red Robins having lunch with Aunt Colleen (Hi Auntie Colleen!) and Aunt Meghan (Hi Auntie Meghan!). What did we talk about? Mostly me. Te he he. – Kiran