Santa brought Cousins

News Flash: Amaya and Mama have landed in Delhi and are now finally playing in their home with Daddy. Amaya misses Grandpa and Grandma Cornman a lot and yet is happy to be with Grandpa and Grandma Sharma along with many members of the India family and friends team. India is noisy, cool and fast paced and Amaya is already captivating the hearts of everyone who meets her.

It's the Year 2009 and little miss Amaya has raced past the 3 month mark with many a gurgle and squeal. She went to her Bhagwaan Papa's(Godfather's) home in NY for her first new years party and charmed all the guests. Amaya was a true star. She greeted everyone then bowed out for a feed and slept the night through. Happy 2009!

With the new year brings experience to her mom and dad as they are are recognizing the many voices of Amaya. Her cries for food come in short bursts, she looks really sad when she needs a change of diapers and when she is tired and ready for bed well her eyes swell and everyone is jolted awake as she announces it with high pitched squeals and a little crying session. Amaya is still the 'people's baby' and loves snuggling up as Grandma, Papa, dad or mom walk or rock her into sleepyland. Grandma already finds the fast growing little miss a bit heavy to carry for long stretches but is having long, giggly conversations with 'my baby' as she likes to call Amaya.

Amaya is more of a joy with every passing day and is holding her head up for long intervals when she is being held or during tummy time. She is very alert and is already grasping things and bringing them to her mouth for a taste test. She enjoys conversations and will encourage them by gurgling and cooing away even before an adult has a chance to say anything. She still loves music be it classical music Mama plays for her, Hindi classics sung by Dad or the ever golden 'Rock Around the Clock' which Grandpa often sings for her.

The best memory from this Christmas is that Santa brought Kiera and Adam, Uncle Martin, Aunt Megan and Uncle Andrew. Amaya was a bit overwhelmed with all the commotion as she is used to being the number one noise maker. Adam, the Buddha man taught Amaya the art of peaceful negotiations and and she caught Kiera's gift for gab. Amaya is so lucky to have so many people who love her and brought or sent her gifts. She gives love to her family members for the lovely and thoughtful presents.

Amaya hopes everyone spent their time with the people they love. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!