What is special about these photos, other than the fact that the kids are all charmingly dressed up? I’ve known each and every kid here from Grade 1 or earlier, except the last one, whom I met on my walk. And that gives me my favorite smiles! I can go back in time and recall them, as tiny tots, enthusiastically skipping into the school gate. Gradually, they’d walk leisurely, chatting with their class mates. Initially they’d come running and hug me, talk to me, give me advice (like wearing a helmet is bad for my hair. Yes, really!) Now, they pass me by, wish me sedately and move on. Some of the girls still borrow a comb or a pin. Everyone has a happy grin for me, though! Happiness personified.
And if you’d like to see the photo in its original size, just click to open in a new window and enjoy.
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| fancy dress competition – waiting their turn to appear on stage |
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| merry christmas! Vidur is one of the three kings bearing gifts for baby Jesus, home made crown and all |
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| One of the christmas angels. She’s a young lady now. |
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| dressed for a play on School Annual day celebrations. Do not miss his finger ring and beard . As if! |
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Annual day participants – dressed to dance
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| She obligingly posed for me. 🙂 |
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Dressed for a play – a la Mind Your Language. It was fantastic!
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| Pretty girl, isn’t she? All dressed up for the festival |
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| Glorious! Check the jewelry, the hair decoration and all |
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| This guy just assumed I had my camera out to photograph him! I love his smile! |
And now, let’s be off to Unknown Mami’s blog from where we can travel the world together!
Cheers!
Vidya
26 comments
It was nice to see in all those different colors and makeups.. LOL. The little guy gave you such a beautiful smile. Kids make this world so beautiful..
True, Farida – kids definitely make life worth living! Thank you for visiting! 🙂
lovely pictures!
Thank you, Heather!
Vidya,
such lovely photos!
The girls are so gorgeous.
And I love the little cutie on the last photo w/ the big GRIN.
Happy Sunday, Sweets.xx
🙂 Thank you, Kim! I find such joy in photographing kids. They’re really the best models! And yes, loved the little guy in the last pic! Hugs!
Beautiful costumes and “children” all.
Why are the young ladies in the first photo all sporting moustaches?
Thank you, Keetha! They are dressed to play the part of certain male characters – we have an amazing folkdance style here in the state we live in. It is called “Yaksha Gaana”. The performers are quite breathtaking and so energetic!
The costumes are so beautiful. Such vibrant and rich colors.
Thank you, Tara! I really look forward to these special occasions in school. Oh, only three more years left 😀
Such beautiful costumes and even more beautiful children. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Sunday.
🙂
Traci
Thank you Traci! 🙂 Have a great week ahead!
Beautiful children! Love the costumes! I should post some of my beautiful 4-5 year olds, if their parents don’t object.
Hi Betsy! 4-5 years is such a wonderful time with children! I love spending time with children in general and am grateful to have so many little “friends” at Vidur’s school who enjoy letting me photograph them. Grateful to the parents also! I’d love to see photos of your 4-5 year olds!
The fake mustaches and beards are killing me. I want in. Have I told you about the time when I dressed up as a dude for Halloween. I wore a mustache and Shawn refused to kiss me.
I love love LOVe how intricate the details are on the dresses. And the colours are so vibrant. Love.
🙂 We still have that big fake beard Vidur is wearing in the photo (dude with the orange kurta) – quite bulky it was! These kids love wearing false stuff! So do I. I’d love to see a pic of you as the Halloween dude, Kimberly! And what you mean Shawn refused to kiss you? Why didn’t ya just take it off? 😀
Thanks for coming by! When we meet, we shall both wear beards!
Oh I love looking through the window to your world Vidya!! So precious.
The children are beautiful, and so are the costumes!
Thank you for sharing!
IN Harmony,
Jen ♫
Thank you, dear Jen! Children are true bliss!
This posting reminds you of one’s past too. Last week , I had been to the Annual Day of my son , who is studying in UKG at SSRVM in Thrissur. Posted some photos on Fb last week.
After a few years, these memories will be great reminders.
Oh these memories are precious, Kinday’s Resorts! I find that looking at these pictures from time to time is a great way to stay in a good mood and put smiles on my face! Thank you for stopping by!
Captivating, as usual! LOVE LOVE LOVE the children’s pictures. You capture the sunshine in each one. You are amazing, my friend. Thanks for this beautiful journey.
Terri
XOXOs
Thank you, Terri dearest! 🙂 I love that you’re taking a break from your break to comment! These kids are amazing! Hugs to you!
Once again, I love how you turn the everyday things into something beautiful and special. These are the most adorable children! And, being in America, it shows how similar we all are.
Thank you so much for sharing more of your life with us Vidya!
Dear Paige, Thanks for coming by! Sundays In My City is something I really enjoy doing. I often skipped posting on Sundays, but ever since I linked up with Unknown Mami, a wonderful blogger, it has become something for me to look forward to.
Yes, everyday things often bring the most pleasure with the associated memories that bring instant smiles!
Thanks for visiting!
I love this! Seeing people grow and develop and even if in a small way feeling like a part of their life.
Truly, Unknown Mami! And all thanks to you that I have the privilege of sharing this!