When Darla tagged me for the Eight Photos of Happiness bloghop, I was delighted. I love photos. Every photo I click feels like a story, a precious package of memories that transport me to that moment in time. And of course, a total de-stresser!
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Thank you, Darla!
Now, if there’s one thing that absolutely challenges me, it is choosing photos. Considering I am constantly clicking them and am a chronic shutterbug, my biggest dilemma is picking a few of my favorites. Luckily, this time I have a theme – my favorite theme – happiness. So let me try and do my best here.
Predictably, these are photos of my family. I just pulled out my favorite album and chose random photos. Because I love them all.
- I can never get over his expression in this photo. 9 months old and a pure bundle of joy and happiness!
2. His smile just made us all super-happy. Us including neighbors, who complained about his….not crying.
3. He would bring me back a gift every day after his walk outside or upstairs with his Grandmother. Often it was a sheaf of leaves. I got a tshirt with a lion on it and he assumed it was for him. The size didn’t bother him at all. He also felt most comfortable in my house slippers.
4. We enjoyed dressing him up so much as different mythological characters. I’ve lost count of the number of fancy dress competitions he’s won in this avatar of the Mother Goddess.
5. Pure happiness. Seeing them together, usually laughing loudly, sometimes arguing, rarely quiet, always made me feel blessed beyond measure.
6. This photo just makes me happy. My Mom looks beautiful as always, with her lovely smile. I love that Vidur chose to carry the bigger bag!
7. This is a favorite photo. Sury is busy explaining something to Vidur. who is absolutely focused on his icecream, oblivious to everything else. He had more important things to attend to, such as eating the ice cream before it melted.
8. Just love this pic. It was a morning of laughter before we set off to see the Taj Mahal for the first time.
Okay, you didn’t think I’d actually stop at eight, did you? No way!
9. I love walking together on the terrace every evening enjoying nature. I love how Vidur and Sury walk together busy discussing stuff. I miss it so much now when I walk alone.
10. At the airport after a happy trip to see my best friend. Couldn’t get over the size of that furry friend!
11. Blowing bubbles. Who grows out of that? I had the most happy hour watching him enjoy himself, as I’ve done countless times.
12. Another happy moment. A rare photo where the three of us are together. We had no idea when our next vacation would be, or what the next two months would bring. Little did we know that Vidur would be back in that town and make it his home for the next 5 years.
13. Happiness is…meeting The Dalai Lama. Great moment. A dream come true.
Can’t control happiness, right?
16 comments
I will I will. You give me great tags. So much of our happiness stems from home and family, isn’t it? And from such simple things as watching your loved ones walking together. Sweet. Loved your pictures.
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Hugs, Tulika! So happy you will! I realized I could pick up any random photos and would still feel happy – but right now you know I am in a mushy place – and I just couldn’t help myself. I mean, I’d look at these any day 😉 Heheh. I am watching out for your post!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Happiness is the Way #DrWayneDyer #Quotes
Really lovely to see all those pictures of Vidur. He is such a cute bundle, isn’t he?! That Dalai Lama picture makes me smile, all the time I see it. I love how the happiness comes through in your pictures, Vidya. Beautiful post.
Shailaja recently posted…Blogiversary- 8 years as a Mom Blogger
Thank you dearest Shailaja! Nothing like our babies to make the sun shine fiercely, no? 🙂
Vidya Sury recently posted…Eat. Pray. Love.
Lovely pics.. great memories. I too love photos a lot, just seeing my old albums will give me new energy and definitely brings a smile on my face.
Mahathi Ramya recently posted…Love, as projected in movies
🙂 Thank you Mahathi! Then please – consider yourself tagged for the 8 photos of Happiness challenge! Let me know when you post!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Healing Mind, Body and Soul with Ayurveda Panchakarma
Such a fun way to relive old memories Vidya… Your descriptions of the pictures made it even better!
anks recently posted…Five Years – #ThrowbackThursday
Thank you Ankita! Do you feel inspired to take up the challenge? Consider yourself tagged!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Back To School
Such a happy family! 🙂 Love your photos, Vidya.
Debbie D. recently posted…#8PhotosofHappiness for #MondayMusings
Thank you dear Debbie! I remember seeing your post on this and loved it too!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Happiness is Homemade
You are too kind. And your photos brought such tremendous joy to my day! Thank you. I look forward to reading/seeing the joy spread. Best wishes.
Darla M Sands recently posted…Dancin’ the Night Away
Thanks so much for the treat, Darla! I thoroughly enjoyed wallowing in the happiness!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Food Tales That Never Fade
Oh thank you Vidya! This is really sweet and I will take on the challenge and combine it with my gratitude post since I missed the last 2 months. I love that family is at the heart of all your pictures as well as love. I am certain you are missing your son right now.
I am, Birgit and I look forward to hearing his voice every day! This photo challenge was just the excuse I needed to spend hours looking at photos! I am looking forward to your post!
Vidya Sury recently posted…Back To School
I took this opportunity to pick up 8 photos and also write a few lines, thanks vidya once again, you have motivated me to do a post.
I seriously suspect that it is because you are Awesome and a Champ, Angela. Coming over to your place now! Thank you so much for honoring me by taking up this tag!
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