It's always such a blessing to be invited by Jameel to his family parties. His daughter's little girl Reema turned one and we were invited to join her little birthday party. I took family photos for them, which I love that they asked. Most Muslims do not like having photos taken, particularly of the women. But I love that Jameel was the one to ask. Johnson, Lathika and Stephanie along with our family were the only friends there and together we celebrated with Jameel's extended family.
They're custom in celebrating a first birthday, tends to make the kids cry. It involves these sparklers which put fire sparks out everywhere (including on the kid). Next they crumble food on top of the baby's head and the cousins all force feed her, whether she's crying or not. Then they pop a balloon over her head, which is very loud and confetti falls all over her. Needless to say, she's a crying mess and wants nothing to do with her cake by that time. Funny system!
Jameel with his grand baby
Practicing my tamil with some of Jameel's family
Jameel and all his girls!
Our family with the birthday girl
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