Flashback Friday - Birthday Edition

It's my birthday and I couldn't have been more excited to be another year older, wiser and smarter ;) 
Unlike last year's ( post HERE ), this year's birthday post is more pictorial and a trip down the memory lane. Right from my 1st birthday, to my school and college days, to until a few years ago, I've tried my best to scout whatever pictures possible. I've done close to no editing, coz I really wanted to preserve the essence of the moment these pictures were clicked.  Thanks to my mom for bringing some of these pictures, all the way from India, and thanks to a few special people for suggesting this fun, emotional and hilarious post. 
Note that the number of pictures featured here is same as that of my age today- so happy guessing !!!!
 CIRCA 82
1st Birthday 
When your maternal grandmommy makes you the prettiest lehnga ( maxi skirt-top set ): you grin
Phone addiction at age 2
 The same lehnga, year later 
CIRCA 84
2nd Birthday with my mom and younger sister 
5th Birthday 
This I remember very well, coz when this was shot , I wanted to go take a pee so bad that I couldn't even smile.
2nd Rakhi with my youngest sibling, my only brother. 
School besties 
 The sister trio. Gosh, what a mess I was !!!
Family vacationing in Sikkim
Four sisters....just kidding. Mom and us. 
 Sikkim vacation continued, with my sisters and brother-in-law 
 Fashion faux-paux:  cropped flared jeans and wedges 
Circa 2003
Rakhi 2003 with my mom ( left ) and my maasi ( mom's sister )
When two cousins meet after ages: madness prevails 
Birthday 2005 
Brother's birthday with fam-bam 
With my sweet brother
College freshers party-2005
Cousin's birthday 2005
With the birthday girl, my cousin with the cake 
Pre-wedding fun in Ranchi with my nephew
WEDDING DAY 
My first home visit after my marriage. My sisters and my friend. 
With my soul-mate in DC 
My baby shower- I literally hogged on the samosas. 
My baby shower day evening with my grand daughter 
The night before I delivered, enjoying a family dinner with bhaiya and bhabhi. 
Ribhya's first trip to India, circa 2011
Florida with mom, 2012 
Hubby's moroccan themed bday, 2013
Hope you enjoyed this post..