Yo'sea has joined the ranks of "Laugher"

Navajo Baby Laugh Party Defined:

"As weeks pass, adults wait and listen for the child's first chuckle — a sign of joy that signals his desire to join his earth family and community. In Navajo culture, it is believed that a child assumes the qualities of the person who witnesses, or coaxes, his first giggle. (So it might be wise to keep your less noble relations away!)

To commemorate this event, the laugh witness hosts an A'wee Chi'deedloh ("The Baby Laughed") ceremony. Guests, often bearing gifts, file past the infant with plates full of food. With help from the host, the baby holds out salt crystals for each of them. Placed on the food or tongue, the salt is meant to rejuvenate the good character in each recipient and serve as the first in a lifetime of generous acts by the child.

At the meal's end, either the host or a community or family elder blesses the baby, wishing him a life of generosity and gratitude."

Yo'sea's laugh party was a hit. Even though I was battling a cold, along with Yo'sea. She was blessed with many wonderful traits, from those that were in attendance. Yo'sea and I made a cake to be passed to our guests instead of Salt. We are soo 2009 :)

I hope my lil'one will benefit from the gathering of friends and loved ones, for such an event. I would love for her to grow up to be very generous, and eager to smile. Thanks again, to all those that came. If you have pics, please let me have them. I didn't take very many. For now here are some pics of the cousins and family that were in attendance!

Grandpa Chee and Yo'sea

Cousins Sienna, Mahonri, and Yo'sea

Cousins just 7 days apart.

Yo'sea and her Daddy!