2013- year passed by

2013 - year passed by..... So far so good. Just can't believe that it went by so fast. It was like yesterday , when Aaryana was 6 months old, and Ananyaa was 5 and we were celebrating 2013 with friends at home. This year went super fast and its feels great to witness while entering in brand new year  2014. Looking fwd to 2014 with lots of hope.

Happy New Year 2014

Always 

Anu

Surprise visit of Ritesh at Madhi Home - India

Surprise visit of Ritesh at Madhi Home - India for Shivang's wedding. All lies, all excuse, all emotional blackmail.......everything was worth it after I saw these pictures, when he reached madhi home. Though I didn't get to see reaction on Pranav's face when he first reached Bardoli - Home Sweet Home :)

Always

Anu Shah

Congrats to Newly Wedded Couple - Mr & Mrs. Shivang Parikh.

Their Wedding is over and finally they are Mr. & Mrs. Congrats to Happy Couple on their Wedding Day. Everyone  in family enjoyed their wedding in person and we, Me, Rima and Ronakbhai and I guess Shivang's mama (Hiteshmama) enjoyed their wedding on cell ph at What's app...looking at every updates.

I was feeling great to see Rit's to be there to celebrate Shivang's Wedding with all of them. Before I was sad, as I can't make it to attained his wedding. It's true we can't get everything we want. things do go other way around, and we need to make best with whatever we can and that's what we did. I guess same feelings apply for Ronak side too, he is in US with H1 visa and he didn't got off for his brother wedding, which was sad part, but Shree was there to make it best on his behalf. It was not me, but my better half enjoyed Shivang's wedding.....Feeling Happy :)   

Wedding come and go, but the memories remain forever. May the memories of joy, happiness, hope and love, you share today with all will ever remain fresh till eternity.Once again Congratulations and Best Wishes for just married, newly wedded, happy couple, Shivang and Payal :). Payal welcome to Family. Have a Happy Life a Head.

Lots of Love

Anu Shah 

Winter Wonderland

Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings

 Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings

Wedding - A Celebration of Love, Food and many Emotions

A marriage is a once in a lifetime ceremony in which not only vows, but also two families are shared between a man a woman tying knot. And if marriages are made in heaven, then wedding rituals are celebrated and followed on Earth by family members, with Mehndi, Haldi, Sangeet, Sanji geet, and arrival of Barat, Jaimala and Mangal Phera and Saptapadi and Vidai, Reception. It says, that an Indian wedding is a perfect blend of traditions.The unbound love and the flow of emotions of all the family members have to be seen to be believed it. Wedding is all about Happiness, Music, Dancing and Enjoyment.

People of Gujarat (India) love good food, sweets and colours in their life. Specially ladies use to have colourful clothes and beautiful jewellery. Ahhh why am I writing this....yes as I am going to miss one more wedding in my family, or may be I am missing all the fun to be there with all of them. It's Rit's cousin bro Shivang's Wedding in India by end of this year. I know I am miles away (saat samander par), but like I see all preparation for wedding almost everyday on Whatsapp on cell ph. and I wish I could be part of this wedding too. But it's hard for me to be there. It's ok, we won't get everything everytime, but I am happy that atleast my better half is attending this wedding. He is so excited for his trip to India, specially for wedding, and for that he is gonna give surprise to all of them. No one know's about it so far. I know everyone will be happy to see him, specially Dada. For keeping his surprise secret, I only know, how many times I lie to how many people. at the end I was not having no excuses to show off, why me or him, or kids are not attending this wedding...too bad Rits.(all for u). 

His flight tickets were booked by end of June, may be he is the first one to make his flight reservation, but he kept secret, as he want to Surprise them all and I hope he success to do so. Shivang's and Rit's is flying on same date Dec17, 2013. Shivubhai from New Jersey and Rit's from Toronto and their change flight is at London and I guess they are gonna meet over London Heathrow Airport Lounge only. I am excited about this part and looking fwd for his journey to India on Dec 17th ,2013. May be he might see them all at Mumbai Airport....Excitement is on High note.... Ananyaa already started missing daddy, before he is gone....before daddy leave, she is asking, when will he be back, and I said in New Year. Now I am praying that she won't ask daddy on 1st Jan 2014....lolz. Have a safe and fun filled Trip Rit's. We all will Miss u....

All and all, I am gonna miss one more wedding in Family. I am little sad on that note, but Happy for Bride and Groom as they are starting their new life full of excitement, a roller coaster ride. And my sincere Best Wishes for them. Payal welcome to Parikh's Family very soon, where you will get only happiness with love and affection. 

Always and Always,

Anu

PS:- Pics from India - Surprise visit of Ritesh at Madhi Home - India

Marking Happy #12 Wedding Anniversary of Ours

 Marking on 11-12-13. Marriage sure is not an easy path. We met, we Loved, we fought and we made up. Dear Husband, I have to say, you are not perfect and so am I. But Love is still going Strong and Fight still going on marking Happy#12 Wedding Anniversary of ours..with Lots of Love 

Marriage is not always easy. In 10 + 2 years, we have learned that, we have made compromises, we had many promise and we broke them most of the time. We have seen dark days and bright days together. But we have also recommitted to loving each other for the sake of ourselves as much as for our daughters... I love this man with all of my heart. Happy 12th Wedding Anniversary dear Husband. :)

Always Yours

Anu

Thanksgiving Weekend...

I did wanted to write about it last weekend only, but didn't get time on it. We always wanted to visit chirag, Rits cousin bro in Cleveland Ohio since so long. Before also we planned our trip and then canceled it as Rit's didn't got day off and was busy. But this thanksgiving we have made it. It was kind of small family reunion for all of us. Rits other 2 cousin bro Ronak & Shivang join us too. they traveled from New Jersey and us from Canada. 3 days were pretty fast to go by. We left with argument from home only as I didn't want to travel with 2 kids. but Rits was not ready to leave any one of them behind, and it was win win situation for him to take them with us.

We reached there on Thursday, and it was long journey for kids. they were tired and so am I, as I didn't get the sleep night before. Rit's and his Cousins went to have a sneak peek on Black Friday deals. By the time they came, we were all in our dreamland. Nita woke up early as she was having Bus at 9.00 am to Cincinnati. and we planed our day, as everyone want to go for shopping, so we all went to Mall in Cleveland, Ohio. It was hectic day...and I tell you there is no shopping with kids. Aaryana was very tired, as her sleep was disturbed and was giving hard time, that was the reason I don't want to take her. Ananyaa got bored easily. Still to entertain them, we make her do Jumping jack in mall and had christmas train ride. which was quite exciting.

We all end up day with having Dinner at Indian restaurant named Tadka. Food was Good and tasty. We all enjoyed it. Next day was time to leave back. I was having some if's and but for not check for shopping for certain stuff, but i guess it's ok. Women never get satisfied with shopping. :). We packs our bag and make things ready to leave the Hotel.

It was nice get together for all of us before Shivang's wedding. It was nice meeting to chirag after such a long time, same for Ronakbhai as well. Best wishes for him to start his future in USA. Best wishes for Chirag and Best Wishes for Shivubhai for Wedding...which I am gonna miss again.

On way, went to check for Duty free shop, and as usual, I got mad to buy some watch. And Rits some Whisky for his friends. He don't drink, but like to make other happy serving one :) And finally stuck at the Canada Border for 1 hour. It was very busy due to thanksgiving weekend in USA.

And that weekend left with Happiness in Mind...It was refreshing weekend....I guess for all of us :)

Anu Shah

1st SnOw of the Season...2013

Ya...we already got first snow of the Season last night. Driving was pretty bad. When I left from work at 11.30 pm I feel like I have white carpet in front of me to drive around. Winter is a head and that was 1st sign given by Mother's nature yesterday. :)

Looking forward for Winter Wonderland in Canada, which will be just Snow, Snow and Snow.... 

Anu Shah

Randon Thought

random thought in Mind...to Fly High in Sky

It's my Sweetheart 6th B'day...

You are Warm like the Sun, Bright like the Stars, Cool like a Breeze, Sweet as Honey and Cute as Bunny. Happy 6th Birthday to a beloved Daughter Ananyaa...We all Love You So Much....


Yours Loving Mommy...

Happy Diwali

Happy Dhanteras....

Happy Laxmi puja...Happy Dhanteras....

Anu Shah

Happy Halloween

NavRaTri

Navratri, 'Nav’ means‘nine’ and ‘ratri’ is made up of ‘ra’ which also means ‘night’and ‘tri’ meaning the three aspects of our life – body, mind and soul. There are three types of botherations or problems that may affect a person – physical, mental and spiritual. So lets pray for Happiness and trouble free life. Happy NavRaTri to all of you.

Navratri - one of my favourite festival. Went for Garba yesterday and last weekend too and it was lot of fun. Friends, Fun, Food, Music, Masti, Garba....what else one need. Missed old golden days where we used to play garba in group, did remembered lot of people. Hope they are doing great.

Its too Bad to know about cyclonic storm Phailin with Heavy wind and Heavy rain fall  hit in Orissa, India. Hope People are all safe and evacuated to safe place. No one can fight against Mother Nature.

A=Ambe B=Bhawani C=Chamunda D=Durga E=Ekrupi F=Farsadharni G=Gayatri H=Hinglaj . I=Indrani J=Jagdamba K=Kali , L=Laxmi , M=Mahamaya , N=Narayni , O=Omkarni , P=Padma, Q=Qatyayani , R=Ratnapriya, S=Shitla ,T=Tripursundari , U=Uma, V=Vaishnavi , W=Warahi , Y=Yati, Z =Zyana ABCD padhte jao....JAI MATA DI kahte jao....Happy Navratri  (ps : got this on SMS...would like to note down,)

Anu Shah

Happy Janmastmi....Happpy B'day to Kaahna...

Happy 1st B'day to my Baby - Aaryana

Pink Lips, Bright Eyes, Lovely Smile & Beautiful Hair, you already look like a doll! My pretty one, you are going to grow up into a Star. Happy 1st Birthday to Big Sis, Ananyaa's Sugar Cube, Grandma's Cutie Pie, Daddy's Sweetheart and Mumma's Little Cupcake -Aaryana...We Love you Soooooo Muuuch... 

Lots of Love

Mommy..

Happy 60th B'day to Dear Mom....

Happy 60th B'day to Dear Mom...

We all Love you Very Much....

Lots of Love....Best Wishes....

Anu, Ananyaa And Aaryana n Ritesh.

Happy Mommy Day ....

Million, Billion, Zillion cheers to Motherhood...Happy Mommy Day....:)

Big Day for Ananyaa and for us as Proud Parents....

Big Day for Ananyaa and for us as Proud Parents....She got the award today for her Kindness and Caring nature towards other in her Class Room. I wish you Good Luck for your coming year. Praying god to give her more strength to love and be Kind to people around her. I know she is very beautiful girl with sensitive nature and soft by heart. God please keep her as she is and give me patients to understand her and to support her in whatever she do.

 

My Happy Girl running towards us to show her certificate :)

Daddy and Mommy love you so much Sweetheart...You are our Proud.

He Control Me...and I control her :(

He Control Me...and I control her :(

He Shouts on me and I on her :(

Life is very stressful these days...

Anu Shah

Winter Breeze...

It was Nasty Weather, Southern Ontario got hit with major Snow Storm. It's Snowing from Last Night and it's Still Snowing. Roads are not good for Driving, better to stay warm in. Most of the Road in Ontario are Closed. It's almost 8. 00 P.M and people are still stuck in Traffic. For me Ritesh and my Mom is back to Home, Neighbors and Friends are back from work. Hope everyone reach Home Safely. 

It was one of terrific day Toady.

Anu Shah