As most of you have heard, over half the family got together for a reunion weekend in Bakersfield to warm up my parents' new house from November 7th to the 9th while Deep and I were visiting. We had such a great time seeing everyone and I think everyone enjoyed hanging out just for the sake of it, without a wedding going on or some other big function. It was relaxing and everyone had a great time just catching up!On Friday evening, everyone started arriving at our house, where we had an excitin
g menu of kachri bateta! As you can imagine, we were loud as usual and there were many laughs to be had including the imaginary baby shower that Usha Aunty is planning for us in May (no, I'm not pregnant!) and Reema and Poonum in the hot seat about getting married before they go out of date :) Saturday morning we were off to Rashmi Kaka and Bharati Kaki's house for brunch, featuring khichi, thepla and a variety of other Indian favourites! In the afternoon, we all split up and did different things -- one group of Dads took all the little ones to see Madagascar 2, all the chica cousins went shoppping, the teenage boys all headed to the driving range and the last group got busy at our house cooking and preparing for the evening festivities.
g menu of kachri bateta! As you can imagine, we were loud as usual and there were many laughs to be had including the imaginary baby shower that Usha Aunty is planning for us in May (no, I'm not pregnant!) and Reema and Poonum in the hot seat about getting married before they go out of date :) Saturday morning we were off to Rashmi Kaka and Bharati Kaki's house for brunch, featuring khichi, thepla and a variety of other Indian favourites! In the afternoon, we all split up and did different things -- one group of Dads took all the little ones to see Madagascar 2, all the chica cousins went shoppping, the teenage boys all headed to the driving range and the last group got busy at our house cooking and preparing for the evening festivities.
Saturday evening started with some delicious paneer samosa starters that Usha Aunty's friend made followed by a traditional Punjabi meal that I made including Saag Paneer, Bengan Bharta, Daal Makhani, two types of Raita, kachumber, green salad and more! Dessert featured Usha Aunty's yummy chocoloate pista specials and Priti's lovely halwa. I know what you're thinking -- why am I going on about food? Because that's what we all love! :) The night was filled with more laughter, as you can imagine, with Hansa Baa and Usha Baa joining in the company of the other two Baa's, everyone making fun of Reema's boyfriend Anil (who is sindhi) for being more Gujju than all the Gujjus 
there, the entire gang enjoying antakshri and back to the other favourite subject of the weekend -- Reema, Raagi and Poonum's pending weddings! Sunday morning we were off to Usha Aunty and Ashok Uncle's place for a delicious brunch featuring everything you can imagine from utthappam to fresh baked bagels to cereals to a variety of fresh fruit and more! The weekend sadly concluded on Sunday afternoon as everyone started to head home in different directions.
I think everyone had a fantastic weekend and we're looking forward to the next family reunion!
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