Phrase of the day: Que, estas en un teatro?... What, you're in a play?
Yeah, something like that. I went back to the States for my aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary! It was great. Not only because they have been married for 50 years, but also what my cousins threw together for the celebration: a crucial gathering with family and friends from all over the world, catered and all.
But first, the planning. For weeks and weeks Yves Dada had been writing a script for a skit that we were all going to put on as entertainment for the celebration, Jitu dada coreographed a dance while in India, Basma didi dealt with the caterers and made a crucial menu, and everyone got together through skype and by phone to discuss logistics.
When I arrived in the States, yard work! Rajib and I mowed/edged the lawn, trimmed the bushes/shrubs/vines, fixed the stepping stones in the backyard, and put down mulch! (Imagine, people actually hire companies to do this?).
The cousins that were in town met a couple of times to rehearse the skit and the dance. As usual, I made sure not to show off my dancing skills... or lack there of.
We also learned the Hokie-Coakie from Vernoica didi and the girls, which I could thankfully handle.
The day of the tea party was perfect. The weather outside was sunny and clear, like a perfect Spring day. The caterers did what they do and made the house look classy. The food was great, or at least I hear. I didn't eat anything really until everything was over.
As usual, I was overshaddowed by the numerous babies that were over.
Just kidding. Well I'm not, but I'm always glad for that!
And the skit went pretty much perfectly. It was set up outside on the downstairs deck.
Big Uncle and Big Auntie of course had prime seating.
And my mom of course had to try and contain her laughter; the skit was just too good.
The skit was a journey through their 50+ years together. From when they first met in England... to trips to India... to times in Italy...
To Twister in the great state of Virginia!
Always good times.
After the play there was a toast and dessert; a fancy version of an ice cream cake! Winner!
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