Introducing Shreya & Sahana Sheth...

We spent the afternoon making/decorating a gingerbread house (great kit from Trader Joes). Shreya and Nehal baking Sani found better ways to spend her time The finished product

We celebrated Shreya's official birthday with a visit to Hop and play (playspace for kids which both girls love to visit), followed by cake (which neither girl eats!) and a few more gifts (December is one expensive month) Sani still not sure what to make of all the gift giving/opening

After the adult gift opening, it was time for the kids to get in on the act. Shreya and Arjun opened the gifts at a feverish pace while Sani and Aiden watched with bemusement. Sani and Aiden finding some peace and quiet in the kitchen As you can see we went a little overboard with the gifts... While Shreya and Arjun opened, Sani and Aiden Claus watched on

We hosted x'mas at our place for the first time and had a packed house - 15 adults and 4 kids. There were ofcourse the X'mas staples - non stop food and drink and presents. For the adults we decided to play Secret Santa, where one person buys a gift anonymously for someone else in the group. On Nehal's insistence we had increased the budget for the gift and I have to admit that no-one went home disappointed! Shreya and Arjun leaving a note for Santa  Once the kids went to bed, the gift games began. Nehal is clearly thrilled with his gift - Kevin, Nishi, Mili and my dad watching on Kamlesh uncle and Kevin Nilaxi aunty, Malka aunty, Mohan uncle and my mum Another happy recipient - my dad Ashish, Samir and Manish

Shreya's class had their winter program today and it was a treat to see the kids perform songs in front of a packed crowd. London's West End/Broadway here we come... Anders, Mateen and Shreya Mateen and Shreya