Introducing Shreya & Sahana Sheth...

We were in London to celebrate Shreya's birthday this year and packed a lot into the day. The morning started with cards and presents and we then made our way to watch a production of The Gruffalo's Child. A visit with grandpa followed by dinner at a chinese restaurant and home for cake. It was a pretty memorable day. Happy Birthday to this gorgeous girl who continues to brighten our lives every day. Birthday cuddles with her sister Girls at the play A visit with grandpa dinner at Royal China And cake to end the day

We made the most of our time in London. Xmas seems more of a big deal in London now than when I lived there which made it even more exciting for the girls. So great to be back in this wonderful albeit expensive city! Waiting for the bus Enjoying the Xmas spirit at St Christophers Place Rides at winter wonderland in Hyde Park By the Serpentine Being silly on the tube Pub lunch in Belsize Park Pizza express - a favourite Great afternoon with new friends Ahaana and Anantaa including making of their own video And before long it was time to return home Settling in for the long journey home

On arrival in London, after a quick stop at my parents place, we made our way to Centerparks for our annual visit. The girls made the most of the swimming pool and other activities while getting over their jet lag. Sahana heads straight for the piano Xmas lights in the park Outside our cottage Daily strolls through the park Shreya excited to hear that my mum was going to join us And a visit from Aunty Aarti too

The girls were incredibly excited to be flying to London for the Xmas holidays. Nehal was a little anxious about a 10 hours flight alone with them. Thankfully they arrived at Heathrow safe and sound, still all talking to each other! At SFO Arrival at Heathrow

One of the current favourite games is to play restaurant. Recently the girls were lucky to have Nehal's mum be the special diner.

Soon after we were back at the school for Shreya's winter program. I had gone in earlier to help the girls in her class get dressed and paint some red noses on the reindeer. The excitement was palpable and the kids did such a great job enjoying every minute on the stage. The full cast

Our tree is up, decorated almost entirely by the girls..let the X'mas festivities begin.

We were in Sahana's class today for her winter program. As usual nothing that warms the heart of a parent more than seeing 20 odd 3-4 year olds dressed as penguins enthusiastically 'singing' their songs. The program excited audience Sahana ready to perform