Emerging out of quarantine
Restrictions were slowly eased and while life still isn't back to normal we started to emerge from hibernation and got to enjoy some in person socialization. .
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Sani hits double digits
Our plans for a big bday celebration for hitting double digits were waylaid - thanks Covid. Thankfully, according to the birthday girl, it was the best birthday ever. Dutch baby birthday breakfast Watching the video of bday wishes from family and friends (made by Shreya) .
Quarantine days and nights
Life as we knew it came to a sudden halt in March 2020 with the arrival of Covid-19. Words like social distancing, coronavirus, quarantine, distance learning plans and zoom calls entered our daily vocabulary. All social activities and sports were halted and everyone stayed home adjusting to a new norm. The girls launched into online learning and we worked from home. The roads were empty, shops and restaurants closed, getting basic groceries became an ordeal and supplies of toilet roll, disinfectant wipes and flour were hard to find. The days flew by and while some days seemed longer than others, we'll never forget these unprecedented times, the best of which included our expanded cooking repertoire, nightly family dinners, catching up with long distance friends and family, backyard evenings, weekend/week day movie nights, dance challenges, walking everywhere, riding bikes on the empty SF roads, not travelling for work and enjoying a slower pace of life. The best meals of quarantine...
Nehal's birthday
One of our final get togethers pre-Covid was to celebrate Nehal's birthday along with other March family birthdays. Last hurrah, watching Keane in Oakland before everything got shut down
Winter sports season
We didn't get too much time for the winter sports season. Both girls managed a few tournaments with SF Juniors for volleyball and Sani completed her soccer season (fave sport at moment) before Covid derailed the season. .
Winter outings
Saru Sushi - one of our current faves Salt n straw Cousins Mums group reunion Gaitri's 50th Flour + Water pizzeria Beit Rima Gram Cafe A Mano K1 Speed Spice Jar Jumanji at the cinema