This past weekend, we celebrated our cousins' (not actual cousins, but I can't follow the Indian lineage, so I call everyone a cousin) baby shower. She is so sweet and I am so lucky to have her and all the other "cousins" in my life! They help me get through these large Indian events, where I have no idea what to do, what's going on, what anyone is talking about, or how to dress myself. It's embarrassing really. I do know how to say "pani" which means water. Since that's all I drink, it's one of the only words I can say. It makes me feel useful to go around to the older women who don't speak English and say "pani?" Then they smile at me like I'm five years old and say stuff to each other in gujarati which I take as personal affirmation for my efforts. Story of my life.
Despite my own shortcomings, it was a really fun afternoon. It started with a blessing...followed by games...ended by lunch and cake.
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| This is the mother-to-be and her husband. They are cutting the cake I was in charge of getting which, not to pat myself on the back too much, was kind of a big hit. |
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| This is the fruit carriage my bhabi made. It was awesome. I later spilled massive amounts of watermelon juice on the kitchen floor during clean up. |
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| There are all the cousins and my sister-in-law. They are an awesome group of girls and I love when we get to hang out! |
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And last but not least, look at this baby! This is my nephew and sister-in-law. I heart this kid (and sister-in-law) mucho! Notice how I am now wearing my scarf European-style. I changed up the scarf all afternoon...
We are all looking forward to welcoming the newest member of the family in July!
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