Happy Birthday Veebha

Yes. Veebha is 25 today. Solihull News(a local news paper circulated on a weekly basis in the place we live) has covered her birthday on their home page...WOW.Really nice isin't.

WISH U A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY VEEBHA.

Is this correct?

Pic Source : ibnlive.com

This happens after the 60th Republic Day.

News: Former President R.Venkatraman Dies

It is very sad to see how our media is responding and prioritising the news. This screen shot was taken from the news site immediately after they published the news. Our Former President R.Venkatraman dies at the age of 98 is not given priority(shown to your right without photograph) and the issue related to the award not given by the President is in the top(with photograph).

The same website was giving minute by minute update of the swearing in ceremony of the American President. I just took picture from one of the website and to my surprise most of the top news websites were in the same category. I think this should change.

Hope you guys agree with me...

Vedhika has turned 3!

It’s true!!!

Vedhika has turned THREE yesterday (08-Dec-2008). The days are running. As we had in the past two years this year also we had a great grand birthday party in Solihull Golf Centre on 6th of Dec 2008 (Vedhika’s Star Birthday). Almost everyone attended the party whom we have invited except a few due to unavoidable circumstances.

The hall was ready at 6.00pm decorated by Ramesh and Raj with the help of Subbu. This time we decided to go with the butterfly themed party. So right from the door curtain to the backdrop banner for cake cutting Veebha took time and managed to buy everything with butterfly on it. The food arrived almost at the same time (served by Jimmy Spices restaurant). I will explain about the menu later with some photographs.

Veebha gorgeously dressed in her saree and Vedhika in her beautiful birthday frock have reached the party hall at 6.30pm with Nelapatla family (Murali, Radhika and Shreya). Siva, Lavanya and Trisa were already with me to receive them. I took a quick break to get myself dressed with my new pyjama and kurti (Veebha said it suited me well). The added advantage to the hall is the audio and speaker system. We have managed to play some Tamil songs in the background. Lavanya and Siva managed to bring some cds to play on last minute request.

People started coming in at around 7.00pm. Yes I would definitely want to list everyone who have come and graced the occasion and in no particular order.

Madhu, Siva, Lavanya, Ramesh, Jayashree, Jayashree’s Mom and Dad, Sibi, Sangeetha, Radhika, Murali, Ashok, Preethi, Ashok’s Mom and Dad, Giri, Raj, Bhavani Prasad, Chandra Sekhar, Srinivas Tati, Madhavan, Viji, Prabhakar, Pradha, Rukmani, Guru, Manju, Subbu and Yogi.

On the kids front
Trisa, Prahalad, Aravind, Sahas, Nithilan, Guru’s Son, Shreya, Vishal and Nitin Aarya.

Vedhika was excited for the cake cut and the three butterfly shaped candles on the pineapple flavoured cake were blown out by Vedhika at around 7.45pm. We were able to feel that Vedhika was enjoying the party when every one sung Happy Birthday song. When the guests were enjoying their piece of cake with chips, myself and Veebha managed to take snaps with everyone except some who attended the party.

There should be some dance performance when Veebha and Lavanya are in a party. They managed to gather everyone (mostly ladies) in the middle for some good dance. As a couple Subbu and Yogi gave their special performance to add some extra fun. Everyone had a gala time.

We managed to start the dinner at around 8.15pm. Here comes the menu

Onion Pakora , Dahi Balle, Cucumber and Carrot Salad, Nan, Dal Makhani, Aalo Gobi, Vegetable Biriyani, Chocolate Brownie, Carrot Halwa and Vanilla Ice-Cream.

The birthday girl Vedhika was enjoying the whole evening with ice-cream and was busy opening all her birthday gifts on the spot.

We would like to thank each and everyone who made us remember the day. The fun filled evening came to an end at around 10.30pm.

I know the 4th Birthday Party of Vedhika is just 364 days away…….

Veebha's Golu 2008

It is really tough to achieve something in a place where you have very less amount of resource. Yes...One of those tough tasks in UK is to get good traditional dolls (gollu bommai) for Navartri (Dussera).

But Veebha has wisely managed to get these dolls from India to have a nice traditional Navaratri from last year (2007). This year it is really great and well organized. Hope the snap will explain the traditionalism of the Golu in our house. Veebha has made us proud by organizing such a special Navaratri.

Almost everyone visited our house,praising Veebha for such a special effort.

Of course yes… 9 different sundals (dish made out of lentils) for 9 days.

Veebha…Keep Going… Keep Up the Great Work

One special mention here about our little princess Vedhika who helped Veebha a lot to maintain the show going for the entire 9 days without any disturbance. Thanks Vedhika

WOW!! What a final to watch

Nadal Vs Federer, the final of the wimbledon gentleman singles final (6-4 6-4 7-6 7-6 9-7). After two interruptions due to rain the match ended in favor of Nadal. What a tough fight between the No1 seed(Federer) and the No2 seed(Nadal). I was expecting Federer to win the match for 6 in a row. But the macho man did not want to loose the change and finally he took the cup back home to Spain.

Champions Cup Final

After a long time watched a football match yesterday(21-May-2008) between two tough teams ManU and Chelsea . Champions club final held in Moscow. After a tough fight the full time score was 1:1. Extra time did not fetch them any goals and no result. So on the penalty shootout ManU lifted the trophy 6:5. A match to watch.

Our Own Website

Atlast the time has come for a new website for my family. I am working the development of the website which will be launched shortly. Will update the website URL once it is up.

C U Soon...