Amit and Jean's Wedding Shower

(Old News)

Amit and Jean are in love.
Newsflash 

He proposed and she said YES (ofcourse)!

So on April 14, 2012, the family got together for a big 'Wedding Shower'.

Jean's family came over from far and near to be part of the celebration.

On the right is the priest who will marry Amit and Jean

On the left is the priest's wife who was also invited and welcomed warmly.

It was a big gathering of near and dear ones.

Outside the weather raged and thundered, but inside it was warm and cozy.
What are a few tornado warnings and I- 80 closings when two hearts decide to become one.

It was a wonderful time for sisters to get together

For Dad to show off daughters

For dear aunt to surprise the niece

And dear mother to revel in the new found daughter

(and keep an eye on them नज़र न लग जाये) 

Anup looked very happy with his new daughter

and went around, proudly introducing her, to everyone.  I think Ram Bishu approves. 

The two love birds looked happy as can be.

There was plenty of food

Even though some dishes never made it due to bad weather.

The desserts tried to make up for any missing dishes.

Sarbani: "Have you ever had Indian food?"

"Umm. I'm trying it now"

We sat around eating

and eating

and eating

and...(you get the idea!)

"I think I had too many of those mango lassis" 

Everyone wanted a picture with the chief guests.

Suraj and Ravi are Amit's childhood 'hide and seek' partners.

Hey.. where is Jean

Here she is; with new fans.

Indian and Newly Indian beauties - Both American ofcourse.

Old friends spent long times together 

New acquaintances were made 

Sarees were compared

This one won the award 

Jean looked soooo... pretty.  We all lost our hearts to her.

Amit was obviously smitten 

 So was the dad

And the mom

Like I said, "नज़र न लगे जी"

(Evil eye - You stay away)

 This handsome stud is Apu - The brother. He brightened up the gathering.
 "Love your outfit"
Yours too poonam

Speaking of outfits - Look at these two - Roli and Stacey. 

 Everyone was photographed

 And happily posed

 Some more happily than others. Amit - you are their hero.

 It was good time for family

And friends.

 There were many return trips to the food table

 Some re-returns too

But who is counting!!

 Amit presented a rose to his rose

फूल लेकर फूल आय

हम फूल कर यू कहें

फूल तो तुम खुद हो प्यारे

हम फूल का क्या करें

"You are the rose in my eyes.

What do I need roses for!"

That is what Jean said. We think !!!

 They spent plenty of time chasing each other

When they finally sat down for a minute

Big brother cornered them for some Q&A's

  Do you remember the first place you two went for a date?

 Uh Ooh !  Two different answers.  I guess they had two first dates!

 What is Amit's favorite color?

 What is Jean's least favorite food?

Bananas!

 Yes! We know.

What is the silliest thing Amit has done.

 Hey! this is getting interesting

 Should I tell Amit?

What is the sweetest thing Jean has done?

Umm...Let me think.

 We demand an answer

We are waiting Bro!

Well OK.   I guess it will have to be when she said "Yes"

That's my boy!

Four for Amit. Three for Jean

What is your most prized posession?

Hmm.  Husker tickets? Meeting coach Osborne?

 No ! No ! Just kidding

"Its Jean ofcourse!"

"Did you hear that" 

Posession !!(a collective groan)

You need a few lessons from mom, Amit.

Grilling over.

They happily posed some more for us. 

Sometimes alone  

Sometimes with others 

There was another round of picture taking 

The bride to be was in great demand 

And she was a good sport

Never tiring. Both of them indeed.

(Wait till you face a hundred flashes at the wedding!) 

But with family it is all worth it.

We all just hung around, enjoying being together

Solving world problems

(Ram, Shashi and Ram)

Making new connections 

Forging new bonds 

Joking

And reliving fun times.  (No analysing Dr. Roy)

Discovering new interests that bridge generation gaps 

And building new family ties. 

Anup is a proud dad, and looked the part 

Sarbani could hardly stay away from Jean.

Apu was the quintessential big brother, joining in mom and dad's pride,

And keeping a protective hand over little brother's happiness.

Anup, Sarbani, Apu and Amit,

We all wish you the best.

You are a loving and integral part of our big family here

And we celebrate your happiness as ours. 

You make a very cute couple Amit and Jean.

See you at the wedding.