Saturday 01 July 2017
Today being Canada Day and celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary – Mistry family ( kids and parents) came over to Deep River to participate in the celebration – normally/traditionally nana/nani go over there to Mackey to celebrate the Canada Day but this year nana’s POEM titled O! Canada was being recited by the Mayor of Deep River at the Campus in Deep River as part of the celebration. So both Sitara and Sachin were thrilled – the day was fabulous and the parade to the campus delightful.
Here is what Nina posted on her Facebook ( 02 July 2017) – with a photo of the stage where the Mayor recited the Poem.:
” Dad and Mom on stage while The Mayor of Deep River reads Dads poem for Canada Day 150 at the Canada Day Opening Ceremonies Saturday July 1, 2017 ”
After lunch -all decided to go to Mackey to join in the fun there (at the Old Mackey Park on Jennings Rd.) -the weather has become soggy – a drizzle was on. After some time at the Park ( where the kids and nana joined in playing BINGO under a tent) – all went to Mistry home and had dinner there – celebrating Canada Day by cutting a well decorated (in Canada flag motif) cake by nani. Kids played with nana and nani ( separately) different game – from treasure hunt to card and video games. At about 9.00 p.m all decided to go back to Deep River to enjoy the fireworks display at the campus (along Ottawa River).
Of course Mistrys in their car and nana/nani in theirs. After the display, Mistrys went back to Mackey at about 10.30 p.m.
Sunday 02 July 2017
All three kids (Maya, Kieran and Priya) returned from the cottage (their grandparents) -driven back by the parents.
Wednesday 05 July 2017
Lemonade Stand
It is an entrepreneurial day . Both Maya and Kieran have established a Lemonade Stand outside their home in Toronto. Price for a glass of Lemonade is 50c. Priya is sitting behind under a tree – keeping a watch .
Their mom sent an e-mail (dated 05 July 2017) to family members to that effect (announcing the opening of the lemonade stand) – see below:
” Maya and Kieran had a successful lemonade stand today. Here they are sampling the product, while Priya observes in the background. She was a good marketing prop ”
Thursday 06 July 2017
This day Sachin goes for 3 day camping at the Camp Lau-Ren’s for 3 days. His mom and Sitara dropped him (in the morning at 10.00 am) at the camp – while nana/nani went from Deep River to Camp Lau-ren -also to cheer him for his venture. His dad could not go as he was working. Sachin was all smiling, happy to be at the camp.
Note: Camp Lau-Ren ”” a summer camp for children aged 6-16. Canoeing, archery, swimming, life study, crafts, sports, campfires are a few of the popular activities that take place during the week.
Sachin will be picked up (to come home) on Saturday -at about 10 am and Mistry family will then come over to Deep River at nana/nani home. This is the day – it is planned to celebrate both kids birthday (Sachin turning over to 8th on 20 July and Sitara turning over to 10th on 5th August) – celebration here in Deep River a bit early as they are going away (travelling to U.K) on a visit to their Ba and family in U.K.
Saturday 08 July 2017
Sachin was picked up from the Camp Lau-ren by his parents (and Sitara) – and after having a hair-cut in Deep river, he came over to nana/nani home along with family – all had lunch. The kids spent the afternoon with nana/nani while parents went to Pembroke for the last minute shopping before going overseas. After parents came back from shopping , all had dinner with nana/nani -and after that the family celebrated two birthdays ( a bit early but as the family was to go overseas – the kids birthdays will be celebrated this year in UK) and thus nana/nani organized the birthdays. There were to cakes ( ordered from Valumart – local Grocer ) a pink for Sitara with the inscription “Happy 10th – Sitara ” and a blue one for Sachin with the inscription “Happy 8th – Sachin ” . Also nani made a Cherry pie (a request by Sitara) . All had fun. After the cake cutting and eating the goodies – all settled down in the living room where nana/nani gave each kid their birthday cards and gift . They liked the poems nana wrote for celebrating their birthday . Also the gift of LED spinner – which is a rage with school kids these days.
When Sachin hugged nana so deeply – nana mentioned that he is a special boy to nana -he responded immediately to me saying “you are a very special nana”. So much love and care.
Tuesday 11 July 2017
Mistry family drove to Ottawa in rental car ( a minivan) to travel to U.K . They will be boarding a plane at Ottawa Airport – then fly to Toronto to catch the international flight at Toronto Airport – to fly to Manchester in U.K.
They stopped over at nana/nani home for a few minutes – dropping Sitara and Sachin’s stuffedanimals =- for nana/nani to take care of them while they are away. Sitara’s big bear called ” Bear Bear” has parked itself on the sofa in the nana/nani living room – Sachin small stuffed animal is being looked after by Bear Bear. So now they cannot get lonely at all
Friday 14 July 2017
Ba phoned Toronto to say hi to kids there. But they were in car – going to a campsite at Georgian Bay, Muskoka , Ontario. Muskoka boasts some of the most sought after camping in Ontario, and even in the country. Maya and Kieran had a long conversation with Ba – Kieran professing his love for Ba with a long musical sentence.
After returning back in Toronto – they were heading back to the cottage . See below:
An e-mail from Maya’s mom dated Tuesday 18 July 2017
” I hope you are doing well. It must be quiet without Nina and family around. We would love to see you, but we are heading up to the cottage on Saturday to start a week-long visit with my parents, sisters and all the kids. Erika, Mathieu and Julia just arrived from Switzerland yesterday.
Would you be able to come tomorrow and stay until Saturday when we go up north? Otherwise we will be back from the cottage on August 7 (Maya’s birthday!) and will be in the city until August 11, so we would love to have you stay with us that week. ”
Let me know!
Shannon
Thursday 20 July 2017
Today is Sachin’s birthday. He is celebrating it this year in U.K. – Rubgy . It’s also his Grandma’s ( Ba – Sunjay’s mom) ) birthday too . This is the second time Sachin had opportunity to have his birthday celebrated in U.K. The first one was when he was only 1 year old.
From the phone call – it was understood that they all went out to see castles etc. during the day. Sachin was all excited because he got a camera as a gift for his birthday – from his parents. He is taking many photos of the places that he visits with his sister and family .
Wednesday 02 August 2017
The kids – Sitara and Sachin are having a great time in U. K. – being driven or taken by their parents to see relatives – have a birthday party at Ba’s home (on July 20) , visit places of interests. They also have been on the tube (what we call here subway) in London.
Amongst places in U.K. they have visited are:
1) many castles & Museums
2) London eye
3) Sea Life Centre
4)Buckingham Palace – saw Golden Carriage
5) Madam Tussauds Museum
6) Harry Potter – Hogwarts castle
7)Warwick castle
8) Cadburys world in Birmingham.
9) many relatives home – all over U.k.
Saturday 05 August 2017
Today is Sitara’s 10th birthday , She is in England at her Ba’s home – along with Sachin (her brother) and their parents . They celebrated Sitara’s birthday with a bang at her Ba’s place. Sitara decorated her birthday cake – so beautiful – she has learnt the art of decorating cakes now . Her Aunt Bhadrika and Magical Uncle along with her cousin Yasmin also were present at the party. Sachin had a great time – specially he got an opportunity to play with his Magical uncle in the yard – looking for Pokémons
Monday 07 August 2017
Kids are expected to arrive from England – landing at Ottawa Airport at 6.15 pm
Today is Maya’s 6th birthday. She will celebrate the occasion at the cottage ( her grandpa’s cottage in Muskoka) – where she will be with her Aunt Heather, Ryan uncle and their son Cole (Maya’s cousin brother ) , also with her Aunt Erica, Matthews uncle and their daughter Julia ( Maya’s cousin sister) plus with her grandpa and grandma (maternal) along with her dad, her brother Kieran and baby sister Priya.
It is also a Civic Holiday in Canada.
So Sitara and Sachin returned from England with their parents – flew to Ottawa Airport by Air Canada and stopped over at Deep River at nana/nani home for a few minutes (just about 11.00 pm) – to pick up some groceries and their garage opener. After that they proceeded to Mackey – for rest and recuperate from exhaustive trip to England. They had a great time and enjoyed their journey.
Saturday 12 August 2017
This day was an open house at CNL in Chalk River – where Sitara/sachin’s dad works . There was so much to see. Both Sitara and Sachin went to the plant site with their parents – and saw so many varieties of scientific work (experiments / demonstrations etc) . Nana/nani also went separately but both kids were happy to see their nana/nani/ Nana explaned that he was also working there at CNL (AECL) -and retired in 2007 – the year Sitara was born.
Sunday 13 August 2017
To-day Sitara was driven towards Toronto (by her parents & Sachin) to meet with her SunirMama/ShannonMami (and cousins) half way between Mackey and Toronto. Sitara is going to spend a week in Toronto with her cousins & family. When at Toronto she will also go and participate in a day Science camp.
This is what Sitara’s mom posted on her Facebook wall:
” Yin and Yang. Sad to drop Sitara off but know she will have the best time with her cousins and family in Toronto for a week. And it is such a gorgeous day for drive stopping at all the stops along the way eating and buying fresh treats.”
Note: Maya, Kieran and Priya had gone for camping during the weekend with their parents .
Here is what Shannon ( Sitara’s Mami) sent by e-mail dated 14 August:
Hi all,
We are having a great time so far with Sitara. Here are a couple photos from yesterday on our drive home. I was too busy playing with the 4 kids in the pool to take any photos at the wedding pool party last night, but we all had fun! Most of my extended family members hadn’t seen Sitara since our wedding, when she was only 1 year old! Sitara had butter tarts for the first time last night and professed them to be delicious She slept well and Sunir will be taking her to camp soon.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Shannon
Monday 14 August 2017
Sitara spent one day at the Computer Day camp in Toronto. Also great time with her cousins there.
Well Sachin felt lonely being all alone at home – now Sitara had disappeared to Toronto for a week. So nana/nani went to Mackey in the evening – to spend time with him . Nana brought him gift of two Pokemon cartoon books – Sachin was very happy. After sometime , all went outdoors – for Sachin wanted to ride a bike- he still learning it but getting there. All had fun – and Sitara and cousins called (helped by Sunir/Shannon) from Toronto on “skype” so everyone had a time to talk with each other.
Tuesday 15 August 2017
Here is what Maya’s mom sent by e-mail dated 15 August 2017:
Photo Updates (sent two photos with the e-mail)
“Here is the boat dollhouse Sitara and Maya made, as well as Sitara and Priya at the park yesterday. Today Sunir took Sitara and Maya to Chinatown for the afternoon (no photos because the camera on his phone is broken, but Sitara took some she can show you). Tomorrow afternoon I am taking the 4 kids to the zoo and splash pad. It’s been a busy, fun week so far! “
Friday 18 August 2017
To-day Sitara’s mom, dad & little brother (Sachin) will drive from Mackey to Toronto and stay with SunirMama/ShannonMami & Sitara/Sachin’s cousins Maya, Kieran and Priya – and then all of them will return to Mackey on Sunday – with Sitara returning to Mackey after spending a successful week in Toronto with her cousins and also attending Computer Science day camp for a week . This also gives opportunity to Sachin to enjoy his sister and cousins for the weekend being together.
Saturday 19 August 2017
So the kids -all of them -five grandchildren – had lovely time together at the Centre Island in Toronto- being shepherded (driven) there by Shannon/Sunir and Nina/ Sunjay.
ShannonMami sent the follwing e-mail (on the same day)
” Here are some photos from today’s trip to Centre Island.”
Even Priya participated in all activities there – including sitting on the horse of musical ride.
Monday 21 August 2017
Today , Sitara came early to her nana/nnai home in Deep River – dropped by her dad . Her mom was going with Sachin to his ice hockey match in the neighboring town of Petawawa. BothSachin and hisn mom came to nana/nani home just after 1.00 pm . After that both kids helped their mom to make a pin-hole viewer (from a cereal box) to watch the sun’s eclipse which happened at Deep River at about
2.27 pm . It was very exciting -both kids, their mom and nana/nani observed the eclipse – though sun was getting covered with clouds -on and off.
After the sun’s eclipse , Nina helped nana/nani to pack luggage to go to London tomorrow – Tuesday 22 August 2017. Now nana/nani will be going to UK for about 4 weeks – both Sitara and Sachin have just been back from a visit to UK with their parents .
Tuesday 19 September 2017
nana/nani returned back from London, UK – by AC889 flight from Heathrow Airport in London to Ottawa. Nina was waiting to welcome her parents . She hugged both parents and then we all drove away to go to Deep River. On the way , she stopped over at T & T Supermarket ( A Chinese grocery store) for some supplies – so nana got an opportunity to obtain some ” Chinese Dried Plums ” packets.
Apparently these dried plums help the digestive system. Nana had tried these in London (recommended by his cousin Atul ) and seem to have worked.
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During the time when grandparents ( nana/nani to Sitara & Sachin and Bapuji/Ba to Maya, Kieran & Priya) were visiting London, U.K. – the following happened as heard from kids’ parents once in a while.
Priya is growing up to be one year old soon. She is standing up by herself – albeit holding a sofa edge . She has few teeth ( I think there are 4 teeth alraedy)- front ones and a big smile – always.
Kieran has moved on to a Pre-school (Pre KG) school -at least a couple of days in week and the remainder 3 days of the week he still spends at the daycare.
Maya is now (this year starting in September 2017) in Grade 1 . It is interesting to her (and of course to all of us) that there are 3 girls this year in her class named ” Maya “. Maya however exclaims to her mom/dad ” So far it’s been very good in the school “. What a girl! Gives us joy.
Sachin is now in Grade 3 and Sitara has moved on to Grade 5 this year (starting in September 2017).
Wednesday 20 September 2017
Both Sitara and Sachin came over after school ( brought over by their dad – as Nina was working this day at IDA store in Deep River) and both were excited to see nana/nani – hugged them and then settled down a bit before dinner. They had dinner here at nana/nani home – as Sitara had swimming session while Sachin relaxed before being picked up by his dad to go to Mackey. Note: Sitara walked to IDA store after her swimming session to be with her mom – and then go home to Mackey when IDA store closed.
Thursday 28 September 2017
Both kids were dropped in the morning by their dad at nana/nani home – after breakfast and a bit relaxation – nana/nani drive them to school at 9:15 am. Nina is working in Pembroke this day . Note: this was a repeat of yesterday – Wednesday 27 September 2017.
Sitara had a walkathon in Deep River at 10.00 am – passed over Rutherford Av. at about 10:30 am – greeted by nani (waiting to cheer her and her classmates . Nana also joined in to cheer her.
In the evening the kids had an open house at the school (Mackenzie Community School) – starting at 6:15 pm . Both nana/nani went to the open house.