Stories of the night at Potluck Family Gathering

 

I watched her from a distance. So cute. I approached her. She looked at me and gave me a sweet smile.

I went closer. Her expression turned sour. What did I do to you sweetie?

 

I offered my hands. She gave me a ‘you-wanna-fight?’ look. I moved even closer.Then reluctantly, she raised her arms. I grabbed her from her nanny.Where is the camera??

Suddenly……….nyeee……

Ops..!!! . Quickly I handed her over to her nanny.I swear, I didn't pinch her. I'm not a fighter..I’m a lover.

Next, I looked around. I noticed a few gentlemen having a hot discussion. I moved closer to them.

They were having serious talk. “hmm… this is interesting”. I thought. I stood not too far behind them.

 

The 1st guy said something. He must have said something that triggered  a heat.   

 

“You dont listen to him…..” The 2nd guy said to the 3rd guy, pointing at the 1st guy. (I was just interpreting his body language.)   

Next……………..

The 1st must have replied.. “Hello… you listen to me….” ( another self interpretation from me)

 

“Man…! This is getting exciting.” I whispered to myself. I moved another step forward, trying to hear what exactly they were discussing about, but I still could not figure out.

Then I noticed as if the 3rd guy was saying something. He probably tried to give solution. What he said must have heated the guys in green.

 

Suddenly the 2nd guy turned to the guy in green.

“WWHHOOOAAHHH…!” Their action gave me a little shock.

I moved closer to check on what was happening.

WHEW…..!!

They were actually having a fun talks and telling jokes with full action.

 

That's how those guys, when they get together. They were all cousins of my hubby. Loud and fun guys.

It was late, almost midnight when the potluck gathering ended, but they still stood around and refused to make a move. At last…

Somehow…They had to say the word that hardest to say …

Good bye….

 

As for the ladies, one night is never enough. Business or non-business, talking has to go on.

Even if we were out of topics, posing to camera is a must. The youngs and the youngers.

  

   

The potluck event was held last night. That was the largest potluck gathering I’ve attended. They are all my inlaws. Unlike the previous few gatherings, that night I made an effort to move around the table looking for the familiar and the unfamiliar faces. I wanted to capture their image.

 

 

    

Thank God for giving a brilliant mind to the Facebook inventor. Having Facebook, I didn't have to introduce myself to some who I’ve met online.

Hush..hush….I sneaked some photos from Farha Ghouse’s collections. She had a much expensive camera. What a beautiful snaps.

 

 

More collections of Farha, the camera woman of that nite.

 

It was a grand evening. Bravo to those wonderful people who had been working hard behind the scene.

 

(Mr President giving his short speech, while we all listened speechlessly)

These are among the great assistants of the year.

   

Food still it.

Food played the role of getting us together too. There were various choices.

hmm… enuff or not?

 

Excuse me…passing thru..passing thru…

make it quick please…

      

However…, as for my children, Nadia and Adri, they spent the night among their closest cousin only. You both have a lot to learn, kids.

Till the next gathering, I will spend more times to identify those new faces.