Pool filters cleaned, hot tub filters cleaned, car washed and cleaned. Exhausted, dozing off by the pool with Bengali “adhunik” songs on… like the lazy Sunday afternoons of childhood days (“adhunik gaaner anurodher asar”). One thing missing though – the aroma of “pnathar mangsho” (goat meat) cooking wafting from every Bengali household..

Both the sisters participated in a show of horse rides with their friends at their stables….

Every year, Natasha and Nikita perform (dance) during our biggest festival – Durga Pujo. This time was no exception. Although, perhaps, this is the last year for Natasha. She did two dances this time and Nikita did one. Their choreographer was Mayuri Ray, who, as always, did an outstanding job.

Natasha’s first dance – “Tere Nana Megh”

Nikita’s dance – “Amar Gaaney”

Natasha’s second dance

Natasha’s first horse show in Wills Park, Alpharetta on May 14, 2011

Natasha’s Dance on Bengali New Year’s Program in Atlanta

Nikita’s 7th birthday

Natasha’s guitar recital

We had some severe winter weather in early January, 2011. Overnight there was nearly six inches of snow!! We had all sorts of unique snow formations! Sharmila and I lit up a fire in the background and sat out in deep snow with our coffee!! Schools were closed for three days!!!

This album captures our memories from 2010

Like every year, Nikita and Natasha had a dance performance in Durga Puja this year too. One big difference this time – they both danced together in the same dance. The choreographer was Mayuri Ray. As always, she did an excellent job.