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Weekend Recap – Back in Atlanta!

written by Parita 15 Comments

Back in Atlanta?  Weren’t you just there?

If you’re virtually asking me those questions right about now, the answer is YES and YES!

My parents got back from India a week and a half ago, I found a cheap ticket, and it worked out timing wise with work.  And not only did I get to spend some quality time with my parents, but I got to try on all the outfits my mom bought in India, see my friend Roshni, do some wedding planning stuff with my sister, and attend my cousin Darshan’s birthday party.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I flew into Atlanta on Wednesday night.  When we got home, my parents and I chatted for an hour or so before heading to bed.

I worked from home on Thursday (nothing exciting to report there!).  Later in the evening, however, my friend Roshni came over for dinner.  I made African Peanut Soup from The Oh She Glows Cookbook.  It was a huge hit!  It was so good to see Rosh – we chatted about her recent trip to India, Aekta’s wedding, and other random things.

I worked from home on Friday as well (again, nothing exciting to report!).  My sister drove down from Augusta on Friday afternoon.  We spent the evening sorting through all of the stuff my mom and dad bought in India.  So many beautiful outfits!

Cream and pink Indian outfit

Everyone was pretty hungry by dinnertime, so with the help of my dad and sister (my mom took a day off from the kitchen), I made Kate’s Thai Red Curry dish.  You guys, this recipe is FANTASTIC!  So so tasty – restaurant worthy even!

Thai red curry via Cookie & Kate

We ended up watching home videos after dinner.  All I can say is some things never change!

On Saturday morning, my mom, sister, and I headed to a cake tasting.  We met with a cake consultant (I want this job!) and tried 15 different cake/filling combos.  My favorites were the cinnamon cake/cream cheese filling combo and the champagne cake/champagne filling combo.  Yum!

Wedding cake tasting

After the tasting we made a quick Target and Costco run before finally heading home.  We did some more wedding stuff before it was time for me and my sister to get ready for my cousin’s birthday party.

The party was a blast!  It was so good to see family members and friends that we don’t get to hang out with often.  The food was also great, and the DJ was on point (great mix of both old school music and newer songs).

Birthday celebrations

Before I knew it, it was Sunday a.k.a. time to go back to Florida!  We spent the morning hanging out and doing random things around the house.  Before we left for the airport, my parents and sister surprised me with a little early birthday celebration…and delicious red velvet cupcakes!

Family of four selfie

Red velvet birthday cupcake from Alpine Bakery in Alpharetta, Georgia

And my mom shared a beautiful birthday poem she wrote for me (it made me cry!).

Now I’m back in Florida with Vishnu (!!!) and not quite ready for the work week.  Ha!

Happy Monday, everyone!  Make it a great one!

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Written on January 18, 2016 Related:Family, Weekend

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  1. Khushboo says

    January 18, 2016 at 6:15 am

    What a delicious weekend home- I was loving the cake tasting snapchats :D! I’m definitely going to be checking out that Thai Curry recipe! I’ve been craving some Thai food since I got back from Bangkok and this looks like it’ll do just the trick! Happy Monday and more importantly, Happy Birthday Week, P!
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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      It’s a must make recipe! SOO delicious and flavorful while simple to put together. 🙂

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  2. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    January 18, 2016 at 7:27 am

    cake consultant and food tasting sounds like a wonderful job..i’d love that job as well.. im glad you were able to get some family time…
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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      Wanna start our own business?!

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  3. Pragati // Simple Medicine says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Getting new clothes from India is the BEST! Love the gold/coral combo of your outfit!
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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks, Pre! 🙂

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  4. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    January 18, 2016 at 10:22 am

    So much fun! I’m getting homesick… I see an ATL trip in my future too. Checking out that curry recipe… I’ve been craving it lately!

    Happy Monday!
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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      As much as I complain about Atlanta and certain things that I really dislike (THE TRAFFIC!), I miss it so much! Hope you make it back soon!

      And yes, the curry is a must make dish. So delish!

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  5. Shraddha says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Aww!! I miss you!!! It was so awesome seeing you and Aekta. I can’t wait for June. 🙂

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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      MISS YOU MORE!

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  6. Shraddha says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Oh and I LOVE that pic of us three!!!! #cousinlove
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    • Parita says

      January 18, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      🙂 🙂 🙂

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  7. Kacy says

    January 19, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    It sounds like another amazing trip! All of the food sounds delicious and so sweet that they organized a celebration for you before you had to leave!
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    • Parita says

      January 21, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Kacy! It was such a great weekend 🙂

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  8. Calvin says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    What a lovely great way to spend a few days back home with family!

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