Harvinder and Shiv welcome Harkirat Veer ji and Bali Bhenji, while Bhalu gets introduced.
After a long gap of nearly 7–8 years, Shilpy’s parents, Harkirat Vijji and Bali Bhenji, visited us. Their arrival brought excitement all over the place. It was especially heartwarming that both Gobind and Jania were present at home during this visit, making the occasion even more meaningful for their maternal grand parents.
Sherwood Ct decorated with Christmas lights.
With their coming, the entire house was filled with joy and enthusiasm. The Christmas lights that we had recently used to decorate our home added extra warmth and sparkle to the festive atmosphere.
On Christmas get-together, whole Kapoor Clan was enthusiastic. Sharini volunteered to play the game of exchange of gifts.
During this period of celebrations, we enjoyed several happy events together. Along with attending Christmas parties, The whole Kapoor family gathered at our house, and Harvinder’s brothers joined us as well, which made it feel like a grand family reunion. We also celebrated Jania’s birthday on 2nd January.
Jania opens her gift
After spending memorable holidays with us, Shilpy’s mom and dad left for Toronto to join their second daughter, Shruti. Before departing, Harkirat Vijji sent me a very thoughtful personal note, which I wanted to share on my blog exactly as written. I have also posted my reply to him alongside it.
When Shilpy’s Rima Bhua Ji along with her son Sonu Bindra, also visited us first time ever.
Overall, it was a truly happy and blessed visit that reconnected the family after many years and gave us moments we will cherish for a long time.
On Jania’s 20th Birthday, the family gets together at Jania’s favorite Hot Pot, Dublin Ca
Here is the note received from Harkirat Vir ji:
06 Jan 26
My dear Vir Ji & Bhen Ji,
Bali and I thank you sincerely for the very memorable and long holiday with the Family. 🌹 It was wonderful being in your midst and witnessing the fall landscape! What a tremendous difference from what we got to see in our previou spring/summer visits. The delicious oranges made up for it! 😇.
As usual, it was great exchanging notes with Shiv and you. They were very educative sessions. 🌷
It was wonderful meeting the kiddos, with Gobind’s and Jania’s presence being the icing on the cake! We are particularly thankful to Gobind that he took all the trouble to fly down to meet us. Very sweet of him. He has grown up into a very responsible adult.
Jania and Geet were good company. It is very heartening to see Jania’s progress in the University. We pray that Waheguru Ji continue to always bless them.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Bhen Ji. A most gracious and immaculate hostess. 🙏
Shilpy, of course, was very pleasant company. We deeply appreciate her showing us around Workday and driving us to Solvang and The Rocket Town! 💕. Reminiscent of old European architecture that I last saw in a street at Kolkata in 2006.
Many happy memories of Bhalu and Tweety too. Bhalu took some time accepting me, but then, he did! 😍. Tweety is still reluctant to get friendly! 🥸.
With our regards and good wishes.
Happy Landings
Harkirat
Reply:
Dear Veer ji and Bhenji,
It was a very entertaining and enjoyable visit with you and Bhenji during the Christmas holidays of 2025. We truly appreciated the warmth, laughter, and long conversations we shared together.
We will especially miss those extended talks, as the current geo-political situation is in the midst of turmoil rarely seen in our times. Moments like these remind us how valuable family connections and thoughtful discussions are.
Thank you once again for making our holidays so memorable.
Happy landings. Keep in touch.
Warm regards,
PM and Dari
