Last weekend we celebrated the Indian festival of Diwali with a big party for our family and close friends. On the agenda for the evening was fun, friends, family, food, and sparklers. I think we covered it all on this wonderful evening. Here are some photos of this lively dinner celebrating Diwali.
Celebrating Diwali with Family and Friends 2017
Getting ready for the big evening.









Time for family pics.






California Cousins.






Trying to take a few selfies 😃😄








Finally got it 😊😊


Kids hanging out 🤗.





Good laughs 😄😄





Ladies in their gorgeous saris








Time for dinner






Food and Conversation 😮😙😋.




Everyone having a good time 😄😄😄.





Sitting down for some gourmet delicacies 😋





Guys just chilling 😊😊





Catching up with old friends.





Couples pics 👫
Time for sparklers!








Dessert Time 😋



Our three girls ending the night with some private sparkler fun 🎆🎆



Happy Diwali from all of us to you!

Hi, Thanks so much for including us in your Diwali celebration. Sorry we left early but I was so tired and wanted to get to bed before 11. Your house is beautiful, as always. LOVE all your flowers in the kitchen. You have a special talent. Also, thank you for the gifts. You are definitively the best and most gracious hostess.
Dolly , what a fantastic event and party planner you have become … Love the display of Food and the Amazing photos of all Guest Invitees – Nice to see all my nephews and their families under One Roof . You are a great unifying Force . Love n Hugs
Thank you Vinatha Mami. Happy Belated Diwali to you. 😘❤️
Every day is Diwali for me for i celebrate Life everyday
You have a wonderful philosophy on life everyday!
What a beautiful evening. The food look spectacular, the people are so happy, and the clothes are fabulous!
Thank you! It was a lovely evening with family and friends. I am so blessed.
Had a great time. Thank you Kalpana and Hitesh.
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you for coming and bringing the delicious eggplant curry.
Such a wonderful Diwali celebration! What a lovely evening of delicious food, lots of laughter, shared with great friends! What more can one ask for? Thank you, Kalpana and Hitesh, for hosting an awesome Diwali! Gorgeous pictures!❤️
Thank you Rose! So happy you and Dave could join us and be part of our annual Diwali celebrations ❤️🤗😘
Beautiful pictures and wonderful Diwali celebrations! Thanks Kalpana & Hitesh! 💕 Pallavi & Parag!
Thank you Pallavi and Parag for coming. We had a great time.
Very beautiful pictures! vibrant colors. Everyone looking very pretty.
Perfect Divali party! God bless you all!
Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Missed you at the party Basanthi 😞
Wonderful flowers and well decorated, you enjoyed a lot. If you don’t mind, May I know where r u in pics ? 😀
Hi there, I am the one in the black sari 😊. Glad you enjoyed the pictures 🙂
👍 thank you 😊
Beauty in every photo. I shared on my facebook. Such joy!
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words 😊.
I had fun.
Nando
Pretty happy smiling faces gorgeously dressed up and having a cheerful celebration.
Very nice to view!
Thanks Dad! Everyone asked about you.
Amazing photos of the Diwali party!!!
Hi Kalpana,
Thanks for posting the beautiful, amazing photos of the Diwali party! All the photos have come out so…. good! You’re so talented in taking such great photos.
❤️ Devi
Thank you Devi for coming. You were looking lovely as usual in your beautiful green sari!