Channukah Celebrations!

On the first night of Channukah, we went to Mom and Dad's house for candles, presents and dinner. Nathan and Sela received their very own Channukah menorah and were very excited! Mom and Dad also got them each another gift. Nathan received a car and Sela got a book. Both were very excited about all their presents.


After presents, we lit the candles. Although Nathan appeared to be very excited about it, he got very upset when we told him that the blessing he was saying was the wrong one. Not only did we correct him, but then went on to say the other two. I thought he learned the blessings in Hebrew School and certainly has heard them lots of time at home and in the car, but I think he got a little confused and wanted to say the blessing we say before eating. Either that, or he was ready to eat!!

It was very special to be able to share the first day of Channukah with my beautiful children and my wonderful and very generous parents.

On the second day of Channukah, we received a big surprise: SNOW!! It usually doesn't snow here this early in the season and certainly not this much. We were not properly prepared, but enjoyed looking at the beautiful snow.