Bar Mitzvah in New York

This past weekend, we attended our cousin's Bar Mitzvah in New York. It was the kids first and they had a great time. We loved spending time with family, dancing and of course eating.

The room was beautiful, the food delicious, and the day was magical for the kids. They played video games, danced and had a great time with their cousins and family.

Sela wouldn't stop dancing and when she was too tired to dance, she asked Uncle Saul to pick her up and dance with her.

From the moment we entered the ballroom, Nathan was eyeing the salads on the tables. He couldn't wait to eat the cucumbers. He ate his, mine, and the cucumbers belonging to several other's at the table. It was quite entertaining.

I think Sela followed cousin Marlee around most of the day - she had so much fun dancing with everyone and hanging out with the older kids.

Finally, I convinced her to take a break and have a drink! But, then she was back out on the dance floor!

A celebration for a princess

Sela celebrated her birthday in school on Friday. The kids made and decorated cupcakes and a crown for Sela. Nathan was very excited to be able to join Sela's class for the celebration:

We joined Aunt Teri and Uncle Jamie for a special birthday dinner at the balloon restaurant and then went home to open gifts. Sela loved the video game from Bubie and Pop-Pop, but her favorite was the princess dress and shoes from Uncle Rick and family!!

On Saturday, Sela resumed ballet classes. Here is my pretty ballerina.

In the afternoon, Sela had a Princess Tea Party for her birthday. She happily wore the outfit Uncle Rick sent her - and as commented by Aunt Teri - Sela walked better in her high heels than her mom does!

Happy Birthday Sela Mari

Today, my baby is three years old. She now prefers to be called Princess Sela Mari! She is independant and stubborn but sweet and loving. She always shares with her older brother and does everything he does. Sela loves to dress up and carry a purse where ever she goes - and has quite a collection. She is enjoying school and loves to read, sing and dance.

Happy Birthday Princess Sela Mari!

Happy New Year!

Sela had a great time at Auntie Mary's house, but we are so glad to have her home now! I am not sure Sela is too happy though, no more breakfast in bed!

Here are a few pictures from our trip to NJ to pick up Sela and our quiet weekend at home catching up.

The kids loved shopping at the mall with Auntie Mary and playing in the pool at the hotel.

We always miss Onyx and Mishu when we are gone and they are so happy to see us return!

Catching up at home in the tub!

Merry Chanukah!

As the days of Chanukah have passed, we have enjoyed spending our holiday with friends and family and the kids have LOVED their gifts! Here is Sela watching the candles being lit on the 5th night of Chanukah, modeling her new dress and headband.

The day after Christmas, we drove to Massachusettes to visit Auntie Mary. The kids had a great time splashing around in Auntie Mary's big bathtub.

The kids loved listening to Mr. Rob reading bed time stories.
Here is Sela modeling her new outfit:Exhausted after a hard morning playing with Juliet: Check out the hand in the pants!

Sela and Auntie Mary
Nathan asked me to take this picture...really

Sela is staying with Auntie Mary for the week and we miss her already!

On the 4th Night of Chanukah

The kids were very excited to open gifts tonight. Yes, this is a different day and Sela is still wearing her tiara - she won't take it off. She even slept in it last night.

We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends who spoil my children! They truly do treasure each gift they received. Thank you!

On the 3rd Night of Chanukah...

On the third night of Chanukah, we opened gifts from Uncle Rick and Miss Miriam. They loved the playhouse and the games, and of course the tiara ensemble was a HUGE hit! Thank you!


The kids also received an umbrella - I snuck that present in as it was supposed to rain today. The kids were so excited and took their umbrellas to school, but no rain! So after school, we opened the umbrellas and walked around the parking lot. People may have thought we were crazy, but the kids were so happy!