Sukkot

We celebrated Sukkot a few weeks ago with a service at my parents house. I was so glad that we did not partake in the annual tradition of visiting the hospital for stitches before the service. I am proud to report that Nathan was accident free this year for the service! The kids were very excited to see everyone and practiced their blessings and songs.

Nathan and Sela have been learning a lot about the holiday in school, and one of Nathan's projects was to make a sukkah from a shoe box. Here he proudly displays his work of art:

Dad's arm was still immobilized from shoulder surgery, but the sukkah looked more beautiful than ever (thanks to his friend for helping) with decorations that the kids made...and Bubie too! Nathan was very excited to see the microphone and wanted to practice his prayers.

Sela helped during the service too - holding the BOX from the etrog! :) At the end of the service, Nathan stood holding the challah plate with Cantor Marge and sang his blessing loud and clear. It was an incredibly proud mommy moment!! I just wish I was able to capture the smile on his face as he sang!Here is Sela getting a hug and cuddle from her Bubie.More pictures from the weekend of my precious kids!

I'm Sorry Day

Yesterday, we observed the holiday Yom Kippur, or as the kids refer to it, I'm Sorry Day. This is the day that we atone for our sins and ask for forgiveness. The kids did special projects in school revolving around the holiday and put a lot of thought into what they were sorry for and how they are going to be better people in the new year. Nathan was sorry for pushing his sister and not being nice to his mommy, and Sela was sorry for being a bad girl. Here are a few pics from I'm Sorry Day before leaving for synogogue - Sela loves modeling her new clothes.

Unfortunately, mommy didn't listen to the weather report and the kids and I were very hot during services. It was an unusually warm and muggy day here, so when we went back in the afternoon, we were dressed a little more appropriately for the weather.
I have been working very long hours at work, and miss my time with the kids. Here are a few pictures I took of them this week during our time together.

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L'shana Tovah!

What a great way to start off the New Year - with family and friends!! It was great seeing everyone and the kids had a great time spending time and playing with their cousins and family.

FFF - Soccer, Zoo and the Shofar

Nathan is playing soccer again this fall. He loves his team, his coaches and the competitiveness of the game. He is trying really hard and has a lot of fun on the field.
With the coach and teammates getting ready for the kickoff.
Nathan is one of the smaller kids on the field, but he doesn't get intimidated, and always seems to have a smile on his face.

Recently, we met up with our "cousins" as my kids refer to them - John, Luke, Grace and their mom Anne for a trip to the zoo. It was a terribly hot day, but the kids had a great time and played very nicely together:

In preparation for Rosh Hashana next week, PopPop went to the kids school and blew the Shofar for all the classes. Sela was so happy and proud of her PopPop!

To all those celebrating the new year, L'shana Tovah!

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Sela bella the ballerina

Sela started her ballet classes last week and has been dancing around ever since and takes advantage of any audience she can get.

Hard to believe that I had such an aversion to dressing my daughter in pink.

True beauty after the rain

I was surprised to see any tomatoes left, thought the kids had eaten them all! :)Here are two of my beauties enjoying the fresh outdoors after the rain

Mishi loves to have her picture taken and poses for the camera.

SOCCER!!

Last week, we went to watch cousin Seth ref a soccer game. The kids cheered every time he blew the whistle. What fun!

Nathan is very excited about starting his soccer season and has his first game this weekend!