Big swing

We have a new nephew/cousin

Aunt Naomi gave birth today to a beautiful little boy at 11:29am, measuring 21 in long and wieghing 8lb, 7oz. We will patiently wait until his bris next week to learn his name. Mazel tov to Aunt Na, Uncle Jason and big sister Becca!!!

Target date...

on a date at target with Justin's friend Bailey - they shared goldfish crackers. too cute!

The best part of baking...

Brotherly love...

Children's Musuem

We finally motivated downtown to bring Justin to the children's museum for the first time. It was extra special because of the Curious George exhibit. Justin just kept pointing and saying "George!!!"


There was an exhibit all about yellow art - and this installation of dolls scared me so - because this was one of my beloved dolls as a child "Honey!" Seth and Justin sometimes play with her. So creepy! Notwithstanding - a fun morning.

Photo Shoot

Sara Colket Photography, www.colketphoto.com

18 months old!!!

Happy year and a half birthday Justin! What a difference a few months make. He is really a little boy now. He spends most of his days running around after his big brother and being silly. Justin loves balls and reading books. He is talking up a storm and really making his voice heard in our family. We love you!!!

Seth's Kofim School Picture

wow - Seth looks so much older from last year!

Happy Birthday Jerald

We love you more than words can say. Thank you for being the best husband and father we could ever imagine!!! We hope you enjoy your special day!!!

[Picture is from our recent family photo shoot - more pictures coming tomorrow!]

Sara Colket Photography, www.colketphoto.com

Ball Crazy

Justin's Language Explosion!

Over the last week Justin's vocabulary has expanded so much! I don't think we can even keep track of all the words... some of my recent favorites... granola, open, woof, lion, paci.

Soccer Take 2

Soccer got rained out last weekend - so today was Seth's second practice. I think it went much better. There were still some moments of frustration on Seth's part - it is hard learning a new skill! Overall - he was running around having fun and trying.
Team photo shoot!

Justin's First My Gym Class

After the huge success of Seth's birthday party, I knew I needed to get Justin in a class of his own. The first class was great. Justin was so happy to be surrounded by balls big and small and to be able to run around and explore.
He even learned some new gymnastic skills - walking on the balance beam, doing a forward roll, doing a handstand...

and attempting the monkey bars!

Parent's Breakfast

I had a really nice time at the last parent's breakfast of the school year. It is so wonderful to see Seth interact with his friends and teachers. What a happy wonderful boy!

Seth's First Date

At this year's school raffle we won the very highly coveted prize of a book shopping trip and ice cream date with Seth's beloved teacher Marcia. It just so happened that the other winner was Seth's good friend Ruby. They were so excited and happily marched off to the bookstore. Upon return each had a book they picked out, ice cream all over their faces, and giant smiles!!!

Ronak's Party

These pictures are from Ronak's birthday party from last month - I just got my hands on them because I borrowed their camera. Too cute not to share! These three (Ronak, Joshua and Seth have known each other since they were six weeks old).

Drumming in Music Class

Seth's My Gym Party

Seth's 4th birthday celebrations came to a roaring end today - at his My Gym party. It was a huge success! Seth had such a fantastic time. He smiled, laughed, played and ran around the whole time. At the end of the party he told us that he wanted to have a My Gym party for every birthday!
The teachers were great with sticking with the theme - there were a lot of pirate games and even a pirate song. Here is Seth and some friends riding on the pirate ship.
Nana and cousin Zev...
Justin loving the ball pit with Grandma and Pa...

The pirate ship cake!!!


The party ends with zip line trips for all the kids - even Justin!

Happy 4th Birthday Seth!!!!