More gym for Ezra

Trouble...

Ezra's first gym class

 Now that Ezra really seems to be giving up his morning nap (fingers crossed!) he is taking his own gym class.  I am sure it is no big surprise that he loved every part - except for sitting during circle time. It will take some practice.

Breakfast fun...

Fro yo!

Seth - shabbat helper videos

Seth - shabbat helper

 Today, Seth was the shabbat helper in his kindergarten class.  Justin, Jerald, Nana and I all went to the celebration.  It was a little chaotic because Seth's teacher had to run out for an emergency so the assistant teacher took over.  But Seth seemed very comfortable leading, being the center of attention, and happy to have us join in.

After the prayers and some songs, the kids had a snack while Jerald read a book about Purim.  Thanks Seth for having us!

Justin's Movement Videos

Parents breakfast at Justin's School

 I had so much fun at the parents breakfast at Justin's school (thanks to Nana for taking Ezra so I could just focus on Justin!).  Here is a picture of Justin with his three teachers.  We had fun eating and then watching the kids perform with their movement teacher and finally we got to enjoy circle time in their classroom.  It was a really sweet and special morning!

Purim Carnival

 It took a lot of planning and arranging (thanks Jerald for moving your schedule around!) but I was able to volunteer at the Purim carnival for Seth's school.  I was in charge of the bean bag toss.  It was a lot of fun to spend time with Seth, his friends and other kids at the school.  The carnival was so well done with arts and crafts, games and two bouncy houses!  Seth decided to go dressed as a Vampire Witch.  He is actually wearing the cape from his 2 year old vampire costume.

Ezra enjoying Purim

Purim

 The boys and I made hamantashen for the first time.  89 of them to be exact!  The big boys were pretty helpful - Ezra made things interesting when he figured out how to climb on the kitchen table where we were rolling out the dough and began eating it!

 We celebrated by going to our temple for the megillah reading.  We went as the Super Family again.  We were so happy that Nana was able to join us for all the fun!

 

 

 Part way through Jerald came back from his business trip and met us at temple.  We were all so happy to see him.  Here is Ezra giving him a big hug!

Mitzvah Sunday

 Seth's school has a wonderful annual event - where everyone can volunteer to do different community service projects around Boston.  Seth and I cooked dinner for a house where families of children who are being treated at Children's hospital stay.  It was a really busy but very meaningful experience!

Happy Birthday to me!!!

 What an amazing birthday!!!  A huge thank you to Jerald, my boys, my parents, my mother-in-law and all the other family and friends who helped make me feel very special and very loved!  I got to sleep in, Jerald made breakfast, my parents watched the boys so Jerald and I could go play at the mall.  We then enjoyed my new wii dance game and ended with a yummy dinner out.  I love you all!!!