Ezra's Big Boy Bed

We put Ezra's bed into his room in April.  He has showed no interest until tonight.  After reading him a book he crawled under the covers and said that he was going to sleep there.  He got out of bed a couple of times, insisted on having the door open,  and fell out of bed at 11:30 - other than that smooth sailing!!!  What a big boy!!!  We are so proud of you!

Mommy Camp

Ezra and I have been having fun the two of us.  One morning at the pool, one cold morning at the playground.  We still see his playgroup, go to my gym and take one music/art class.  I am enjoying our time together because this fall Ezra starts school.  

Beach Shabbat Club

We are celebrating almost 3 years of our monthly shabbat club.  What an amazing group of families!  We feel so lucky to be a part of it.  This month we went to one of the families beach houses.  We all had a great time!!!

Seth's last day of 1st Grade

Seth and one of his best buddies off to the last day of 1st Grade.  

brothers following closely behind...

Enjoying the last moments of class... and with friends...

I got the biggest hug from Seth when he came down the stairs.  He jumped right into my arms.  We are so very proud of all that he learned and accomplished this year.  You are now looking at our new 2nd grader!!!

One last picture with his wonderful teacher, Ms. C.

Off to a special lunch with just Seth and Mommy.  We of course had to go to Seth's favorite restaurant, the Purple Cactus.  Where Seth had to get not 1 but 2 cheese burritos and a peach smoothie.  What fun!

Jumanji - pictures and video

 Another great show by Seth (aka the assistant director).  Seth had such a fantastic time this year participating in these shows.  It was fun for us to see them also!

Here is Justin and Ezra eagerly waiting for it to begin.  

Nana and the star lion!

Seth and the director Rachel

Here is Seth roaring in the show.  Great job Seth!!!  

Justin's Last Day of Pre-school - Room 6

What an amazing year!  Justin switched schools to be closer to home.  It was a hard beginning of the year.  Justin was very quiet and shy in the beginning - but by the end of the year Justin was his friendly, imaginative and energetic boy.  He learned and grew so much.  We are so proud of you Justin!!!

Seth's Authors Tea 2013

The big final event for Seth's 1st grade year was the author's tea.  We were invited into Seth's class to see some of his amazing writing from the year.  As always, Seth was very proud and happy.  He is such a joy!  First we were greeted with a poem wall.  Each student had an original poem.  The parents wrote comments on post-its and stuck them on to as many poems as we could.  We then got to sit with Seth at his desk so he could share some of his writing.  It was really special!

Justin's Art Show 2013

As Justin's school year is winding down, his school puts on a big art show.  His whole classroom was filled with original artwork by the kids.  It was amazing to see it all together.  Justin was so incredibly proud and so were we!  He took us to each one of his art pieces one by one.  Some amazing stuff! (they are all hanging in our house now if you would like to see them in person).  

Justin with his teachers Lesley-Ann and Jane

My favorite inspired by Jackson Pollak

Justin and his buddy Yoav and Eitan

Justin and his head teacher Tamara

All smiles!!!