At the park

Part of playgroup was held at the park today. It makes me realize what a long winter it has been when I see the complete joy on Seth's face when he gets to frolic outside. Spring get her soon!

60th Wedding Anniversary Party

The reason for everyone coming to Florida was to celebrate my grandparents, Joseph and Gloria's, 60th Wedding Anniversary. Don't they look amazing??? They are standing next to a beautiful collage my Mom made that has their wedding picture, a recent picture, and the invitation that I made for the party. We were all so happy to be together - celebrating such an amazing milestone. 60 years together, with two children, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and many other friends and family together celebrating. We love you two more than words can say ~ it is a privilege to be a part of your family.

We all cleaned up pretty nicely. Doesn't Seth look like such a little man?

Here is my grandparents with their two children, my Uncle Ken and my Mom.

Here are my cousins Catesby and Wilson and my Aunt Lauren and Uncle Ken. It was so great to get to spend time with them!

Here are my brother's girlfriend, Shir, my cousin, Wilson, my brother Josh, and me.

Here is an example of how Seth ate millions of M&M's - he just smiled and picked a color and everyone was more than happy to feed him!

all smiles...

Seth hung in there for most of the party - but by the time we took this picture he was coming down from a big sugar high from all the M&M's the other party goers fed him.

Besides this little melt-down - it was a fantastic party and a great way to celebrate my grandparents.

In the Pool - day 2

This is the palm tree that Josh and I took pictures in front of, every year we came to visit my grandparents. It was very surreal to be posing with Seth.

Another great day in the pool. It was a little chilly but that didn't stop us. It was great having my cousins, Catesby and Wilson, my brother, Josh, and his girlfriend, Shir, at the pool with us.

Today we even got Gra in the pool. Which just shows how much she loves Seth - because Gra never goes in the pool! Thanks Gra - Seth really appreciated it!

Daddy and Seth showing off their muscles...

Shir and Josh getting some sun

Jerald and I playing in the pool

We even raced - Jerald gave me a huge head start, of course he won anyway.

Thanks to Gra and Shir for all the florida pictures!

Shabbat in Florida

It was really special to have shabbat in Florida with Seth's Great-Grandma, Great-Grandpa, P and Gra.

This is a picture of Seth covering his eyes when we light the shabbat candles, just like Mommy does!

In the Pool - day 1

As you can see from the pictures - Seth loves the pool! He can now say "swimming" pretty clearly. It was so great to shake off the cold of Boston and to get into the pool.

You may ask - "Seth what is better than swimming with Pa?" and he would answer "Going up and down the ladder!"

In Florida!

We arrived in sunny Florida without too much trouble. Seth was great on the plane and so excited to see Gra and Pa in the airport. We got our rental car and went straight to Seth's Great Grandma and Great-Grandpa's house. It was so great seeing them. The last time we saw them was over thanksgiving. Here are some other cute pictures of Seth...

Seth busy at Nana's

Earlier this week Seth spent the afternoon busy and VERY happy at Nana's house. They colored,

washed dishes (which Seth LOVES to do - I am sure it won't last until he can actually wash real dishes!),

and played dress up with jewelry. What a fun and busy day! Thanks Nana!!!

Hasty Pudding

Last night Jerald and one of our best friends Dave went to go see this years Pudding. Jerald and Dave both worked on the show when they were in college (behind the scenes) and it is a great tradition we have to go see the show together every year. This is my 8th year seeing the show (Jerald's 12th!)- and it was one of the best! There was one point when I was laughing so hard I was crying. Thanks to Nana for babysitting so we could go!!!

Day of Wonderful Surprises

I had such a wonderful birthday with many, many surprises. It started with wonderful presents from Jerald and Seth. At 8am I got a phone call from my Mom asking me to look outside and this is what I saw... Jerald and my Mom schemed for my Mom to surprise me on my birthday with a visit. She left NY at 4:45 - to make sure she got to Boston bright an early. I was so surprised! It was such a nice birthday surprise. My Mom is one of my best friends and biggest support systems - and it was such a treat to have her here for my big birthday.

My Mom got to come with us to music class - where we all had a lot of fun.

After class, Ronak and Sarita came back to our house for a yummy pizza lunch and

Chocolate Brownie cake brought from NY!!!

Jerald then came home later from work and took my to a surprise dinner. The whole car ride I tried to guess where we were going. But Jerald wouldn't crack. We finally pulled up to Oleana, this amazing restaurant in Cambridge that we had only been to once before for our 1st wedding anniversary. We both had the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu - which was enormous but very delicious.

Thanks to everyone else who made my 30th so very special. I feel so lucky and blessed to have such wonderful family and friends who took time out of their day to let me know they were thinking of me. It was really a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday Lauren!

So, today is the big 3-0 for Lauren. As most of you know, she deserves all of the credit for ensuring that you don't have to go too long without new pictures of Seth. I've taken over for today though to wish her a Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful partner I could ask for. Having gone on our first date when we were just 22, it's hard to believe that you're now 30 (while I'm still 29, of course). I hope that you're happy with what you've accomplished in the last 30 years though - I know that all of us who are part of your life are better for it.

Seth and I love you completely and without bounds. Congratulations on reaching another milestone, or, as Seth would say, "Yay Mom!"

Happy 60th Anniversary!

Today is my Grandma and Grandpa's 60th Wedding Anniversary. What an amazing milestone! To celebrate - the whole family is going to florida next weekend for a big party. We cannot wait!

Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa - we love you!!!