Please Touch Museum

We finished off our trip to Pennsylvania with a stop at this amazing Children's museum. It was in a beautiful old building with so many fun things to do - for all of us! Above is Seth "driving" a bus.

My favorite part was the play supermarket with checkout line (video coming). Jerald thought it was fun too!
We saw this wonderful one man show called "Pinch Bear." That was definitely Seth's favorite part. We are off to have a quick overnight visit at Grandma & Pa's and then home to Boston...

Justin's Elmo Ball!!!

Sesame Place - Day 2

We took our second day at Sesame Place much slower. We spent a very long time in Ernie's wading pool. We finally found something Justin was happy and comfortable doing - and all the other kids were thrilled to have the freedom to enjoy the water.
We saw another show - did a bunch more water rides - the little kids refused to nap - but the big kids went strong going on a ton more rides. They loved this bouncy thing... Seth insisted on seeing the parade again and riding the roller coaster two more times and then it was time to say goodbye to Elmo and his friends.
The boys passed out in the car almost immediately. We were all tired - but happy!
Some naps - baths - and the kids were ready for our next activity...
Chinese buffet!!! It was actually a very yummy meal. And we were able to get this wonderful group shot.
Justin holding his prized possession - his Elmo basketball. He loves it so much we couldn't pry it away from him so he slept with it. When I went to bed it actually had it under his arm. Too cute!
There was time for one last story time with Sitso - then with a heavy heart we had to say goodbye to Sitso, Maria, Elena and Angie. They were off early the next morning to begin their long journey home to Minnesota. We had the most wonderful time with their whole family and look forward to many more family vacations together!!!

Seth & Jerald on Elmo's Blast Off

Sesame Place - Day 1

Our big trip is finally here!!! Jerald has been planning this trip forever and all his hard work paid off. We drove down to Pennsylvania last night where we met up with our friends Maria and Sitso and their beautiful girls Elena and Angie. We had dinner went to sleep and got ready for our big day.
After breakfast we headed straight to the park - what a hot day! The kids were all so excited to see Elmo and his friends. I cannot even count the number of times Justin said Elmo. Seth and Elena went right to the roller coaster. There were hardly any lines so we could do what we wanted.
Here is the group waiting for the merry-go-round.
Elena, Angie and Justin playing in "Big Birds Nest."

Jerald and Seth on the high ropes course - both had a great time!
My boys on the tea-cups
I think this might have been Seth's favorite ride - Elmo's Blast Off (there was no way I was going on that!)
Seth with Bert and Ernie
We couldn't believe the little ones actually fell asleep!!!
The big parade...
Justin ended the day by stealing my ice cream cone. It was a long but wonderful and fun first day at Sesame Place. More tomorrow...

Seth's Last Day of School!!!

The end of school came out of no where... didn't it just start?
Thanks to his wonderful teachers - Elyssa, Deidre, and Marcia and to his amazing friends he had a fantastic year!!!

Introducing Aryeh Issac

Today was the bris and we got the big announcement about our new nephew - his name is Aryeh Isaac (nickname of Ari - we think?). He is named for Great-Grandaddy and Uncle Jason's Grandfather. How happy everyone looks is a great indication of how everyone is feeling!

Gymnastic Pictures

Ending with the awards ceremony... too cute!!!

Seth's Gymnastics Show

Happy 85th Birthday Grandma/Great-Grandma

We love you more than words can say! We are sorry that we couldn't be with you to celebrate in person but we are thinking about you. Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!

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