a look back...

I'm heading to Chicago to meet my best friend's new baby, Elena Sophia, so our annual trip down memory lane video is up early. Enjoy!!!!

Cutie

Mae finally agreed to a haircut! Hooray!

Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Holidays! Hanukkah came early this year, on the tail of Thanksgiving. We celebrated once at temple, once at a friend's, and the rest of the time at home. It's been a lovely week. The kids were very happy with their presents this year, though I think they were more excited to light their own menorahs. I'm not sure why, but this was the first year we let all 3 of them light their own menorah and they LOVED it. So, a new tradition is born. Mae got her dollhouse, the one I picked up this summer. I was worried that she wouldn't like it; she's not very girly, after all, but she LOVED it and thanks me for it daily, which I love. I played with my dollhouse for years and years, and am so happy to gift my daughter with one of her own! Sam's big present this year was a Lego City House, which he'd asked for ages ago. He was right on - it's perfect for his skill level and he just treasures it. Ted, sweetly, says his favorite present is the blanket I knit for him, but I think the Wii game, Super Smash Bros, is really the #1 hit. Aunt Jayne sent presents and didn't forget the critters!


Happy Holidays to you!