summertime fun!

It was visiting day for Jena at camp and here are a few pictures of her having a blast! Stef was at free swim during my visit and came over for a quick hello. I've also posted a picture of our driveway chalk-artwork.

..and the years keep rolling by...

It is the last week of school already. Stefanie spent the week playing games and winning the first grade spelling bee, Hebrew bee and a coming in second in math. Jena was the proud winner of the friendship award because "she is a friend to everyone". A few pictures to compare to the first day of school. Camp here we come!

we're still here

we've been busy helping Zayde adjust to his new hip. the girls have been real troopers, putting up with multiple long drives and visits to the hospital and rehab. We are all happy that Zayde is now home and doing great. Here are a few new pictures of Stefanie from Authors Night at school. everyone in the class wrote books and read them aloud to the parents. The pictures of Jena are from her pulmonalogist appointment. All I had in my purse to play with was my camera, so she had a great time taking pictures of herself as we waited for the doctor. Two more weeks of school- yippee!

Mothers Day: part 2

We met Aunt Sarah, Uncle Dave and Rafi at Storybook land (our local amusement park) and everyone had a great time. The girls rode every ride at least once and Rafi did a lot of watching and pointing. Stef was especially happy to have her Uncle Dave there who agreed to go on all the crazy spinning rides that Mommy won't set foot on. We then had Amah and Zayde and our good friends Alisa, Dori and Kate over for a barbeqe. Fun, friends, family and food : everything a Mommy could want for a great mothers day!

Happy Mothers Day: part one

Stefanie and her class prepared a wonderful Mothers Day brunch. They made pictures and wrist flowers for all the mothers , as well as bagels and homemade kugel. I also brought home a beautiful flower in a handpainted pot. On sunday we are going to celebrate with a trip to Storybook Land and then Amah and Zayde are coming over for dinner. More pictures to follow.....

Party Like a Rock Star!

Stefanie celebrated her birthday with a Rock Star party and 17 of her closest friends. They all had hair, nails, and make-up then had a dance party. I'd say a great time was had by all.

this is what 7 looks like-

Happy birthday Stefanie! we love you! and a picture to let you know Jena is back to her old self.