Catching up

Life has been busy! I will try to recap quickly and go on to the pictures.  

Earlier this year, SCM received her first Siddur in the middle of 1st grade. We have some pictures and a video of part of her siddur play. 

Shortly after that, toward the end of January, we moved into a larger living space to accommodate our Baruch Hashem, growing family. Uncle Stu-Stu came to help us with our move, and we are so appreciative of his help!

Then, we had a visit from Shoshana's parents to celebrate her birthday and also help with unpacking and settling in. Following their visit, came a visit from Moshe's parents to also help unpack and celebrate Purim with us!  The following month was very busy preparing for Pesach, and on Pesach we enjoyed a visit from Bubbie Evie.  It was a beautiful and delightful yom tov.

With Springtime close on the heels of Pesach, we enjoyed time to spend in our "new" backyard. The girls have all been growing so much, but we really took notice of MNM's growth and independence as we observe her playing on slides, talking more, and overall developing.

There was a Hachnassas Sefer Torah by the Kehilla, and the kids loved the Torah parade in the streets.   We also enjoyed Hillary and Stu's visits then.

In late May, Moshe brewed some beer to participate in a fundraiser for the local NCSY chapter during their Basar-fest event for the community in which they featured several different types of meats prepared in many different ways.  It was a great event, and we used it to kick off Moshe's "side business" of Simcha Label- designing custom labels for people. We got our first customer!

TLM has also taken a leap and began to read this summer! She got a library card and is starting to recognize and decode words.

Camp is now in full swing and the girls are having a blast!

We are looking forward to Aunt Hillary and Uncle David's wedding at the end of the summer!

SCM and MNM on Erev Shabbos

Chanukah 1

Chanukah 2

TLM painting with her Chanukah gift

3 girlies in green Shabbos dresses

SCM putting together a puzzle

So proud!

MNM climbing away

A swing in the playstructure! What could be better?

TLM getting more interested in books

SCM working in a workbook

SCM made this African mask while learning about Africa

SCM Siddur play

SCM siddur play song and her lines

We are so proud!

Looking inside her new siddur

Hug!

More hugs!

MNM on my shoulders

Hugs with TLM

Our Purim "Shalach Manos" - a wine bottle and a sandwich (disclaimer: that was not actually what we gave out in shalach manos)

Ima with the girls in costume on the school dress up day for Purim

On Purim- Abba with a cute baby cow

V'nahafachu - Ima wearing Microsoft swag

Abba as Abe Lincoln

Zorro Zeide

Grandma in a Jester's hat with Abba

MNM deciding what to order

MNM exploring the new house

All dressed up for a wedding!

TLM with Mrs. Spinell at the wedding

The Kallah

The Chosson

TLM cozy in the laundry basket

Matzah Factory at SBH!

Chol HaMoed Pesach at Kidz Bounce 1

Chol HaMoed Pesach at Kidz Bounce 2

Chol HaMoed Pesach at Kidz Bounce 3 (with Ella and Atara)

Chol HaMoed Pesach at Kidz Bounce 4

Chol HaMoed Pesach at Kidz Bounce 5

Frisbee in our backyard

TLM sliding in our backyard

MNM sliding in our backyard

Super MNM with cape and all

MNM and TLM snuggle on the couch

TLM and her baby doll

A doll among the dolls

So many missing teeth!

MNM with a flag at the Hachnassas Sefer Torah

SCM and TLM marching with the kids

Everyone coloring together

Beer at Basarfest -Bastoberfest (TM)

Basarfest

Introducing....Simcha Label! (TM)

Sharing with her sister

MNM playing with baby dolls

TLM putting on MNM's shoes