Snowy!

This weekend we woke up to about an 1 1/2 of snow!  It was the perfect amount of snow to make everything feel cozy and white, but not make you feel snowed in, like a real snow storm.  We went for a lovely walk in the morning and had fun running around the open field.  We also watched the plow/sander truck for a while, which was lots of fun!  Hersh is feeling better from his cold, and we are doing our best to stay warm, and have been spending lots of time reading books on the couch!

No matter the season, I love the beach.

This past weekend we took our first (of hopefully many) trips to the MD shore.  It was sunny, beautiful, a little chilly, but so incredibly wonderful to be near the ocean.  For me, it really doesn't matter what time of year it is, I just love being at the beach.  Walking along the sand, finding shells, hearing the ocean.  The beach is my perfect place. 

Fortunately, Jacob and Hersh really like it there too.  Hersh loved the waves and the sand, the puddles caused by the tide, the shells and crabs, and running on the open, empty beach.  We went with Lowell, Nina, and Lewes, and took the boys for their first official game of mini-golf.  Hersh seemed to enjoy the experience and Lewes snoozed through the game, so overall, mini-golf was a success! 

Not too much else is happening.  We have all been battling a typical winter cold, which is truly no fun!  Poor Hershel Bershel Bear keeps asking for his nose to be wiped and he has an upset tummy--poor guy.  Hopefully everyone is on the mend and we can have some adventures this weekend!

Just some fun at home:

Getting ready to go "swimming" with the animals and find all of the gems.

Saying, "Od Mayim"

Taking in the snow.

Ready to go inside and warm up.

Gotta wear shades on the beach.

Splashing!

I have a really great brother.

And a wonderful family.

So sunny!

12 years of love!

Running into waves!

1st game of skeeball!

With his putter.

Helping get the balls in the hole.

Snoozing like a champ!

Finishing up and starting again

We finished 2011 with a lot of fun, and a whole lot of family!  First, we celebrated Hanukah with Aunt Nina, Uncle Lowell, Lewes, and Grandma.  Then Sabba, Savta, and Jessica came into town from Little Rock.  Needless to say, Hersh (and me and Jacob) couldn't have been any happier to have our loved ones around. 


Hersh's language skills are increasing daily.  Yesterday Jacob asked him if he wanted an egg.  He said yes, so Jacob proceeded to cook an egg.  Hersh then said, "No, cook it?  Egg.  Peel, peel." Which Jacob figured out meant that Hersh wanted a hard boiled egg--amazing!  We are in love with this boy and cannot wait to see what 2012 brings!

Covering his eyes to light candles, just like it's Shabbat!

 

Playing with Grandma!

The Imma's

Holding em' tight!

Sad to see Hanukah end.

We loved the aquarium.

Hersh loves painting!

The Lewis Family!

Love these folks!

"Adult" dinner :)

Morning reading with Savta.

The boys.

Savta is silly!

Identical smiles.