Apple Picking

We went apple picking with our friends Antonio and Ariana today.  It was a beautiful fall day, and we picked lots of apples--which we have turned into apple sauce, an apple crisp for our Sukkot dinner, and slow-cooker apple butter.

This cow really liked us.

Grabbing some low-hanging fruit.

Good times on the farm.

Happy Sukkot!

Matching cousins and a 1st haircut!

What a week--Yom Kippur and Hersh had his first haircut.  Yom Kippur was Yom Kippur.  It is always a tough day for us, where we feel lonely and just a little bit unsure.  Maybe this is how it is supposed to feel--a day for reflection, introspection, and true self-honesty.  A highlight of the day was seeing Lewes, as he and Hersh were dressed like twinkies!  It was really cute and they seemed happy to see each other as well.

In other news, Hershel had his first haircut ever yesterday.  We had been going back and forth whether or not it was time to cut his hair, or if we should wait.  Taking care of his hair was getting harder and harder, as even though it didn't look too long, because it is so curly, it was always getting tangled and matted, or super frowey.  Thus, haircut time.  I did it myself with a little assistance from Jacob.  Hersh sat very nicely for it, and was really psyched about the spray bottle.  We are all pleased with the result, and this milestone can now be checked off the list!

Haircut:  BEFORE

 DURING:

AFTER:

Exploring some new watercolors.

This is what I see when I look in the backseat.

A boy and his owl.

 Cousins!

Rosh in the Rock

Last weekend we boarded a plane for one of our favorite destinations---Little Rock!  It had been decided that all members of the Lewis Family would gather in the Rock to celebrate Rosh HaShannah together.  We spent the weekend enjoying family fun time--Aunt Mimi made Hersh into a burrito!  There was lots of rain, so Hersh and I headed to the Discovery Museum one morning.  We also all had our teeth cleaned, including Hersh!  We took a walk by the River, and Rich and I took an 8 mile bike ride!  We also enjoyed delicious holiday food and most of all, being together.

Now we are back home.  Lots of walks in the evening and tricycle rides.  We are in the rhythm of the school  year, and Hersh is enjoying his experience thus far.  There are a few tears when I leave him in the morning, but I think it is because he is said that I am leaving. To be honest, I am sad that I am leaving him!  The air is changing and Fall is approaching.  I am embracing the shift, but hope that the daylight will last a little bit longer...

A masterpiece.

Hershel getting his teeth cleaned by Sabba:

River walk.

Playing with Bamombelle.

Tricycle ride.

The Whole Mishpacha

Playing the shofar with Aunt Mimi.

Definitely a 2 year old

If there was ever any doubt that we are currently living with a 2 year old, things currently happen on a daily basis that remind us of how very awesome and how very 2 Hersh is.

Yesterday morning Hersh said to me, "I know what a fire truck has on it."  We then proceeded to make a list  (I was the scribe and Hersh the reporter)--sirens, red/yellow, ladder, lights, hose, bombero.  Jacob and Hersh then put on firemen hats and drew a very detailed picture using the list as a guide.

The other morning on the way to school, Hersh and I were discussing all of the different buses that we pass on our morning drives--mostly he points out all of the city buses verses the school buses.  Upon seeing a school bus he said, "Imma, I'll go on the school bus one day."  I replied, "You sure will."  He then said, "You'll come with me?"  After a moment of thought, I replied, "Yes, Hershel I definitely will."  Now, I know he is only 2, but the idea of sending on a school bus to a big, giant school is slightly nauseating for me.  So, if and when he actually gets on a school bus, I will most definitely be accompanying him.

Hersh has also started to tell us about his dreams.  He told Jacob that there was a man in a hat and two pirates in his room last night!  Sounds a bit creepy to me, but definitely exciting for him!  Hersh has also been playing his guitar and putting on concerts for us.  We also think he must be going through a growth spurt because he has been eating a lot more than usual!  Oh, HBB, we love you!