Lewis Family Visit

To finish up the Fall Chagim we had a visit from Sabba, Savta, and Philadelphia Lewis and Klein Families.  From Shabbat to plays, pumpkin picking, visits to the bookstore, Candy Crush, the zoo, celebrating Simchat Torah, and wedding dress shopping, it was an amazing few days.  Hersh and AlteLu couldn't have been any happier then to have the house filled with their favorite people.  "Sabba and Savti" as AlteLu calls them, loved their new quarters, and being with Aunt Mimi was almost too joyful for AlteLu to handle.  Hersh loved reading to Isaac, and showing Isaac around his room.  The boys also enjoyed a tractor ride at the pumpkin farm together--so sweet!  Now all we need to do is make it through this crazy election and Thanksgiving will be upon us!

Sukkot Dinner w the Aplebaums

Last night we had our annual Sukkot Dinner with the Aplebaums.  As usual, it was a grand time.  Food, laughter, forced picture taking, and lots of playing.  The rope swing was in full use, mancala was played, and lots of Lego construction occurred.  We love the Aplebaums.

Next the Lewis family will arrive, and our two kiddos cannot wait for some time at home with Sabba and Savta.  With weather in the 80's, it's been a lovely Sukkot thus far.

Early Fall Hike

Yesterday we ventured to Lake Needwood for an early Fall hike.  Everyone enjoyed the breeze, the rocks, the picnic.  AlteLu found lots of rocks that were her "caterpillars."  Hersh told me that he wished he had wings so that he could fly to Little Rock and have a sleep over with Sabba and Savta, and then to Lewes' house.  AlteLu has told us that she wants to be a nurse who lives in California.  AlteLu is also in her "I need it NOW" phase.  We're hoping it ends soon.
Sukkot is now upon us. and we are preparing for lots of guests.  The weather is beautiful and we are grateful for these days.

Shana Tovah 5777

Rosh HaShannah has come and gone, and we are fortunate to have started a very sweet new year.  We went to shul, enjoyed a walk in the woods with our new walkie-talkies, and celebrated with friends and family.  We are working with AlteLu on having a calmer reaction when something upsets her, and to ask for things in a friendlier way.  We are working with Hersh on listening and making good choices.  We've also started talking with him about what he enjoys and how he likes to spend his time.
AlteLu has adopted some of Hersh's hand me down overalls--so cute, and this morning Hersh spent an entire half hour telling me all the details of a dream he remembered.  What a wild ride life truly is.  So many people, choices, emotions, and joys.  Can't wait to see what this year has in store for the Lewis Family:)