Hanukah 2017

We've been very busy celebrating Hanukah with friends, family, and lots of latkes.   Each night has been a joyful celebration of its own, and the kids are truly excited.  We were fortunate to have Sabba and Savta with us for a few days, celebrated with the Aplebaums, and had Shabbanukah with the Siegelbaums. Hersh did a great job at his piano recital (regardless of the piano being out of tune), and now we are making it through the last few days until winter break.  AlteLu is sunny as always, saying things like, "Thank you so much, this is just delightful."  And for Hoppy's 3rd birthday she told Jacob, "Tomorrow is Hoppy's 3rd birthday, but it's just her family celebration.  I'm not sure if there will be a cake because my husband is the cakebaker, I just answer the phone."  And then she gives you this very matter of fact head nod.  She is truly one of a kind.

Quick Visit

After a very busy week, we were fortunate to have a quickie visit with Savta.  Each kid had some special Savta time-for AlteLu at her school Shabbat, and for Hersh, a special Savta/Hersh Shabbat dinner.  This dose of special love was just what everyone needed:)
Wherever we go these days people say to us, "Oh, she's so excited," about AlteLu.  To which we respond, "Not really, this is just how she is--sunny!"  It is hilarious.  This morning AlteLu has her kindergarten screening--how can this be?!?
Hersh got a perfect score on his music test, which he is quite proud of, and takes great pride in the stories he writes each week as part of his spelling homework. 
We also had our first snow of the season today--steady fall all day long, without much accumulation--perfect!

A Very Lewis Thanksgiving

We've just returned from our annual trip to Philly, where we were fortunate enough to celebrate Thanksgiving with the whole Lewis Family.  The weather was mild this year, which allowed for lazy, mellow days, and plenty of time outside.  The kids happily ate yogurt and cinnamon toast, wrestled in the leaves, and saw the movie Coco.  We were delighted to be with Sabba and Savta, and have all the aunts and uncles. Feeling grateful for this time together:)