So much snow & Costa Rica!

 The end of January and the start of February brought a huge snow/ice storm.  Days at home, schools closed for days as well... Hersh even came to work with me one day.  We watch Indiana Jones, Hersh made $$$ shoveling and learned so much about elderly neighbors and manual labor.  I then went to Costa Rica for a work retreat, and am so grateful for the professional success.  It was such a gift to know that all was well at home (although the first night that I cooked when I was back at home, Hersh exclaimed joy, and AlteLu said that 6 days of veggie burgers was too much:).  Sender had an amazing hagigah--the DC Expo, Hersh got his driver's permit (!!!), and Lu has been dancing with Julia Frost!

PR!

 In an effort to have some calm family time, we had the privilege of scooting to PR for a long weekend.  It was warm, beautiful and a total gift.  Both boys were dealing with not feeling their best, and Lu is working so hard to stick her double pirouettes, so their was some grumpiness...but we persisted, and took advantage of the beautiful island.  With the roof off the jeep, we frequented Guajataca, Puerto Hermina, Shack's Beach, and Eclipse.  We swam in our second bioluminescent bay (no kayaking this time!), drank lots of juego, ate tons of pizza, watched movies, swam in pools with tarantulas and poked anemones galore.    Jacob planned a great trip as always, and I am grateful for all the moments we have as a family of 5.