Pesach 2014

This week we are celebrating Pesach.  We spent the first night in Brooklyn at my Aunt Sandy's house, which is where I went for every holiday as a child.  I love going to Brooklyn, being at her house, and being with my whole family.  I am so grateful that my children are able to experience an Aplebaum/Sharrin Seder.  Hershel and AlteLu were little lovers, and everybody thought they were delicious.  For the 2nd seder we were at the Lewis/Klein abode in Philly.  Needless to say, this was an amazing time as well.  We love being with Addie and Craig, and sweet Isaac is an additional bonus to our Philly time. Hersh feels like their house is a second home.  He said "we are the hosts of the seder" and when other children arrived, he gave them a tour of the house, specifically saying, "Here are my secret stairs."  At other points he also told Jacob that it was ok if he uses "my bathroom."  This kid is a riot!

Alte seems to be saying more words.  There is a dog at the house in Philly as well as 3 little dogs at my aunt's house in Brooklyn.  On numerous occassions Alte said, "dg, dg," right to the dog.  She also said, Addie, Craig, and Isaac, in her deep, gutteral tone.  She is still super happy and smiley, but still not very keen on anyone holding her other than a few select people.

Today Hersh and I went and purchased his bike, which is his 4th birthday present from Sabba and Savta--thank so much!  He is loving it.  Also, AlteLu's birth present from Sabba and Savta arrived--an amazing mixed media piece done by a talented artisit friend.  It is so nice to know that she will have this meaningful piece of art for her entire life.  So much to be grateful for!

 Brooklyn:

Visiting with Aunt Sandy

And with Peggy

Helping put out the Hagadot

 Philly:

Had Gadya!

His "photographer" outfit

Beautiful artwork for Alte Luna

Bike!