Night 4

The tradition lives on...  Jay and Kyer joined us, Grandpa, and Grandma for Chanukah dinner.  It is always a good time when Jay comes over... the kids enjoyed playing with one another and just pick up from where they left off.  I made a Barefoot Contessa brisket (this one will be the last one I make in a long while) and Jawsh and Micah made latkes.  We had a rousing game of Driedel and enjoyed the Randy's Donuts that Jay brought over.  When will we see them again???

Best cousins

Born only two months apart, these two are so good to each other.  Thanks to Billy's influence, Kaitlyn can speak the language of Pokemon and is fluent in Skylander.  These two have so much in common that they will be forever friends.  I love this little girl and have already explained to the boys long ago that they can't marry their cousin, but they can find someone just like her!  When will Emma start hanging out with us???

Happy Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving at our home.  I was inspired by Barefoot Contessa so I followed her menu.  We started with Butternut Squash soup, Arugula Salad, Turkey, Carrots and Parsnips, Stuffing, and Green Beans with Gremolata.  Zach brought the mash potatoes and Bubbe made all the delicious desserts.  It was a nice time to enjoy our family and to be thankful for one another.  Will we celebrate Thanksgiving at our home again next year???

Happy Chanukah #1

Chanukah coinciding with Thanksgiving brings double the celebrations!  The next time this happens again is 2070 and then in 2165 so this is definitely a once in a lifetime thing.  Tonight, we read a story about Chanukah.  The boys love Chanukah... what will tomorrow night bring???

Happy Birthday Halmoni

November is a busy month full of birthday celebrations.  My mom's birthday is the last one to celebrate this month.  We had delicious seafood and a cake that Liam promptly drooled on while sneaking frosting.  What did Halmoni wish for???

After party

After Rolling Robots, we stayed in the neighborhood and went to the LA Zoo for a quick visit.  The boys love spending time with their cousins.  I truly believe that cousins are our first friends and if this is any indication of how they will be when they grow older, I know that these kids will always be there for one another.  How blessed we are, wouldn't you agree???

Happy Birthday Noah!

Noah's 7th Star Wars birthday party was at Rolling Robots in Glendale at the historic Seely Building. The kids got to battle robots and then make their own robots in the workroom.  I can't believe that Noah is 7 years old... wow... where did the time go???

Date night

We went out on our first date, November 17, 1999 and now 14 years later we are out again.  In 1999, Jawsh took me to a 50's cafe in Hillcrest called Corvettes where we noshed on hamburgers, salads, and fries.  This time we went to Connie and Ted's where we enjoyed Oysters, Portuguese Fish Stew, and a Lobster Roll.  I think we have come a long way in our culinary tastes since we were in college. It was so nice to spend some time alone... when will we go out again???

Happy Birthday Noah

Noah's class celebrated all the November birthdays together.  I was able to come and help at the end of the day, which made my day!  Noah was really excited to see me there.  When will I be able to come again and help???

Happy Birthday Harabujee

We celebrated my Dad's 71st birthday today.  After we sang Happy Birthday, Noah and Micah said "you're 71,"  Kaitlyn said, "you're 61," and them Emma said, "30" (I think).  Then my Dad gave Emma $20 for guessing "correctly."  Noah and Micah were so confused!  Liam helped blow out the candle with his saliva and everyone enjoyed the cake.  Wonder what my Dad wished for???

Fun times

Emo, Zach, and Sehee stayed with us for the weekend and the boys had such a nice time.  They love having people over and of course are especially spoiled when my sister is around.  When will they come back again to visit???