Yom Kippur was next on our "to do" list. It was good to have family around!
Helping Mom prepare for Kol Nidre.
Getting ready for a goofy new year?
We hope everyone has a happy and healthy New Year!
Brotherly Love - starting off the year with Sweetness!
Josh is ready to help Zaide break the fast!
But first, some serious business -- playing!
We were SO happy to join the Wilens at their Break Fast!
One thumb, one thumb...drumming on the drum.
Josh really didn't like the giraffe!
Derek inspects the spots.
Back at home, Derek enjoys his new "Fire Car" - made from this tiny box!
Mommy took a quick shot, and this is what she got!
Derek shows Josh how to honk the horn!
Brothers working together to color the car!
While Uncle Keith was in town, Cherry made him some of her fried chicken! We sure enjoyed it!
Derek loves Cherry's Fried Chicken
Coloring a picture of Uncle Keith.
One last photo opp with Uncle Keith:
Josh really enjoyed playing with his Uncle!
Derek and Uncle Keith
It was great seeing you, Uncle Keith. Come back and visit us soon!!!
Derek has been getting good at riding his tricycle. He can now reach the pedals without blocks...so he likes to ride!
We were lucky...shortly after all of our company left town, Derek's Godfather Eric came for a visit! We missed Aaron this time around, but cannot wait to visit them soon in DC!
Josh shows Eric all of his toys.
Eric watched the boys while Daddy worked and Mommy tutored.
Morning snuggle time!
When Mommy came home, everyone went swimming! We were too busy having fun in the pool to take pictures, though.
All that swimming really takes it out of ya!
Derek really wanted Josh to take a ride with him in the Fire Car.
Josh wasn't as thrilled with the idea.
Vroooommmm
Joshua is really making his way around. He crawls to, climbs over, and pulls up on things to get to where he wants to go!
Nothing but smiles.
Derek shows Josh how the tunnel to his tent works.
Josh makes it through!
Derek's got all of his ducks cars in a row!
Picnicking for lunch!
Josh really enjoy picking up his food these days (and ate half a peach here)! - not bad for only 2 teeth!
Enjoying our time with Eric. The boys were so busy building things to show him:
Derek admires his work
"It's as big as ME!!!!"
Destructo-Josho stands on top of the tower!
One last day of fun before Eric heads home. Derek rode his bike to the park with Daddy, Joshua, Eric, and Mommy.
Daddy and Josh on the see-saw.
SO cute!
Look who's on the other side!
I swing, he swings, we all swing...together?
Josh really loves spending time with E!
Derek gained some robot arms over the weekend.
SO happy Eric extended his trip to visit us!
But we're SAD to see you go!!!
Derek and Josh helped Mommy and Daddy go grocery shopping for the week:
Joshua Aaron is officially 10 months old. This past week he helped celebrate the high holy days with Aunt Susie, Roberta, Safta, and Uncle Keith:
Enjoying a meal with Aunt Susie and Safta!
Deeeeelicious!
Sweet loving from Safta.
Daddy, in love with his 10 month old!
Smiles all around!
Daddy won't let the boys get a dog, but he'll let Josh take a ride on Whisper.
Pensive.
Ready for Shul.
Handsome Barbag Boys.
Grandma is in love!
Happy to be 10 months old!
(even if I pumped my head and have a bruise on my forehead)
Daddy is sooooooooo funny!
Yummy, delicious baby boy!
Silly tongue!
So happy to have time with Uncle Keithy Weithy!
Two good looking Barbag Guys!
One last shot before Uncle Keith heads back. Come back and visit soon! It was too fast!!!
Josh and Derek started the New Year by going to the doctor's office for their 9 month and 3 year check-ups! Both boys are doing great (and, aside from a few seconds of crying, both managed their shots well). Baby Josh weighed in at 17 lbs and big brother Derek is 27 lbs (and 2' 10")!
