The Entertainers

Speaking of performances, Uncle Alex was invited to be the opening act for comedian, Ricky Velez, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.!

So, Mommy and Daddy went to support Uncle Alex --- and boy was he great!

On our way!  Thanks Bubby and Zaide for watching the boys for the weekend!

Nothing says wintertime in D.C. like a unicorn hooded scarf.

The Kennedy Center is really stunning.

Alex about to perform!

While we were in D.C. we stayed with the Godfathers, Aaron and Eric.  We had so much fun celebrating Eric's birthday, that we didn't even take any pictures of us, just a few shots of our amazing meal at Plume.

Each dish was prettier than the next.

None of us were huge fans of beets, but check out the presentation!

Meanwhile, back at home, Bubby took all three boys to t-ball, while Zaide worked.

Getting ready for picture day.

Then back to Hollywood for some more fun with B & Z.

Playing with play-doh

Benji gets in on the conversation.

"Cheeeeee," says Benji.

Benji entertains Bauby M and Zaidy Shelly.

The boys get spoiled for Valentine's Day!

One last movie night.

It has been so wonderful having Bauby M and Zaide Shelly in from Chicago.  The boys really enjoy playing with them.

The boys perform some more Shabbat songs.

Benji flirts with Zaide Shelly.

Best Buds.

The Boys!

Zaidy Shelly reads to the boys.

Snuggle Bauby Time!

Josh continues his obsession with the red and blue hearing aids that Bauby M wears.

Mommy went to a Mommy's night out -- and a few hours later,
came home with this piece.  Not bad for a rookie?

Mommy took Derek and Josh to see The Wizard of Oz, performed
by the Lower School at Mommy's School.  The boys LOVED it!

Benji has both Zaides wrapped around his fingers, literally!

Benji loves this doggie!

Derek and Cousin Lila.

Benji tries out his first pair of shoes!!!

His other best bud!

Who knew ice cream eating could be so hilarious?

Bubby helps (?) Josh get into PJs.

Bauby reads a bedtime story to Josh.

Benji serves Derek a night cap.

Giving good-bye hugs to Bauby.

Yes, Benji, we are so sad to see Bauby and Zaide head back to Chicago, but they'll be back another time!

The next morning, Benji is up and at 'em, ready to make breakfast.

Benji looks for the right combination of ingredients.

This'll do the trick!

Then, off to school for Derek and Josh to create and learn new things!

This is Derek's page from his class Thanksgiving Book.
"I am thankful for my brothers."
"If someone doesn't have a bed, I would give them a sleeping bag, and a teddy to snuggle with."

At school, Josh created a "J" with his legos.

Bedtime characters.  Each night is always filled with new and exciting things, like Derek's bedtime attire, or Benji laying down to read himself to sleep, or Josh doing some nighttime artwork right before bed!

Weekends are full of lazing around and going to friends' birthday parties.

He shoots, he scores!

Silly Benji.

We finished up this month with the school's annual outdoor concert.

Getting ready for the show!

Balloons -- check.

Lounging around and eating while listening to some awesome music!