Sunday, April 30, 2017

Bites, Teeth, Spring Concert, and More!

Woke up one morning and Benji's whole face was swollen (especially above one eyelid and below the other).  Turns out, he was bitten in the night!  We, of course, suspected this, but were not 100% sure until the swelling went down (3 days later!!!) and we could actually see the bite marks!


Such a trooper!

Ready for some meds.

Can you blame the bugs for nibbling on this face?!



After a few days, he was much better!

So, we're at a tball game and Derek decides to use his teeth to open his water bottle.  His 2nd tooth was not very loose, but it sure was after he did that!  (And, after a few tears and a very wobbly tooth, Derek got ready for his game).  As he approaches the plate, he comes to the fence and hands Mommy his tooth, which had just fallen out!  Batter up!!!




Getting ready for the tooth fairy!





The next morning.


Much more alert than the first time the fairy came!


Spring in S FL, looks more like Fall up north!  The boys enjoy playing in the leaves!


The lower school at North Broward has an impressive Strings program -- Derek's 1st grade class performed what they learned throughout the year, at the Township Theater!

Patiently waiting for the performance to begin.

Taking Stage



























Derek Violin Spring Concert


Pooped after his performance!



It's spring time and everything is growing wildly --- even the boys' hairs!


Before

Blue Tongue and All!

After

Derek also had a piece entered in the school's art show!



And he's been working on programming at school, too!

This card was created by Derek and it even lights up!
The love these boys have found for one another on the baseball diamond is indescribable!  They're friends both on the field and off!  They enjoyed an afternoon at the pool -- such cute dudes!







At our temple, the boys enjoyed an Israel Independence Day Celebration!





Benji LOVED the animals!





Sunday, April 16, 2017

Parties, Passover, and Packages



The boys SO enjoy going to the theater for the Family Fun Series.  After the show, the boys have the chance to meet the actors!  For this particular show, Gabi and Ella enjoyed and then came back to our house for a sleepover!

Derek and Tigger!

Josh enjoying his Hoffman's Chocolates.

Ella helps Daddy make pizza!

Gabi, Ella, Derek, and Josh all slumber together!

Since Josh had so much fun shuffle-boarding, he decided to show Benji how it's done!




Josh loves his Mama -- and her belongings (Cubbies Hat and High Heels included)!


Another Chef Eric and Derek creation!

Benji approves!




















See all of the other creations here:




Another Big Book came home from Josh's class:







Benji invades Derek's bed for a bedtime story.


Meanwhile, Zaide takes the boys to an NB baseball game:




Benji learns all sorts of things at school -- here he gets to use his fine and gross motor skills to paint using different textures.



Our new tangerine tree is only a branch or two big, but look at all of the fruit, already!


Pancake Breakfasts are always a hit!

D for Derek

J for Joshua

His best Mikey impersonation.

Derek tries some stilts out at a birthday party.


Another year, another Seder.  This year, at Grandma Candy and Papa Harvey's table!





Let the Seder begin!

The Walcoff's, Wilen's, and Kurcbart's also joined in!

Benji practices asking the four questions.

Who is keeping who entertained?

Dinner time!!



Josh truly enjoys this holiday -- which is
also Mommy's favorite holiday!















































































Cousins

The boys share a video with Safta.

The boys may be enjoying tball, but Benji just can't wait to be a part of the league!  He has his brother's bag, glove, and water bottle!


These snuggle-muffins.



Josh and Benji help unpack the boxes of goodies sent by B & Z!

Such a cute package!

I think this one is a keeper!







Derek creates a chef's hat in preparation for cooking this week!

The boys help Zaide wash his car!