Sunday, March 12, 2017

Purim and Spring Break 2017

Another Spring Break and another Purim.  This year, Benji wanted to be a hamantaschen and Josh wanted to be a fireman.   

Such a cute little hamantaschen.

A hamantaschen eating a hamantaschen.

Decorating Shushan.

Building Shushan.

Playing with props.

Getting ready for a show!

Derek was even able to join since
it was his Spring Break.  He
chose to be a construction worker.























































Cuties at the castle.
Meanwhile, back at home, apparently we
only have a plumber on duty.  hehehe.

Serious turtle power here.


The Vasquez Family came for a visit and the kiddos had SO much fun together!

Dinner on the patio.



Derek reads.






























Mommy worked throughout her Spring Break to reorganize all of the toys in the house.  We now have them (organized) in one place -- let's see how long it lasts!
The boys enjoy the new space.















Space for their "kitchen" and to monkey around!


And a great use of closet space!

The first day back after Spring Break, and Derek is back to his antics.  A typical "pick up" at after care finds him with his friends having a grand old time!


Derek agrees --- it's time to trim the hedges!

Benji goes for a ride to check out the perimeter.

































Friday, March 10, 2017

Willa, Grandparents' Day, Abba, Tball, Mystery Reader

First, an update on Willa.  Aaron and Eric had a lovely visit in Phoenix and Bubbie Z and Zaide Shermie got to meet Willa!























She's still got it!

Starting the day with a beautiful rainbow.




Derek with Grandma, Bubby, and Safta at Grandparents' Day!
Another Shabbat, another Abba -- this time Benji!  Aaaand, because Derek finished up with Grandparents' day early, Bubby brought him over to celebrate with Benji -- he even ended up reading to the class!






The best part of being abba?




The abba with his brothers and bub.


Sharing Abba duties with buddy Jake!

Derek was asked to read a book to the class.


Next up --- opening Day for tball!

Marching in the parade

After marching, it was time for their home opener!

Josh rounds first in a wonderful hit!

Derek scores at home!





We even saw Miss Laurie there!

There were all sorts of games and prizes afterwards!




Here's to a great season!




















It may be Derek and Josh that had the game, but the festivities certainly wore Benji out!
 Bauby M and Zaidy Shelly are going to be moving to Florida and we cannot wait!  We went over to their new place to help set a few things up --- Derek said, "Look, I'm the first to use their bathroom!"


After a power nap, a power drive?

Catboy!

Uncle Keith was in briefly and helped put the boys to bed.

Ilan and Josh on Hat Day at school!

Derek was busy during his sleepover at Bubby and Zaide's house!












































Since it's Derek's spring break, he decided to be the mystery reader for Josh's class!


He can't believe his eyes!


Spring Break means Spring (Dental) Cleaning!
Lamika and her boo.