ANOTHER new cousin!

Getting crafty with it!  Before Mommy heads off to visit our newest cousin, Eliora Sophie, we've been delving into Josh's newest birthday gifts.

Sail-cars!

Making our own Puppets!

Who needs a puppet, when we can decorate ourselves?

Word.

"Sherms Good Glasses"

Sweet Joshie.

Arrested for cuteness.

Mommy is off to meet Eliora (to the greatest snowfall in Chicago in 120+ years!!!)

Introducing Eliora Sophie Margolis!!!

A Brisk Winter Morning

Bubby and Zaidy remind themselves why they moved to Florida.

Outside the Pevsner Residence.

No matter how cold --- it's still beautiful --- for now.

Outside the Many Margoli Home

Inside the Many Margoli home!

That's better!

Daddy snuggles

Such a good baby!

Happy in Zaide's arms.

The proud OLDEST sis!

Eliora's baby naming was on the same day as...

...Laila's 6th Birthday!!!

Nothing but love!

Dusty and Jody meet Eliora!

The Girls received matching PJ's.
We think Bubby can fit in Laila's pair!

Bubby remembers why she moved to warm S FL.

Resting is rough!

Big AND Little Sister, Adaya, snuggles with Zaide!

It was a great (short) trip and we cannot wait for ALL of the cousins to meet and get together, soon!!!

Joshua's 3rd Birthday!

What time is it?  Time for Josh's 3rd Birthday!!!

Morning snuggles.

Running around in half of a birthday suit.

Admiring turning 3.

Joshua is how many?!

Gator bounce house.

Fun for all.

Waiting for a balloon saber.

Meanwhile, Benji enjoys the swing.

Emily and Josh only a week apart -- my how they've grown!

Josh concurs the gator.

Derek protects the cupcakes.

Benji devours the pizza.

Papa and Zaide take it all in.

Someone is having a good time!

Getting ready to decorate cupcakes!

Busted!

What's sweeter the chocolate chips or the Derek finger?

Lighting the candle.

Let the decorating begin!

Josh's 3rd Birthday Party

Hmmmm.  Could use some more toppings.

Success!

Delicious!

A decorate your own cupcake dessert --- perfect for a part at a park!

Time to enjoy the cake!

Too many sprinkles?  NO SUCH THING!

Josh's final sword.

Juggling with Neil

Neil Goodman --- professional, timely, hard-working, talented  -- and for hire!
Balloon animals, juggling, unicycling, and more!

Back home to enjoy some gifts!

Josh's favorite present of the day --- his $2.99 whistle.

Ohhhhhh

He even likes the cards!

Derek helps Josh with ALL of his gifts.

Josh truly enjoyed his singing card.

Josh's Singing Card

Benji enjoys balloons with Papa.

Derek and Josh are not the only ones who enjoy presents.

Balloooooons!

Derek tries out the domino run!

From Batman and Spiderman --- Happy 3rd Birthday, Joshua!

Happy 3rd Birthday to Joshua

Some Josh-isms that we currently enjoy hearing:

• "Hello, B'lady!"
• "I have an o-dea"
• Instead of saying "my" he says "mine"  -- "That's mine hat."
• Because is said as "e-cause"