Happy Hannukah!

Eight crazy nights. A party at daycare. A trip to Boston. Traditions abound.




Showing off the Hannukah spirit




Enjoying a snack after the daycare holiday party




Lighting the menorah with Daddy






Showing off presents




It wouldn't be Hannukah without a jelly-filled donut. For a boy who does not like sweets, Jonathan had no problem finishing off his donut.





Sara's latkes




Helena and Jonathan with all of their Boston cousins





Daddy and Jonathan with Gabby



A silly picture of Jonathan and Daddy




It wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the movie theater. Jonathan experienced his first movie!




Jonathan asleep in the car ride home from Boston




Jonathan showing off his Spider-Man pajamas

Fall Formal Pictures

Happy Thanksgiving!

We decided to be adventurous this year. With the kids already waking up early, we headed to NYC to watch the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade live and in person. We found a great viewing location in front of the Time Warner building at Columbus Circle. And the balloons looked much smaller in person. We headed home as soon as we saw Jonathan's favorite - Spiderman. Hope everybody had a happy Thanksgiving.

Investiture as a Girl Scout Daisy

Helena officially became a Girl Scout Daisy last week during a formal investiture ceremony. We appreciated all of the support we received from family and friends during the magazine and nut sale. Girl Scout cookies are in the spring!!!




Helena holding the American flag during the ceremony




Being sworn in by her troop leader




Helena showing off some of her new patches




The Troop

Washington D.C.

The family went to Washington D.C. for the long holiday weekend. We hit some museums and the zoo, and visited cousins living in the area.




Helena making a funny face for Sara as we are walking between museums




At the Air & Space Museum




Helena and Jonathan have the "wright" stuff, posing in front of the famous plane of first flight




Helena showing her piloting skills




Jonathan bringing his passengers a shaky flight





Jonathan getting lost in space




Jonathan posing with a space suit




Helena with cousin Robert




At the National Zoo, Jonathan was shy about posing with the panda




The flamingo kids




Jonathan staring down one of the lions




The family with cousin Abram




Helena with Abram and Anna

Trick or Treat at the Mall

Jonathan excited for whatever they were giving out at Victoria's Secret







Worn out after all of the walking

Halloween at Daycare

Officer Awesome




Helena and Jonathan




Posing while waiting for a snack




Needing a snack after all that walking







Family picture

Happy Halloween!

Halloween parade at Helena's school




There's our witch!







Helena with her teacher, Ms. Molina




Class picture