three and a half

We did it. I couldn't help it. It was such a big deal to Sylvie and the winter is so dreary..we needed a bright orange cake, some decorations and some friends and family to celebrate with us.

Sylvie got 1/2 presents like three and a half - half dollars from my mother and three half pairs of socks from Noni. (to be joined by their partners in another box, of course) Not such a bad tradition to start.

Sylvie's Class Led Shabbat

The teachers were singing quietly so that the kids could be heard but the kids take that as their que to sing quietly. The whole thing was wispered. We went to Goldbergs for Ruebens and pickles to celebrate afterward.

Blessing over the candles.

In case you didn't know...she's the one in pink

Snow Day

Backyard Snow on one tree hill.

Joey's Birthday

Joey wanted his birthday dinner at a Tatami room at Busch Garden's. My parents ate there FORTY years ago when it was probably much um, better. Don't bring a one year old to a tatami room - everything is at their level including hot tea, soysauce, sticky rice and pokey chopsticks. Duh. At least Sylvie was dressed in her WINTER kimono.