Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Eve

Kids had fun at the YMCA family party.


Alana with our neighbor, Christina


Cal in the middle of the balloon drop


Back at home, I buit a kick-ass fire (usually my fires never really get going!) Alana took this photo.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

High score


Cal was very proud of his score on this game at Tully's (the glare makes it hard to see, but he's #8).

First major snowfall



Alana licking snow from the back deck.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Nice evening at home


Larry roasting marshmallows (note oven mitt!)

Monday, December 28, 2009

Snowy morning


It was snowing hard this morning (this is my bus stop), but by noon the sun was out and the snow was pretty much gone. More is on the way.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Lazy day


The weather was so beautiful today - we tromped around the park for a long time, breaking ice in puddles, but I left my phone at home, so no photos. This afternoon, Alana wanted to make pumpkin bread (she had some at school before the break). She did a great job and was so proud.

Friday, December 25, 2009

After dinner


Roxy and Max enjoyed some scraps from the prime rib

At the mall



Alana with Theodore

At the Samaritan Center


Alana took this one


Cal packing cookies



Alana packing cookies



Larry sharpening knives


Thursday, December 24, 2009

At the mall


We were at the mall to see The Princess and the Frog.


Laughing at the mice in the pet store.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Snow


While much of the country was slammed last weekend, we haven't had a flake in over a week. Today it has been snowing all day, but hasn't accumulated much. Very pretty and seasonal.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009

Temple Concord Shabbat dinner/Hanukkah party


Blessing over the wine



Matt arrived from PA just in time for dinner



After dinner

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

5th night of Hanukkah


Alana's friends Lily (L) and Emily (R) joined us for the festivities.

Monday, December 14, 2009

4th night of Hanukkah

More latkes!

Caleb shares the headphones of his new MP3 player with Alana.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

How-to-Draw-Animals book


Alana is really enjoying this present.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

1st night of Hanukkah


An iron skillet is a must for latke making.


Yummy latkes!!


"Awesome!"

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Cold walk in the park


It's **freezing** but Roxy doesn't seem to mind.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Plowshares


I love this annual craft show sponsored by the Syracuse Peace Council. Here, the kids are enjoying the kids' area!

In the park


It was cold, but they didn't seem to notice.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Praying

Today Alana told me that sometimes she says the motzi silently before she eats. I have 2 completely opposing reactions to this. One is to be so pleased that she has embraced her Jewish heritage in this way. The other is to image 20 years from now her as a wig-wearing freak who won't visit her parents because we're not frum. Silly, I know.