Cold Day in December

Well, we had to bust out our winter gear today, it was a cold one. I took the boys for a 'pajama' run this AM (they were wearing their PJs) and layered them up under 4 blankets. Let's just say we were the only crazies out this AM, but the boys love looking at all of the holiday decorations and I thought this AM would be the prime time for viewing. The sun had not come up yet at 7 when we headed out, so it was even better. When they returned, we played some ball in the yard (after changing out of their pajamas).

Warm Day in December

Last weekend was unseasonably warm here in San Antonio. Not to make all of you cold weather folks jealous, but it was about 60 and sunny. We enjoyed playing basketball and soccer with our neighbors, playing on the playground and Sam even got a chance to walk a very docile pug, named Otto.

Chanukah Cookies and the Menorah

The boys love sweets (definitely my children)! We enjoyed some Chanukah cookies that our neighbor, Christina, so nicely bought for us. Then we enjoyed some candle lighting. By the eigth night, Sam was truly a pro at candle lighting and blessing singing. Hopefully next year, Tyler will be lighting his candles on his own as well.

Hassids on the River

We went to the Chanukah on the River festival during the week of Chanukah. It was great to have the entire family there. Followers of the blog will remember that last year, Polina was in town and Mike was in Iraq for the celebration. Let's just say this Chanukah was really wonderful. Tyler and Sam both enjoyed doing the horah on the Riverwalk, although I was a bit nervous that they were getting a bit too close to the edge at times. But luckily, everyone stayed dry.

Gingerbread Cookies

Sam, Mike and Tyler spent a Christmas Eve morning at the New Braunfels Childrens Museum. And when they asked for volunteers to decorate the gingerbread cookies, you can bet all three were the first ones there! It was hard to keep them focused on the task with all the goodies in front of them, but they left with their cookies still intact (and they have yet to remember to ask for them now at home...).

Does the Dinosaur Bite?

Jon and Alysha gave Sam a great Chanukah present. Here is Sam both intrigued and very afraid of his new dinosaur. Sam has slowly warmed up to him and Tyler laughs every time the dinosaur tries to clench on his outstretched hand. Thanks for the gift, Jon and Alysha!

Chanukah Show

Here is Sam and his Green Bird classmates singing and dancing to "Eight Days of Chanukah". As you can see, Sam is really having a blast.