Brackenridge Park

This was a very sunny, unseasonably warm day in San Antonio, deep in January. We explored a new area of Brackenridge Park, here you see the boys enjoying some playground time after we took the train to a park and fed the ducks. A very, relaxing day!

Exotic Zoo

Prior to the last day of 2009, we decided to take a family field trip to the Johnson City Exotic Zoo, a piece of land about 60 minutes north of San Antonio, which has become home to deer, llama, bison, camel, ostrich, zebra, lemurs, and many other animals. Luckily we and the Mets and the Friedmans were the only ones out on our 'safari', so we really had a very unique experience. Here you see the bisons who have VERY large and adept tongues and then you can see the camels who really like to get VERY close to the food, even reaching their necks into the tour vans. Suffice it to say, we had a great time.

The Zoo with Polina

Any trip to San Antonio would not be complete with a trip to the zoo. Thankfully Polina was around to try and save my children from falling into the San Antonio river when everyone decided to go very close to the edge to feed the fowl. The real animals are always great, but for some reason, the kids love the lion statue at the entrance to the zoo best!

Snow in San Antonio

Well, it never snows here, once in a while, perhaps an 'ice storm', but definitely not snow. And just like trucking in tons of snow for the Olympics, going on now in Vancouver, B.C., here in San Antonio, they make sure that us Northerners have a taste of home around the holidays. As I sit her in shorts and a t-shirt on February 21st in a 70 degree sunny day, believe me, we are happy here without the snow.

Fiesta Texas

The kids went to Fiesta Texas during Michelle's visit. For those of you who are not aware, it is one of the largest Six Flags in the country and only 10 minutes from our house. With fond memories of Nantasket Beach and Paragon Park and screaming 'roller coaster' as we came around the bend, similarly, now as we drive down 1604, I can hear 'roro coatar' from Tyler as our nearby roller coaster comes into view. As you can see, most everyone loved the park, Tyler had to be extricated off a ride...but enjoyed something more his own speed later.

Far Outdated: Michelle and the Boys

Michelle came with Polina for a visit to San Antonio, long overdue. The boys just adored her, following her around, copying her every move and laughing with her non-stop. They continue to ask for Michelle'ka' even months after her visit. Come back again!

Tyler Singing in Hebrew

Well, first I asked Tyler to sing Happy Birthday as we had just had a small party for Michelle's 10th birthday, but he chose to shout out to Gema instead. And then he did a rendition of some of his favorite Hebrew tunes. I think he is destined to be a singer in the shower.