And we’re off!  He just stood up and started walking one day.  No turning back

GO ELI GO

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX4KE-2fqVE

Drunk walk

We had such a fun time with Jordan when he was Eli’s age at he Long Beach Aquarium so we brought them both there.  What a difference a couple of years makes.  Jordan was more interested in the machine that showed pictures of whales than the actual live fish/sharks.  Eli definitely enjoyed it though

At Jordan’s pre-school every Friday one kid is designated “Shabbat Boy/Girl.”  On that day they get to have their parents at school with them for half of the day, carry around a special stuffed-toy Torah, get to sit in front of the class, and walk in line first.  It’s a big day for them.  And parents get to see them in action at school with the other kids.  Also, the kids stare at us in awe like we are famous or something.  A few weeks ago, Jordan had his big day:

Jordan got to hold Layla’s hand, who he likes because he says he likes her face and her braid.

They’re so happy!

And Tammy got to read to the class!

He even brought the Torah to Shabbat dinner at Safta’s

We had such a fun time in Chicago… Jordan and Tammy got to see the snow they wanted to see and we got to celebrate my Dad’s birthday and Thanksgiving together.

We were anxious about flying with the boys, but they did a great job even with a delay on the way home. I was the only one who whined.

Selfie before takeoff

Playin in the snow…

Celebrating being together…

Turkey time!! YUM!

Play time

Time to act like a dog?

Tammy and Shoshana excursion into the City

Tammy and Jessie reunited!

Love

Looking forward to visiting again when it’s warm!

These are late additions from Lisa’s camera.  LOVE THESE!

We went to Michael’s 4th birthday party and watched a “Bubbleist” entertain all the kids.  She literally put the kids inside of bubbles.  Fun party!

Eli and Jordan are becoming a musical duo.  Yes Eli now uses Jordan’s microphone to sing…

Fun day at the park

Jordan learning to swing on his own…

Eli swinging

Still obsessed with Toy Story

Jordan enjoying school

Including hanging with friends

Picture day

The scene at our house when Tammy makes her famous and tasty pasta bolognese.  You could hear a pin drop as they scarf it down

Eli learning to walk

And learning to talk: “dusksoo” = ducks.  “Apa” = Airplane, “Ada” = Dada

Silly time!!! (this is one of our favorite videos yet)

And just hangin out and having fun

Next post, photos from Chicago!

We took Woody and his partner Woody Jr out for trick or treating… Minnie Mouse gave Jordan an adorable companion…  He was stunned when he ran into another kid dressed up like Buzz Lightyear

Jordan still asks to put on that costume every day, usually the first request when he wakes up

Jordan has really loved the pumpkins and falling leaves all season

And of course, hanging with cousins!