Zoe's Simchat Bat and other goodies

On Sunday April 8, we celebrated a Simchat Bat (celebration of our daughter) to name (again - we had done it at Shul when Zoe was 3 weeks old) Zoe Claire/Shaina Zahara. Zoe is named for her Grandpa Stan's mother Sadie Schulman (Zoe/Shaina meaning beautiful) and for his birth mother who died when we was very youung Celia Schulman (Claire/Zahara meaning brightness). It was a beautiful ceremony and we were so thrilled to be surrounded by all of our family and so many friends as well as Zoe and Zachary's friends.


Here we all are as we began some readings for Zoe. Zachary was a big help as he lead the kiddush.


Uncle Brian and Aunt Rebecca are Zoe's Godparents. They held her during part of the ceremony. Also both sets of grandparents were present and read some poetry. Her Great-Grandma Rita was also present and she was the one who bought Zoe her beautiful purple party dress - complete with the matching headband!


Uncle Rabbi Yossi officiated the ceremony and here he is helping Glenn bless both Zoe and Zachary just as he does every shabbat.

Great-Aunt Marcia was here as well and Zoe really enjoys being with her (as does Zachary).

Grammy Ellen and Grandpa Stan brought Zoe her first Yankees cap.

Zoe has also started sitting up recently - although she isn't completely stable yet. Here she is sitting in her bath - a whole new world for her as I am sure you can imagine.

Zadie Marvin bought Zachary a lollypop before he left and Zachary enjoyed it for dessert one night. It is good to remember how much fun lollypops are.

We think Zoe is enjoying sitting up as much as we are enjoying watching her. We guess it wont be long before she is really moving, better buy that gate!