Sukkah 2007

Today we built our sukkah! Grandpa Stan and Daddy did most of the work, but Zachary also helped out. The weather was beautiful today and this made it even more fun.


Grammy Ellen and Grandpa Stan posed with Daddy and the kids in the doorway as we were finishing up.

Zachary and Zoe checked out how level the ground was in our sukkah. Zoe helped us collect leaves on the ground and Zachary is already insisting on eating in the sukkah.

Camping (again) and apple picking

We braved camping again with Zachary and Zoe. We had a great weekend with our friends Adam, Mona, and Aidan Nolde. This time we went to the Yale Outdoor Center in East Lyme, CT. The weather was perfect.


The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake. The water was very pleasant. And we were able to see some little fish too. Zoe tried eating a few stones and even a snail, but not to worry, we fished those out!


Zachary really enjoyed hanging out in the gazebo. We went both days, several times so he could watch the water, eat, and run in circles with Aidan in the gazebo. Perhaps someday he can build us one in our backyard.
Zoe was happy to eat at the picnic table, but then again she is always happy to eat, and anywhere for that matter.

We went apple picking with the Filhart family so we would have lots of good apples for Rosh Hashana. It was lots of fun and we got a ton (literally) of fruit.


Zachary and Sapir did also help pick fruit as well as taste it. We have never seen Zachary eat so many apples!

Zoe really wanted to drive us home ... but much to her disappointment we felt she still needed to ride in her carseat for the ride home.

Zoe is 11 months

Zoe had a busy week as she turned 11 months old. We went to the park with Grammy and Grandpa and she had her first run down the slide. She had lots of fun. Pretty soon she will be a pro on the slide just like Zachary.



It also seems that Zoe has begun to "cruise" around the furniture a little bit, and has discovered how to crawl up the stairs. Guess we need more gates at the bottoms of the steps too. She is certainly keeping herself (and her parents) busy exploring now that she can get around. Wonder when she will be walking ... LOOKOUT!

Zoe looks too cute in dresses and still lets us put cute matching bows in her hair. We are enjoying this for now, knowing full well she may exercise her right to veto both dresses and bows someday.

We went to Ben and Jerry's for a very yummy treat to wind down summer. Zachary was so excited (not a surprise, see last entry -- birthday cake) and of course he got sprinkles on top.

Zachary's 3rd Birthday

The celebrating for Zachary's 3rd birthday began in Florida with Grandma Gaile (GG) and Zadie Marvin. We had cupcakes and presents at their house the night before we came back to Connecticut.


On Zachary's actual birthday August 15, we went to the neighborhood diner. Zachary ordered grilled cheese and french fries. He was so happy. Zoe also had fun, although
she left quite a mess under the table. For dessert, Zachary got chocolate ice cream with sprinkles and whip cream. He LOVED it!


The next day, Grammy Ellen and Grandpa Stan came to visit. We had another birthday dinner with them (Pasta with Pesto, aka PASTO). For dessert we had birthday cake and wore party hats. Even Zoe joined in the fun.

Then on Sunday we had a party with Zachary's friend Eitan and all of their local pals. We had pools in the backyard, balls, ride on toys, and of course the swing set. Both Zachary and Eitan had their own ice cream cake. Zachary was so excited when he saw the candles and enjoyed eating his cake.



Here are some other recent pictures of Zachary ... he is a busy boy so it is harder to catch him these days then it used to be. We can't believe he is 3 now, times sure has flown by.




Stay tuned for Zoe at 11 monthes.

On the move...

Well, it's "official." Zoe is on the move. Here is a video of her first attempt at catching Winston.

Zoe is 10 mo and Uncle Brian's & Grandpa's Birthdays

Zoe is 10 months old! She is really moving and grooving these days. She is almost ready to crawl and tries all the time. She is also starting to pull up to standing and has figured out to get from laying down to sitting up. Quite a feat for her. It is quite funny to find her sitting up in her crib, and we know it wont be long before we find her standing up there.


I really really want to crawl - if my legs would just work!

It is so fun to be able to stand up ... hooray for me.

Uncle Brian needs a haircut, and rumor has it he got one after we left.

We went to Maryland to help Uncle Brian celebrate his birthday. We had ice cream cake which was very yummy - Zachary and Uncle Brian enjoyed some together. It was a fun visit and we can't wait to go back when baby Cousin arrives.



On the way back from Maryalnd we stopped in NJ to wish Grandpa Stan a very happy birthday!

Zoe isn't safe just sitting in the middle of the bed anymore. It wont be long before she learns to climb over the pillows we use to keep her safely away from the edge of the bed.

Zachary (without any encouragement) helped his baby sister finish her lunch. Can you imagine anything more sweet, we can't!

Pool Party and BBQ

How else do you beat the heat than a dip in the pool. It was a good thing our neighbors brought the extra pool because the kids wouldn't have all fit in our little pool. Zoe has the white hat on - she has her buddies in our pool and some of the bigger kids are enjoying the other pool (Thanks Kalmars). Zachary was busy on the swings, surprise surprise.

Zachary and Sapir grabbed drinks at the kiddie picnic table.

Some other friends joined them at the table, Rebecca and Elias. How fun!

Zoe had friends over too and here she is with one of her pals, Joseph - aren't they cute together?