Kent Falls Connecticut 2012

Our camping trip to Cornwall, CT didn't go quite as planned.  We drove through a severe thunder storm and by the time we arrived there were several trees down, hail the size of marbles, and power was out around parts of town.  The power at the campground was out so we couldn't blow up our air mattresses, the toilets wouldn't flush and our reserved campsite was flooded.  So we ended up getting a room at a nearby motel and made the most of the weekend.  By sunday things were back to normal so we went to Kent Falls for a picnic lunch and a swim.  Enjoy these pictures from the falls.  

 Zachary was pretty adventurous climbing the falls - thankfully there were no falls or slips!

 Zoe the glamour girl striking a pose!

A glimpse of some of the falls we saw - isn't it beautiful!

Flat Stanley Final Project

Zachary completed his first poster - for his Flat Stanley project.  Flat Stanley went to Munich, Germany, Yokahama, Japan, Taipei, Taiwan, and Cambria, California (as well as Florida).  Zachary chose to do his project on the trip to Japan - and Katherine did an awesome job of sending lots of pictures and information for Zachary to use.  Zachary wrote (typed!) 3 paragraphs about Flat Stanley's trip and printed maps and pictures from the internet.  We thought his project looked AWESOME! 

Zachary's 2nd grade Noah Play

Zachary's 2nd grade class at Ezra Academy performed a Noah play today.  Zachary played a dog, tiger and elephant.  Given that he isn't so interested in being on stage, we were so pleased that he still participated and did all his parts.  The play was cute, and the kids were adorable.

 Zachary smiling as the dog.  Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures - the flash wasn't set right.

 Zachary as a tiger on the ark - this was his big line, and he did GREAT!

After it was over - phew!  I did it!

Zoe's Dance Recital/Camp Ramah Family Camp

Zoe danced beautifully at her ballet and tap recital.  She looked adorable in her light blue costumes and had a big smile on her face when she performed.  We were very proud of her!

Zoe got beautiful flowers which she requested from her brother -- and she loved the purple flowers.

Mama and Daddy gave big hugs to our adorable ballerina/tapper and she even got a kiss from her brother!

Here is Zoe with her fabulous teacher, Ms. Christine who only had wonderful things to say about Zoe!

Here we are before shabbat at camp Ramah for our family camp weekend 2012.  Camp Ramah was a lot of fun.  The kids got to swim in the lake, play a lot of Gaga, and Zachary even did laser tag.  We had to leave early to make it back for Zoe's recital, but we got a good flavor of what camp would be like. 

Happy Israeli Independence Day 2012

Decked out in blue and white for Yom Ha'atzmaut - wishing Israel a happy 64th birthday!
Love, Zachary and Zoe :-)

Zachary visits the state Capitol for Holocaust Remembrance (Yom Hashoah) Program

Zachary's 2nd grade class as well as the 3rd grade class visited the state Capitol today for a Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) program.  They got a tour of the Capitol and then participated in a program in the Senate chamber.  He and all the kids did great and enjoyed their field trip.  

 Here is Zachary and some of his schoolmates sitting in the CT state House Chamber

 Sitting (and making a wish) in the president of the Senate's seat.  Even Mama made a wish!

 Line leader for snack time outside of the capitol.

 Singing with the 2nd and 3rd graders during the program (except that when I took pictures he smiled instead of sang) and yes he did sing all 3 songs, Mama was very happy!

 I did it - and I am glad it is over - it was very long!

2nd and 3rd grade after the program - they did awesome!

Purim 2012

Kids sat on the bimah for the megillah reading on Purim night ... this was the best picture of both kids together - and as the night went on they looked more and more glassy eyed!  It was a late night and the kids were wiped by the time we left.  On Purim day Mama went to school with the kids so she could hear the Megillah and then they enjoyed all kinds of Purim fun at school.  They even gave out mishlach manot to their classmates and then helped Mama deliver some more mishlach manot around the neighborhood.  We enjoyed a delicious Purim Seudah at the shul.  It was a busy but fun Purim.