I Walk The Line

Two posts in the same week?  Crazy, I know!  Jakey has been using his Lion Walker for a month now and I figured it was time to video tape it:

Spring is Here!

Wow!  Time has flown by and as we busy ourselves with "life" we find little time to update this blog as often as we used to!  Here is what the kiddos have been up to since Feb.

L.Y. is the best big sister ever!  She loves to be Jakey's babysitter by taking care of him and making him laugh.  She is very excited about the spring and summer and just wants to wear shorts and flip-flops.  Don't we all?  She celebrated Pesach, and knew what the difference was between "chometz" and "kosher l'pesach".  The best part of her holiday though was that Uncle Mikey and Aunti Nomi were in Chicago the whole time!  She was also so happy that Bubby Bubby slept over at Bubby and Zaide's because Lea loves to scare Bubby Bubby!  Lea also went Rollerskating for the first time at her cousin Jordyn's birthday party, and has been asking for her own pair of skates ever since!  Speaking of parties, she also got to celebrate her cousin Samantha's birthday and saw some cool dog tricks there as well.  Lea has also started taking a Theater class at Starland which she absolutely loves!  She loves to read and learn new things.  Today we went to the Field Museum and she asked every question she could.  She loved seeing the Dinosaur bones and as she puts it "going to Egypt to see the Mummies".

J.S. is now 10 months old.  He is always always on the move!  He loves to smile and laugh and always wants to be "in on the joke".  His favorite songs are "If you are happy and yous know it" and "Twinkle Twinkle".  He starting "cruising" along furniture about a month ago and prefers standing to sitting.  He can also "walk" with his lion walk behind toy.  Jake loves to play music on any toy instrument he can find and can even climb up stairs!  His food choices are anything.  Especially meat.  He is a super hugger!!!!
He doesnt like bed time and fights putting on his p.j.s.  But once he is in his crib he will fall to sleep just fine.  Jakey is sooooo cute and kissable.  He is (kina hora) just a happy little baby!  True story.

First video is of both kids being as adorable as ever.
The second video is of Lea singing hers and her Daddy's song.  She has been able to sing the entire song from start to finish for over a year now, so I thought it was time to share.

Playing Pretend | Grandparents Day | Playing Catch | American Girl Doll

On Friday Jan. 29th Lea Yael's school had a grandparents day and it was definitely weird to see our parents as that "grandparent" role. Bubby, Zaide and Saftah came and they got to see Lea Yael in action at school. Papa was very much missed so hopefully he'll be able to come and see her on another day!

Since we haven't posted in a while, here is a quick update: Lea Yael is still amazingly smart bli iyon hora. She remembers everything and hears everything as well. She has started reading and can identify words like Mommy, Daddy, Cat, Dog, Cow, Car, Lea and Jacob. She still loves school and comes home telling us every single thing that happened - literally, from the moment we drop her off until we pick her up. This month Lea will be turning 3 and as her gift, her Bubby took her to the american girl doll store downtown (with mommy and aunti allie). It was the best seeing her face when she walked in! She picked out two "bitty baby twins" and named the "Lea and Jakey".


Jacob Shia is Mr. Social and flirt. He smiles all the time and loves to give big hugs. He also loves giving big wet kisses. His teeth have finally made an appearance so we were right for the last 7 months when we used "teething" as an excuse for everything! Jakey loves all kinds of foods especially his Bubby's chicken soup which he gets every shabbos. He also love challah! He is always on the go- scooting all around the house and lights up every time he sees his sister!

Enjoy these videos and pictures.

Lea Yael Writes and Jakey Laughs

Enjoy these two new videos

Lea entertains me for a bit:



We all go a bit crazy here:

Chanukka!

Jakey Shia had his first Chanukka which he totally loved! He especially liked looking at the candles shinning so brightly. Lea had such an amazing understanding of what the holiday represents and most of all loved learning and singing all the songs and brachot! Enjoy these pics and videos from the last 2 weeks!

Video 1: Jakey being soooo cute and Lea Yael when she is in charge


Video 2: The result of leaving your camera out on shabbos...

Welcome Andrew Max!!!

Sorry we are bit delayed in posting,but some very exciting things have happened. Lea Yael and Jakey Shia became big cousins on Nov. 25, 2009 to cutie pie Andrew Max. Our family was super excited to go visit him and take part in his bris! He was such a trooper and is super brave. Lea Yael and Jakey Shia did amazing on the plane rides. Jake slept and Lea loudly reminded everyone to keep their seat-belts on until the sign went off. We can't wait to play with Andy Max agian very soon when he moves to Skokie :).

Here is a video of Andy Max (the last 4 minutes is of L.Y. singing the shema to him the night before his bris).





Bubby and Zaide and all their Grandchildren (K'H)

Jakey in Time Square

Lea Yael found Dora!

At Rockefeller Center

L.Y. and Andy Max holding hands

Daniel holding his nephew Andy

Daniel and L.Y. on the never ending ride at ToysRus

Ackerman's and Andy Max at his bris

Burgher's

Bubby and Zaide with the man of the hour

Jakey being frum at the Bris

Zaide at the Bris

Bubby and her youngest boys