Saturday, March 26, 2011

Purim

Mommy wasn't able to enjoy Purim (parade and party) this year because I was home sick with pneumonia...but once again, Stewart and my mom stepped up. Of course, Maya wore her tutu (and if I would have let her, she would have worn her tap shoes) and Brooklyn was a cow. Then Maya found out that Brooklyn wasn't going to wear a tutu like her and she got upset. So, I got one of Maya's out of the closet and put it on B. It wasn't really the look I had for Brooklyn, but it made Maya happy.

When they got home, Maya demonstrated her new "wiggly" heart headband.

She showed me the hearts that an artist painted on her face.

But most of all, she was very proud of her mask that she decorated all by herself.

Even though the headband was made for kids, Maya insisted that I try it on. Believe it or not, she took this picture of me all by herself.

This is how Brooklyn came home.

Tutu sister's photo #1: Brooklyn wanted nothing to do with a picture.

Tutu sister's photo#2: At least Brooklyn stopped crying, but why was Maya standing funny. Oh well, it was the best we were going to do before naps.

Hours later:

After a long nap, a bath and a big snack, Brooklyn was back to her normal self.
A musical instrument + Brooklyn = the happiest kid on our block.

Maya and her love for Barbie's!


Happy Purim friends and family!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Hamentashen Baking Party

Yesterday, we were invited to our new friend's house to make hamentashens. We had such a fabulous time! Here are some of our favorite pictures from our morning.
Mommy was rolling out the first batch of dough.

Daniel was busy taking pictures of his "perfect" hamentashen to send to his dad in Ohio.

Mommy was showing Sasha how to make the circle cut outs with the cup.

Maya took a turn at rolling the dough, while Sasha was busy filling them.

Maya loved Sasha! Whatever Sasha was doing, Maya wanted to do.

Maya's favorite filling was the Hershey Kisses. Check out how many EMPTY wrappers are on the table. I think she ate at least 10 of them!

Everyone was busy!

Ezra had the best time! He was great at putting filling in and sprinkling them with sprinkles.

Tami the dog got a lot of love from Maya.

When the cookies were in the oven, the girls were busy in Sasha's room. Maya was trying on a lot of Sasha's shoes.

It was now time for the powered sugar. Brooklyn was like our little supervisor; always looking!

Good job Sasha!

Brooklyn didn't want to be left out.

The end result! We used five different fillings: apple, lemon, York Peppermint candies, Hershey Kisses and the traditional filling. Not only did they look terrific, but they were ALL VERY yummy!

Thank you Daniel, Becky, Sasha and Ezra for inviting us over. It was a perfect morning and we had a blast. I think this might be an annual event!