Disneyland

Its been a while since I thought about what it meant to have a "winter break." It was important to me that the kids actually had some time to unwind and relax too - so we figured out a way for them to actually have two weeks off from school/camp/daycare.  On Christmas Eve/Day, we went to Disneyland, complete with Downtown Disney, the DisneyLand Hotel, a picture with Santa (could not resist - they were complimentary) and a day at both parks.  I don't know how we made it ALL day with these two little rascals but we had a great, exhausting time.  For several days thereafter, Jeremy just kept saying "I don't like the boat," referring to Pirates of the Caribbean.  And my big boy ... went on Splash Mountain not once but twice.  I am not sure he knew what he was in for.  I am not sure I remembered how big that drop was either. 

 

Doesn't even look right ...

 

 

 

Star Wars

Zachy - Wanted to go on the ride alone!

Fascinated by the parade!

 

Pooped

 

 

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I guess a UC is as good as a UC as another UC.  My dad has Zach under his spell and in LOVE with UCLA. He actually loves watching the game, but he really loves all the treats and the student center. I wouldn't change it for the world but I sometimes think twice about wanting the party school over the academics and the athletics but its nice I have a second chance to enjoy it with Zach.

A day in the "fake" snow!

The Simi Valley Town Center hosted its annual snow day.   They made it sound much more exciting than it really was.  It was cold enough outside to actually snow that day, so we went out for a train ride, snowball fights, lunch and a little shopping.

The Boys!

It was a long day and I love my babies.

Chanukah!!

Ok, we did a good job with Chanukah this year.  I did not want a repeat of last year.  If you remember, Zach actually said "no thank you" after opening up one of his gifts.This year we left a few magazines around the house for Zach to peruse and we let him circle the things he wanted. I had to rewrap Jeremy's gifts several times.   I would be upstairs getting ready in the morning and I would hear one very loud rip ... and I would fly down the stairs to see the little rascal opening a gift.  I think the hit of the season was the giant indoor tent we got the boys.  Such a hit that we had to put it away and hide it for a while. Jer's favorite was his monster green slippers.

 

 

A family tradition is going to Aunt Lauri's and Uncle Larry's every year.  Who can turn down the best latkes?

Of course, another night at my parents is the kids favorite.  My parents get them gifts far better than the ones we give them.  They truly are SPOI-LED.

 

My Job

So, I work for a really cool company, with an even cooler team.  I am really so very fortunate.  Our holiday party was at the Sherwood Country Club.  Really great food and drinks and then a little bar hopping.

Shabbat @ Home

Both the boys have always gone to a Jewish Daycare.  Each week they celebrate Shabbat and a few times a year; they are given a Shabbat Kit for home; complete with everything you need to celebrate Shabbat.  It was Zach's turn this week.  Our traditions include good music, shabbat pasta and lots of grape juice.