Ryan got his braces off today ...

WOOHOO! Doesn't he look great! He got his braces off this morning and then we headed over to see the dentist. Now his teeth are straight and clean! ;)

I've been keeping busy this week cleaning the house on Monday, Tuesday I helped my friend work on her quilt.

Over the weekend I took Sarah to the mall for some girl time & new jeans. She and I helpped decorate the Sukkah at the Synagauge for Sukkot Sunday morning. We had a great spaghetti dinner with our friends on Saturday night too!

Tomorrow I'm going on a "field trip" with my friend. We go to our favorite shop for holiday treats & then for lunch at our favorite Jewish deli.

I know .... it's been a few weeks..... ;)

It's been a busy few weeks around here.....

Grandpa and Aunt Ronnie came to visit. It was lots of fun as always. One of the pictures above is of Grandpa driving one of Steve's spitfires. (yes...he has 3 of them) The red one is the favorite.

The other picture is of Ryan (on left) receiving 5 merrit badges at his Scout meetings "court of honor" Monday night. "Way to go Ryan!"

I had a crummy cold for almost 2 weeks.

We had our first rain last Saturday, it was so nice.

Sarah has been playing basketball, practicing with her new team. We also met with the Rabbi as she is starting her studies for her Bat Mitzvah which is in May.

I've also spent some time cleaning my mother-in-laws apt. replacing her wardrobe with new outfits for fall/winter. She looks so nice in her new outfits.

And of course the Jewish holidays & all of the activities surrounding that. I just love this time of year.