Ballet with Ms. Sandi

Sophia started taking ballet this year with a bunch of her friends from school.  Her teacher, Ms. Sandi, actually taught me and my sister ballet when we were kids!  Sophia loves her ballet class, and asks every day if it's ballet day.  She enters the studio each time through the little munchkin door that is just her height.  Jason and I got to observe last week, and saw their different warm ups, silly songs they dance to, and they even practiced their recital song.  They do tap for the first half, and then switch to ballet.  At the end, the kids curtsied before leaving. We can't wait to see her perform at her recital in May!

Halloween Fun

Sophia was so excited for Halloween this year, and had been talking about it for months.  She loved passing by the pumpkin patches and looking at all of the decorations.  For Halloween, we had a few friends over to go trick or treating.  After a quick dinner, we put on the kids costumes and headed out.  After a few unsuccessful tries at group pictures, we went out to trick or treat.  The big kids had a blast running from house to house getting candy while the babies enjoyed going for a ride in the wagon. 

Minnie loves Mickey!

Ready to get started

The whole crew
William, Sophia, Brady, Abigail, Livvy, Addie

Our beautiful Minnie Mouse




















Livvy and Sophia picking their candy




















The big kids are off!

Sophia, Livvy and Brady

The babies in the wagon

William getting his first piece of candy

Shabbat Bag

A few weeks ago, Sophia had her turn with the Shabbat bag.  She was so excited, and couldn't wait for Daddy to get home from work so we could have Shabbat.  She first decorated her kiddush cup and played with the Shabbat bear.  She led us in the blessings over the candles, wine, and challah, and both kids loved eating the yummy challah.  Shabbat Shalom!

A peek into Sophia's class

I am way behind on my posts, but on William's first day of school, I poked my head into Sophia's class and took a few pictures of her playing with her friends. 

Surprised to see Mommy!

Playing with cars

Hugging her best friend Lily

Playing with babies with her friends