Ari's Spring Break

This past week both Lavi and Ari had Spring Break - and they had a fantastic time! The weather was a beautiful start to the spring season - even a little hotter than expected. For 3 days in a row - Lavi took Ari in to Central Park and hung out all day each day. I joined them one day, Suellyn made is all 3 days and Nili made it one day. It was a lot of fun for both Lavi and Ari - the scenery was just beautiful with all the new blossoms. Ari explored different playgrounds within the park, and did a lot of rock climbing and truck pushing. He even sat with his father on 5th Ave and watched some really exciting buses, firetrucks, police cars and taxi cabs go by - all while enjoying some yummy ice cream. The days proved exhausting but a blast!

The last few days of the week were the start of Passover. We joined my parents at their ritual Seder - which was great. Nili, Orly, Gidon and Suellyn joined as guests - and it was really nice for us to have both sides of the family participate together. Ari was quite overtired by mid-seder - but he always loves being around family and cousins and I think it was exciting for him.

Another exciting this for Ari this week has been his transition to a toddler bed. Last evening we secretly removed his crib and replaced it with a big boy toddler bed, adorned with new firetruck blanket and sheets. Lavi and I made a pretty big deal over the new bed - and it seemed to go over quite well. He happily slept in it last night - and took himself out this morning to play on the floor in his room. I am hoping tonight is just as smooth - and memories of the crib are long gone by the time the new baby arrives. Not long to go now...

Hope everyone has/had a nice spring break as well and a Chag Sameach!

Ari's Spring Break - 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARI!

Today we celebrated Ari's 2nd Birthday with a great party at Ari's Granny & Grandpa's house. Ari was so excited about his birthday - and opening presents. The party was mainly family from both sides. We were so lucky to have Nili in town to celebrate with - and all the rest of the aunts / uncles and cousins came, aside from the Warmunds since they had a lot going on with Pesach coming so quickly. There weren't any other 2 year olds there - but Phoebe played so well with Ari and was really very nice to him all morning. Ari got a brand new fire truck from his Safta Sue and he just LOVES it! It is difficult to get him out of that car. Granny & Grandpa bought him a beautiful train set and a few of the other gifts added on to that - so I am sure he will be in heaven with lots of train options when we break into it. He got a variety of other gifts which I am sure he will LOVE to play with. Ari is so enthusiastic about most things - he had a lot of fun opening his presents and all of them seemed to interest him (even the 'Chicks Dig Me' sweatshirt :) ). Then we had some cake and wished Flora a Happy Birthday and Nili and Happy Graduation! Check out the pics of Ari's 2-year birthday cake. I hope he appreciates his mom's efforts one day (although he seemed to be so excited already to take a big bite of the 'blue' car). The party was great - and it is so amazing that Ari is already 2. He has just blossomed into a big boy lately - and just doesn't feel like a baby any longer. He doesn't really look like one either.

Ari's 2nd Birthday