Videos of the boys

Just wanted to share some cute video that I took of the boys today. I couldn't resist as they were so cute. I was working on the computer and Eli was "talking" so loud that I had to capture it. Ethan was so captivated by Eli's squealing that he wanted to get in on the action.

Christmas

We had a very special Christmas this year as the Stern families came for a visit. It was so much fun to see all the cousins together! Uncle Ben and Aunt Karen, along with Oliver and Mason stayed at our house for 4 nights. It was a blast and Ethan and Oliver got along so well, it was clear that they understood that being cousins meant something different and couldn't get enough of each other. Christmas morning was great, Santa left stockings for all the kids. Amazingly we were able to hold the boys from ripping open their presents until 7a when Meme and Poppa Don got to the house to watch. It didn't last long as it was all over in about 20 minutes!

Meme and Poppa Don posing with their four grandsons! They were in heaven with everyone being together. We did so much while they were here...stay tuned for more pictures from the Stern family invasion!

Hannukah

We had a nice Hannukah this year and it was a bit crazier than past years since it coincided with Christmas making it hard for Ethan to truly grasp that it is a separate holiday from Christmas. To him, it is just another time to get gifts! I took him to the Ladera menorah lighting which was a disappointment from last year since there was no games, booths and food this time. Regardless it was nice for Ethan to see the menorah being lit and he was so excited when the Rabbi led the group in the only jewish song he knows "O Hannukah, O Hannukah" and joined right in!
Eli posing with his first Hannukah gift, clearly he is not impressed.

No worries Eli, your big brother will be happy to help you open you gift!