Adventures in Valatie

We have been vacationing at Grandma Marcia and Papa Barry's house this week. We had a chance to see Aunt Debbie and Uncle Bob who were visiting from California, went to the Museum of Firefighting, and played in the snow.





Leila is very concerned about worms' well being thanks to this book:








Our favorite exhibit: ringing bells!










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Video- Month 1

Leilaisms

Proof that they do not teach religion at her prechool--

Mommy: Leila, the Valentines dance is in the church where you have preschool.

Leila: Mommy, what's a church?

While listening to the song "Come Together" Leila sings along

Come together, right now, all the meat

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Week 3

Umbilical cord fell off so we can finally have a real bath. Here we are "enjoying" the experience:





Both of them fell asleep in the car:



Cuddling with our new bear (I am wearing a mets hat and listening to a mets Mobil that plays take me out to the ball game-- Daddy is teaching me about sports early.)

2 Weeks Old

Charlie had his Bris last Tuesday. He now officially has the Hebrew name of Chaim Hanuch. Here is the origin of the name.

Charles Henry Faber is named in memory of:
Charlie Margolin, Shevah's paternal grandfather, was an independent spirit, who lived every minute of his life with joy. He was always there for his family, including his children and grandchildren, a constant presence in Shevah's life. He meant so much to everyone and touched all of our lives in unforgettable ways.

Henry Cohen, Shevah's maternal grandfather, was known to everyone who met him for his wit and intellectual curiosity throughout his 98 years. He had remarkable stories to share about adventures growing up in London, England, law school in Nashville, Tennessee, and family life in Syracuse, New York.

We hope that our son shares the legacies of both magnificent grandfathers.

We did not take pictures at the actual event but here are some from week 2. Leila is adapting much better to her new brother. She had a special trip with Dad to the Science museum to see the new dinosaur exhibit.

eyes closed:



eyes open:



My family:



Out of town guests (Papa Barry, Grandma Marcia and Aunt Suzie):






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