For the past four years my family has been “celebrating” Yom Kippur at the Hyatt hotel. As an observant Jew we walk to synagogue multiple times a day, fast (yes that includes no liquids or food of any kind) and no use of electricity for 25 hours (Friday at sundown […]
Holidays
Rosh Hashana {2013}
Last week my family celebrated the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashana! Even Elmo celebrates the big event! I normally host (see last years debacle here) dinner, but this year we spent it with friends. Thank you for the scrumptious food Sigel’s! Leading up to RH, Sarah and I made traditional honey […]
Grandparents Day {2013}
Today is Grandparents Day! Sarah is lucky to have both sets of grandparents in her life. Since my parents live on the other side of the country I made each grandparent a personalized card with some of my favorite photos with Sarah. I also made cards for her grandparents near […]
Labor Day {2013}
Since hubby does not have a regular 9 to 5 job he does not get a paid day off, like Labor Day. In the past he has taken the day off, but this time he had a big job booked. Being that it was such a hot day, Sarah and […]
4th of July {2013}
“The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage.” – Carrie Jones Thank you to all of those protecting our freedom!! — For the past four years we’ve spent the 4th of July with our friends in their home in Malibu. However, earlier this year our friends […]
Father’s Day {2013}
Another sick holiday. Another weekend indoors. Last weekend was Father’s Day and this time I was the one that was sick. From a sore throat to feeling dizzy every time I stood up, I was super sick! We had fun plans with our Brunch Crew, but instead we stayed indoors […]
Mother’s Day {2013}
I have been blessed with the title of being a mama and yesterday I got to celebrate my third Mother’s Day! I had a very nice day! Hubby made us breakfast in the morning. Then Sarah and I attended a birthday party. While Sarah was napping I enjoyed a quiet […]