A "Dairy" Happy Birthday and A Half

Happy birthday and a half, little sister. These past eighteen months have been out of this world, so we took you to the planetarium to celebrate. Unfortunately you only saw the universe inside your eyelids since you slept through the entire visit.


I thought the past year and a half was quite a ride, wasn't it? Say cheese!


Speaking of cheese, we got to make our own pizza.


Then, despite the impending arrival of winter, we gave you a proper celebration, complete with cake....


...and more cake...


...and then ice cream!


After sharing all these months, I needed a dessert of my own, so I stole daddy's hot fudge sundae when he wasn't looking.


Our quick visit to Dr. Y this week included a weigh-in (fortunately, despite all our desserts, we're still svelte) and a few inoculations (weren't we both so brave?) to ensure several hundred more half birthdays.


I was so exhausted that I fell asleep midway through our memory game. Pajama Baby also looked pretty tushed (oops, I mean bushed).

Thanks and Giving

Our family gathered many times this weekend to give thanks for all of the wonderful people in our lives. First, we were thankful for giant SpongeBob (represented via balloon at the Macy's Parade).


Then, we were grateful to be able to catch up with cousins,...


...and Mema,...


...and the Vienna Boys Choir.


We even did a little clowning around.


By contrast, this group looks a bit formal, no?


Finally, we could sit down for something to eat. I thought we were having turkey legs, not Daria arms, silly PopPop!!


Mostly, we're thankful that we can get together to let loose!


Happy Thanksgiving to all!

The Candy Man Can

As part of teaching us some life lessons, Mema bought each of us a very sweet man. We could perfect his features, dress him, and even share our candy with him. (Just like we can do with daddy!)


I gave mine a big smile, but not too big (I still want people to notice ME!)


Then you helped me...


...so we each had a perfect man of our own.


I shared mine with another sweet man in our life - delicious!!

The Grandest of Grandpas (1938-2010)

There are absolutely no words to express how much we will miss Grandpa. That said, given his dedication to and amusement from our blog, we want to dedicate our scribblings to him...


We'll never forget the first time we met him.


As mommy's idol Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present. "


Fortunately "Grampy" taught us so much and will always be with us in our hearts and memories, helping to show us the way. We love you, Grandpa!

What is a Candy-loving Butterflying Ballerina Elephant?

The Jeopardy clue is "Our 2010 family Halloween costume." Hopefully that isn't too backwards for you to follow. Stop talking. We're already behind in our trick-or-treating.


Here's a better view, even if by this point in the evening I was covered in chocolate. That's why I keep my candy in my trunk (HA!).


After an evening of collecting candy, our four legs (and two wings) were thankful for a break.

Grandpa's Little Sprouts

Back in July, I planted some zinnia seeds in a tiny ceramic egg (thanks, Daya!). After just two days, they sprouted.


Grandpa told me that if we wanted them to grow into flowers, we should transplant them into a pot, so we brought them to Mahopac and he planted them. I know all about growing big and strong. Have you felt my muscles?


A few weeks later, Grandpa helped me plant them in the ground. We watered them and loved them and they grew.


Before we knew it, they flowered and flowered and flowered. My zinnias!!


When the summer ended, Mema cut the zinnias for me so that I could enjoy them one more time as a beautiful bouquet!

Something Shady

We got some pretty cool eyewear today and couldn't resist modeling it...


Did somebody say model?!

Park-ing Lots

The playground remains one of our favorite activities. While I'm happy to climb on just about anything, I know you're still too small for some of the structures so we have to find places to play together. Like a swing big enough for the both of us?


Yes, and the big girl swings.


Not to mention the big girl rings, for which you seem to really flip.


We're not just swingers, we're sliders too. There's nothing more fun than sliding into your arms, big sis!


Glad there's always a park-ing space for both of us.

I Lulav You

We were able to celebrate Sukkot with a perfect pair: a lulav and an etrog. It made me think of other things that go well together...


Me and ice cream.


Good friends.


And, of course, sisters...


...sisters...


...and more sisters!

Labor of Love

We spent another great holiday weekend in Mahopac with Daisy and Oscar and Mema and Grandpa. It all started with a yummy Chinese meal. Good thing I learned how to eat (with) chopsticks.


When we went to play golf, daddy said it was important that I learn how to drive. I don't think this is what he meant.


On Sunday morning, we went back to the City to take a swimming lesson.


Look how well I point my toes!


When we got back, it was like we never left.

US at the US Open

When mommy and daddy said we were going to Queens to sit way up in the air, I assumed we were going to LaGuardia. Turns out this was the only plane we saw:


While Liana took some free tennis lessons, I had a ball at the side of the court.


Even the fun was oversized! Who said I shouldn't make a racquet?


My walking has gotten so much better than it used to be.


Open and shut: this was a great day.