Purim

Purim came once again. A few days earlier on Shabbat, we were celebrating Spencer's first birthday, and what better dessert to make than the seasonal treat of hamentashen! With some little helpers in the kitchen, we got ready to bake!

(With hard work comes tasty responsibility.)

Yummy success! (Even Aunt Mor was still in town for the sweet treat.)

With preparations ready, the holiday arrived. We showed up for a fun kid-friendly program at shul, dressed in fabulous costumes, and each of my children celebrated in his or her trademark style.

Gabi (the pink butterfly) stuck to the crafty activities:


Ethan (the super dude!) preferred the music and entertainment:

And Spencer (the pumpkin) stayed under tables or cried.


The Gildens were there to party with us!

Then, there was Mommy, the festive Purim zebra.

After plenty of sugar and junk food, we ended the night with smiles and hugs. (We missed Daddy, of course, who had to keep Austin's air space safe.) Chag Purim Sameach!