Hanukkah Harry

When we got home there was a gift waiting for Sofia.. Thanks to Max for telling "Harry" where we live.. Done.

Hanukkah Party- 8th Night!

I love how Hannah opens gifts like they are fine china.. check out the right pinky.. so British

Yum Yum..!

Jakers eating AGAIN..!

Cori & Sean prepared a day of foods that Hannah could eat.. and it was actually yummy. The allergy stuff is harder for Elana & Oren than it is for Hannah.. she is eating the way we all should

My mom's friend came up for a visit.. they haven't seen eachother in about 30 years. After the noise we created they might no come back for another 30. What nice people that were..

Elana & I gave Max "Guitar Hero" for Hanukkah.. you would think we gave him a Mercedes.. awesome!

Hanukkah- 7th night

Sofia listened to her new HSM cd's on her new Barbie radio from Gia & Boobah

Night 7.. it's almost over. And the presents made an appearance again.. books, cd's, and a costume.. 1 more to go at Aunt Cori's house tomorrow

The after- party

No, that's not a mirror.. there were 2 cows at the table..

Moo.......!!

Sofia and Jillian met for a rootie-tootie-fresh-and-fruity this morning. It's become an after holiday tradition now. They exchanged gifts and laughs. )Thanks so much for the gifts from Disney, Jillian)..

Hanukkah- 5th and 6th night

There are no pictures b/c there were no presents and I quietly said the prayers alone and then added a prayer that my child would be so full of gifts that she wouldn't notice that she wasn't getting any more.. my prayer came true!... Until tomorrow when we have brunch with Jillian and a Hanukkah party at Max's on Sunday.. will it ever end?!

Merry Christmas AND Hanukkah- 4th night

It was Christmas for the Forestieri clan, but as he played, Anthony designed a Menorah in honor of Hanukkah.. so nice (and funny).. don't ever tell him that it is missing 3 candles- he did his best

Lexi (and 'the kids') made a short appearance, but an appearance none-the-less.. Sofia was so happy to see them!

Valerie's 'V' was a work of art..

Angie, Sofia, Anthony and Valerie took 6 minutes out of their night to do a craft and discuss the meaning of Christmas..

Sofia and Gia Mary fried 7 pounds of shrimp.. too bad we didn't realize that 1 pound still had the shells on them.. yuck

Hanukkah- 3rd night

Donald Trump wishes you a Happy Hanukkah and a Good Burger..

Hanukkah Party- 2nd night

Sofia was so proud of herself that she lit the candles with the shamash.. she held "real fire"..

YUM..

Only 3 kids made it to the party from Sofia's class.. maybe the 15degree weather, ice and snow kept the others away.. Temple Beth-El

Happy Hanukkah - 1st night (oh yes, you will suffer through 8 nights of pictures)

Sofia loves her new GlowStation.. she opened it and said "OH MY G-D.. just what i always wanted".. "daddy, what is it?"

Working hard, working very hard..

Sofia knew the prayer from school.. but after a few words said "this is making me too tired, you finish"

Snow Day, take 2

"Angie pulled the sled past the old red barn on a cold, snowy day, hoping to see the deer in the field.."..

Love this picture!

Mush Mush.. faster faster..

Sofia was such a big girl.. she explored all on her own (kind of)

PROOF! Anthony's hand froze and he said it was Angie's fault.. check out who is throwing a snowball without gloves?!!!!

Snow Day! Nervous breakdown and all..

Yucky

If she can't go to the snow, we'll bring the snow to her..

Sofia wasn't feeling so good today.. threw up and wached TV all day.. we gave her an early Hanukkah present.. "Beauty & the Beast".. loved it and now wants to watch it with Max

I just had to share these..

My nephews Jake & Max..

Sister Cori, Max, Jake & Sean.. such great pics!

Tali turns 3

The smiles on their faces during this puppet show were amazing! Just trust me..

Princess Tali looks at the village peasants as they arrive at her party

Why is the parachute always a hit?!! From 0-5 years old it is 'old reliable'..

Sofia called this a "Matthew and Tali sandwich".. so funny!

Sofia gives the party a 'good burger'

Sofia and Matthew B. busy at work

'Sofia-in-the-Box'

Corino Holiday Party

Katie and her dad, woops Santa, smile for the camera

Calvin's gel kept his curls looking cute all night.. Sofia is so going to be asking for hair product tomorrow..

I had so many witty comments to make about this picture after I took it.. but looking at it now it is simply too nice to joke about.. Matthew leans on daddy amongst a sea of girls..

I tried to take a gazillion candids of these guys.. finally I had to scream 'look at the camera'.. Tracy, Danielle and Brian

Sofia was the 1st kid to get a gift from the Goblin tonight.. the look on her face was priceless when she heard her name..!! Here she is showing off her brand new view finder..

If you're wondering if Santa gets hot in that suit.. check out steam on his glasses! Hysterical. I am sure that tomorrow Sofia will ask me if the Goblin has eyes..

If anyone can get rid of the redeye on this picture.. please do it!!! I love this pic of Zak and Amy.. help...

Sofia and Sabrina played dress up for over 3 hours.. Please Please Please sleep late tomorrow..!!

Heather looks just like Curly Sue, http://rfgrand.dockratent.com/images/poster_curlysue1.jpg

Emma makes a lovely Arielle.. and 5 minutes later Fiona.. and 10 minutes later a Princess..

Boo! Emily popped up from behind her bed and almost scared me to death.. I was trying to take a picture of Sofia who is hiding somewhere behind her..

Oh how conservative we started out.. Navy blue with a collar.. this came off FAST!

Campbell Hall, NY