Thanks for the PJ's (& everything else), Teri, Rich & Jillian

Sofia wasn't very cooperative.. here she is squeezing the poop out of Matthew (literally).. it even turned his eyes red..

Great listening skills.. "HOLD HIS HEAD!".. we now have 'double chin Sofia' and 'up the nose Matthew'..

"Catch him Sofia".. wow, look at her enthusiasm.. OY!

Yom Kippur 2009

Matthew makes his debut at temple for the children's service.. slept the whole time..

Thanks to Geri, Matthew & Jack for saving us a seat..

Sofia was so happy to be in the temple with me.. (she is usually with her class).. she left crying b/c she didn't get to hear the shofar..

We took a walk around the pond in the afternoon.. Sofia jogged almost the whole mile and chose this bench to take a rest..

Baby Matthew

On the verge of a meltdown.. ready to eat..!

1st 'campfire' of the season

Sofia can't wait to roast "weanies".. as she likes to call them..

Sofia & Matthew.. getting ready to cookout. I realized at the end of tonight that Sofia is 100% my sister Elana.. same mannerisms, facial expressions, sense of humor, etc.. creepy.

Thank you Uncle Jerry!

Sofia picked out this toy from Toys R Us.. gift card from Uncle Jerry. She loves it, but doesn't understand why she can't do her makeup. Me & my big mouth told her that she'd be able to like the older version.. She will soon be using Stila and MAC on this doll..

Max, future soccer star..!

I stole these pics from my sister.. love them! Max looks in charge..

Even with no front teeth, the kid is cute..!

Day at the Park

Sofia and Andy.. go fly a kite!

Can Can or soccer kick.. you decide..

Nice soccer uniform.. dress and Lelli Kelli's.. miss priss

Apple Picking with school

i need to find this picture from last year to see how much taller she is now..

Lucy, Ella and Sammy hold tight for this picture, while Sofia (the grump) stands out front alone

Sofia and her teacher Stacy

Sofia and Ella K. searched for the SMALLEST apples claiming that they are the best..

Yum.. Sofia ate 5 apples today.. can you say 'stomach ache'?

Fab Fall Day

Too pooped to pop.. a walk up the driveway exhausted him!

What a serious baker!

betty crocker

We are starting a leaf collection.. drying in a book as we speak..

Apple Picking season is here..

andy took the plumber apple picking.. wonder where sofia went?!

sofia, andy and boobah picked some fantastic apples! we never made it past the 6th tree.. why walk far into the orchard when there apples near the car?! matthew was with us.. he slept the entire time..! Ochs, Warwick

Rosh Hashanah 2009 (more, larger pics to come)

Andy stayed home with Matthew and Sofia & I drove to the Rockaways to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.. Sofia didn't want to leave.. asked Debbie if she could come back tomorrow..

Aunt B and Sofia splashed around in the water.. Sofia actually dragged Aunt B in..

I was so happy that Sofia wanted to go in.. that's big for her!

Sofia and Sean dig for sand crabs.. yuck!

If this pic were bigger you would see that Max is not missing both top teeth.. love it..!

Is this Jake or Max?

Sofia is hugging Hannah.. offering her $10 to play with her (oy!)

Rockaway, Queens

Night time photos

Love this picture (AND it give me the creeps!)

No flash.. 'reality photos'

A typical night..

More Matthew pics (grandma & grandpa visit)

Baby Matthew Liam is here... (a few days)

Testing out the new stroller on the driveway

Big sister loves her new ride

1st feeding at home

Getting ready for 1st Dr's appointment

Napping... Again!

I think he looks like Jake here?!

Piggy

1st day home

Matt & Karin came for a visit..

I love the eye contact here

My new lottery #'s

Cheeseball

Nice outfit.. oy!

Preskate and Gagi..

My FAVORITE picture

September 4, 2009-- 8pounds, 4 oz-- 21 1/4 inches

Warwick, NY