Christmas 2014

Catching up with a friend at a Christmas Eve party.

These guys are very serious about their ice cream.

Jam session.

Friends came over to Isaac's house for Chinese food on Christmas.

Another jam session.

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Hanukkah 2014

Lighting candles on the first night.

Opening a present from Aunt Christine.

Watching the latkes sizzle.

Time to eat the latkes!

Present time with Aunt Christine and Cousin Michael.

Watching a dreidel rap song.

Helping Aunt Christine make risotto.

Opening more presents.

Reading a new book, "What's Inside" - a present from Aunt Joy.

Playdate with Sam

Isaac's best bud from school came over for a play date.

It got very quiet in Isaac's room (which usually means trouble).  Mom peeked in and found the boys sitting sweetly in the rocking chair.

A very civilized lunch.

Hanukkah Festival at the JCC

Isaac's teacher, Ms. Marion, helps with the cookie station.

Isaac and his friend, James, are big fans of the icing.

Making candles with Dad.

Playing "flip-the-latkes".

Spinning the dreidel.

Making a paper menorah.