Shabbat LOVE

I haven't talked about my writing here in a while. Since having Gillen, well even before having him, this space has turned into more of a picture update and quick milestone reminder for the boys growing up (can you believe I still haven't written a single word in Owen's baby book? Thank God for this blog!) I'm always weeks, if not months, behind now but I try to keep a log of pictures/events that I want to share with friends/family/posterity.With juggling my work contract, Kveller and being home with the boys full time (ahem and a baby who doesn't like sleeping at night) - it's hard for me to keep up.

Most of my extended thoughts are now over at Kveller where I am a contributing editor alongside five other very, very talented women writers. Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I work for this amazing site, that I have a place to share my thoughts - something I've never even taken a single hour of coursework to do. It is all bashert, and I love it very much.

It's even more amazing when one of my sweet co-workers gives me a shout out and proves that indeed we do sit around and braid each other's hair while gossiping about parenting, Judaism and the like ;)

Kidding, obviously, but it is nice to have my work validated as this is a piece I am particularly proud of. You can find the original piece here at Kveller.com

Shabbat Shalom - Post-Thanksgiving

Owen was very happy to explore the Dinosaur museum with these two and walk across the street to pick up our challah for Shabbat!

Owen's Half-Birthday

Today Owen is officially TWO AND A HALF!!

We enjoyed a special Shabbat Concert tonight and in Half Birthday Tradition we headed over to The Milkshake Factory for ice cream. All day Owen reminded me it was his half birthday and even requested "CAKE! I WANT CAKE FOR MY HALF BIRTHDAY!"

But he was fine settling for his own cone :)

A Happy Sabbath Birthday

Owen had a very exciting day of his actual birthday. "Sissa" was here and we woke up early and headed to Tot Shabbat. Rabbi Donni sang a special "dinosaur Shabbat" song for Owen in honor of his big day! After Tot Shabbat we headed to the hospital because a very special Dr. Daddy was on call all day and all night and was devastated to miss his little's 2nd birthday. We surprised him with a visit from the birthday boy himself!

That night, just before dinner O got two more presents -- Nana and Papa!

Mama made a big homemade lasagna Shabbat dinner for us all, and Owen had meatballs (of course!) We welcomed the Sabbath with a dino-challah baked and shipped special for Owen by his Doda (God mother) Kelly. 

Then, thanks to Sissa's iphone, Daddy was able to join us just in time for Owen to blow out his candle. Jeremy was so happy not to miss this special moment, technology is absolutely wonderful. 

 BLOW!

This year, Owen knew EXACTLY what to do with his cupcake ;)

It was such a special night for our big 2 year old!

My thoughts on Owen's Shabbath Birthday at Kveller.com ;)