Dada

Jacob missed his daddy so much while we were in Texas since Ken came home earlier that we did. He would put a phone up to his ear and say, "Dada, Dada, Dada!" every day. What a reunion!

Caroline the Ballerina

Caroline has been telling us for a long time that she is a ballerina (and a princess, etc), and now she really is a ballerina since she started taking classes this month. I have never seen her as excited as when she puts on her tights, leotard, and ballet shoes- here she is before her first class.

Football!

We discovered that Jacob loves football! He got so excited whenever he saw a game on TV in Texas, and he got to share some football time with Grandma.

Midland Trip

We had a wonderful trip to Midland during our stay in Texas to see our friends Amy and Kate. Caroline has always adored Kate- she is such a fun BIG girl!

Enjoying a beautiful, warm Texas day at the park.

Christmas with Mimi

Cheese with Mimi's tree

Celebrating Mimi's birthday

Christmas morning

Jacob was excited for Christmas morning!

So excited that Santa ate the cookies and milk we made for him! Nothing beats those happy smiles! My girl and I both got fuzzy socks!

Everyone loved playing with the marbles!Hard at work- Aiden showing Jacob how to work the train tracksSome needed rest time with Granddad after a busy morning

TEXAS

We had an amazing visit to Texas and got to spend so much great time with friends and family! Caroline and Jacob got to spend a lot of time with their cousin Aiden which was so fun!

Silly People

Silly scrunchy face!

Just a usual day around the Melnick house! Look what we got in the mail!

Bubble Beard the pirate

Love these people!!

Channukah Party

Having fun at the Channukah Party at Caroline's school Jacob dancing with Evelyn

Holiday Season

Our holiday season sped by! We had so much fun decorating and getting ready for the holidays and our trip to Texas. Watson in the holiday spirit!Our new addition, Guk the Elf. He was named after Jacob's one and only word at the time, and we loved finding his new hiding place each morning!At the Santa Breakfast
It was all going so well until...

Thanksgiving

Our walking man with Grandma!

Miriam recivering from her ankle surgery

Jacob and Sara

Thanksgiving Feast

Caroline and Jacob at the Thanksgiving celebration at Caroline's school.Dancing and singing with Rabbi BergerJacob with Caroline's teach Evelyn- they love each other!

Old Sturbridge Village

We had a fun day this past fall at Old Sturbridge Village.

Caroline and Jacob checking out the cotton and spinning wheel.Cute boys!!Love this! Caroline thinks this picture is hilarious!