We Have a Blog?

Ok, It's been a little while since I've posted. This semester has been crazy, but I'm afraid it's nothing compared to wait lies in store next semester. In the meantime, here's a quick run down of what's happened since the last post.

Avi continues to speak more and more.

Itai started hating daycare...and then begging to go!

We learned that Itai is an "exceptional speaker" for his age. Aunt Tiffany came for a visit!

We had our fundraiser.

Avi fractured his knee. (At said fundraiser.)

We went to the autism carnival.

We missed the Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

We made many trips to the park.

We made a trip to one of the biggest parks of all: Disneyland!

We got back into the swing of things back at home. *sigh*

We all went to a family farm for a maze, pumpkin patch and wagon ride. (We forgot the camera.)

Uncle Jon moved in. (Not pictured due to grumpiness issues.)

Oh, and we went TRICK OR TREATING!!!

A lot. Once at Itai's school and once at Avi's school. And the College of Social Work held a Trick or Treat event at Officer's Hollow. And of course, on Halloween.

You could say that Itai likes Halloween. Stop by some time and join our busy-ness. We're casual.In fact, we invented casual.

Miss Me?

I've been pretty busy trying to prepare my application for a master's degree and haven't had the chance to post anything in a while. The deadline for the application is tomorrow so I'm looking forward to the finish line.

I still have a lot to do so for know I'll just post a short video. One of my facebook friends posted this link on her page and I had to share it!

Man with Autism Sings National Anthem.

Enjoy!

He's 3!

Itai recently turned three and had a pirate party. Pictures of the party will eventually appear on our blog but for now please enjoy these poolside pictures. For Itai's birthday I asked him some questions and plan on asking him the questions every year. Who is your friend?"You!"What makes you happy?"Tickles!"What scares you?After a very long pause he said, "The dark." What do you want to be when you grow up?

"Big and happy!"

Happy birthday Itai! We love you!

Park Life

Parks are an amazing thing. It's a place open to everyone and filled with a million activities.

You could get the window seat on a flight to anywhere.You could climb the tunnel to the moon!You could give "hillbilly hand fishing" a try.Or scare all the fish away.You can take a jungle safari.Or search for buried treasure.You take some time to rest in the shade and applaud your accomplishments.Itai has found a bucket of toys can make a trip to the park that much more fun.I like to take pictures of two of the cutest little brothers I known.Some people like playing Tarzan, and other people don't.You can look down from the top of the world.

You can wrestle...

Hug...

Or even steal a kiss.

Parks are one of our favorite places on Earth!

Swimming Lessons

My sister Heather and her family came over for a visit this week. We went to the pool for a little swim. I learned a few things during our visit.

1. Their daughter, Aileah, is stinking cute! Ok, I already knew that one.

2. I cannot beat Tom in a swimming race. Seriously, I can't!

3. Heather (who was sitting poolside) loves getting splashed with water. I think she likes it because it helps her cool off without having to actually go into the pool.

4. Leaving pool/dinner party (before the dinner!) to go to work is NO FUN!

Avi and Itai had so much fun having a little visitor and going to the pool and we didn't mind too much either.

Did You Know?

Did you know that in Israel Dennis the Menace is known as Avi Shovavani?I'm not sure why I brought that up. I guess I just thought I'd mention. The good news is that our pantry is now cleaner than ever!

My Backyardagains

Is there something more scaled back than a "staycation?" Because it looks like that's what were having this summer. Something like a back-yard-play-cation.

Oh well, the boys seem happy enough with the arraignment. Itai LOVES his car. He could ride it all day every day.

I now have proof that it is possible to get a picture of Avi smiling!

Of course we've all seen Itai smiling.

But his riding-my-trike smile is extra special.

Can you tell he was getting tired?

I had to throw this one in because Debbie says it looks like Avi is praying at the Western (Wailing) Wall in Jerusalem. In reality he's enjoying the wind from an air conditioning unit.

Itai was really sad about going back inside. I told him he could help me take some pictures. This one was my favorite, even if I do look terrible.