The Wren

Zara and her Scoil (irish for "school") buddies perform a seasonally appropriate song and dance at the BRIMS Winter recital.

Last Night of Chanukah

Lots of Chanukah posts this year. This one might be my favorite.

Wingspan

A while back we measured Zara's wingspan. Now Amity's old enough to get in on the act, too.

Amity's Baby

Amity has many stuffed animals, which she dotes on in a variety of ways. No one (or nanybody, as she used to say) is particularly a favorite. But we hear she likes the baby dolls at school. So, for Chanukah, we bought Amity her very own baby doll this year. While she still remains more attached to both Wes and I and not really a "lovey" kinda kid, she does seem to adore playing with her baby. As of now, baby's name is "Charlotte Violet Craig" but it does change periodically. We'll keep you posted.

Zara's Turn

Zara's become a pro at candle lighting. Amity watches carefully, taking notes for her next turn with the shamash.

Amity's Turn

This is the first year that Amity really "gets" Chanukah. As such, it seemed only fair that she get a turn lighting the candles. So we alternated nights. Zara wasn't entirely pleased with this arrangement, having spent the last several years as the sole lighter of candles, but so is the sibling life.

Third Night of Chanukah

Despite the fact that Amity's face may tell a different story, all of us in the Bromberg-Craig household wish you, dear readers, a very happy Chanukah!

Glitter

According to Mary (one of Amity's 3 teachers), you can't have Chanukah at a Jewish preschool without silver and blue glitter paint. And glitter. Apparently Amity thinks purple is also a requirement. So, here's Amity (working with a friend) on a Chanukah art creation, complete with much glitter.

Amity's Box Fiddle

Zara and Wes made this box fiddle for Amity so she could play along with Zara. It was such a brilliant idea, and they had a lot of fun making it. Alas, Amity (who was thrilled when she first received it), doesn't actually play it all that much anymore. We're not sure why. But when she does, it is very, very, cute!

Pausing during a Hike

I don't recall where we were hiking. Maybe Ivy Creek? Kids stopped, posed, looked cute, we took a picture. Perhaps there was a snack? Maybe just a water break. We've been trying to get Amity to walk a little more in preparation for our Australia trip, and weekend hikes have been our thing.