One More

Thanks to Aunt Kathleen for capturing this adorable shot :)

Wedding!

The kids were adorable, well behaved (mostly) and very happy to help Papa and Mary celebrate their big day. They fulfilled their duties as best man, maid of honor and flower girl with minimal squirming (Ben), whining (Rebecca), and disruptions (Caroline). To Papa and Mary we say Mazel Tov and have a great time in Israel!

New Friend

Joel's cousin Jeffrey and his wife came for a visit yesterday (in town for Joel's Dad's wedding). They brought their dogs Angel and Gracie with them much to the kids' delight! Here are the kids with their new friend Angel. 

Becca and Uncle Mike

Happy New Year

We had a 100% gluten free Rosh Hashanah tonight! Complete with challah ordered online from a gluten free kosher baking company and cake that tasted good even though it fell apart ;) (the falling apart was due more to not greasing the pan well enough I think than the fact that I used gluten free flour in the recipe). Despite that slight setback dinner was a success!

 

The Many Faces of Caroline

                                  

Gluten Free Burgers

Tonight we tried a new burger place, Burger 21. The great thing about it is they have a gluten free menu and are certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group. The owner talked to Joel and offered to show him the kitchen, where they have separate fryers and prep surfaces for gluten and non-gluten items. We were able to order a gluten free kids hamburger meal for Caroline that even had a gluten free bun! Her meal came out with a different server than the one who brought our other (regular) items and it was clearly labeled as gluten free. It was so nice to be able to order something for her without having to worry about it or bring dinner from home for her which is usually what we do when we go out to eat now. Caroline seemed happy when the waiter brought food that was actually for her ;) And she ate a lot! We will definitely be returning.