Garfield Get Together

At our annual block party our car enthusiast neighbor asked Jacob if he wanted to take a ride in a Ferrari. It took much prodding on Jacob's part but we convinced him to go.

Jacob experienced zero to sixty in three seconds and a top speed of one hundred and one. I don't know where in Venice this is achieved as it takes me twenty minutes just to get to Ralphs grocery store. He came back in one piece so I didn't worry.

Jacob's Bar Mitzvah - Friday Night Service

Michael managed to take a few pictures after Friday night's service. Jacob did several prayers on Friday night. He did well and I think it helped prep him for Saturday morning.

The green kippah (yarmulkas) made a big hit.

Jacob looked so snappy in his new suit.

These ladies are part of the sisterhood who made the cake according to Jacob's specifications; white cake, white frosting.

Nothing like a formal event to get your kid to smile.

After Friday night's service, Michael and I went home to assemble 48 cupcake hamburgers.

They were well worth the effort as I think they were a very popular item. We hope to be able to share more pictures later.

Michael's Birthday

We celebrated Michael's milestone birthday with a quiet dinner party at home. With all the big celebrations coming up we decided to keep it low key. You only turn 50 once so the mother of all ice cream cakes was needed to celebrate.

Trying to cut this monster frozen cake.

Naked cake.

Banana Split Ice Cream Cake from Bon Appetit. Recipe and video available from the website. Stay tuned for more milestone birthdays.

First Day of School

Parents warned me that middle school would go by in a blip and they were right. I can't believe that Jacob is starting his final year of middle school. Where did the time go? I seem to be saying that a lot lately, I need to get it on a t-shirt.

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade
This photo melts my heart. Here is to a successful year.