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last night of Chanukah

the last night of ChanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The last night of Chanukah is always greeted with sadness in the house. We enjoy the candlelight so thoroughly. I especially appreciate the fact that the candlelight dinners extend the kids’ presence … Continue reading

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Chanukah – Night 7, 12/12

7th night of ChanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Night 7 love. menorah timeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. chloeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Chloe lights all of her candles every night!

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4th Night of Chanukah

4th night of ChanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. On the 4th night of Chanukah, Dylan also had his winter concert. The place was packed and even though Chloe and I got a seat on the disgusting cafeteria floor right in front … Continue reading

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5th Night of Chanukah

painting a dreidelOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Night 5, the kids got little paint-your-own dreidel kits…and they did not delay in getting to them!!! painting paintingOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. more paintingOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. at the menorahsOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. dinner … Continue reading

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7th Night of Chanukah

I honestly cannot get enough pictures of these kids lighting candles! on the 7th night of ChanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. li’l ChloeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. lighting the candlesOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. You might notice that Cameron is missing 2 bottom … Continue reading

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chanukah highlights

chanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Yes, in the midst of it all, we made time to celebrate Chanukah and to light the menorah every night. Dylan is now able to sing much of the prayers with us(!) and all of the … Continue reading

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chanukah gifts

gifts from Dylan!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Dylan has taken to referring to tom and I as Cruz and Reisz. Got another cool map and Chanukah gift, though! What was it? Just a couple of pieces of peppermint candy, but I … Continue reading

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Chanukah begins!

Chanukah set upOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We missed lighting the menorah on the first night of Chanukah because of the holiday party, but we resumed on Day 2! We went to see “Honk” (Shakespeare Santa Cruz’s holiday production based on … Continue reading

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Chanukah celebration

latke dinnerOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. On the night before Christmas Eve, we had our “official” Chanukah celebration, meaning we made latkes for dinner…and, as per tradition, we had Heather, Assaf and the girls over and did our holiday gift exchange. … Continue reading

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First night of Chanukah

Cameron lighting her shamashOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The kids were pretty excited to light the menorah on the first night of Chanukah. Cameron got Dylan’s old wooden one and, check her out! She’s lighting the shamash first! DSC_4189.jpgOriginally uploaded by … Continue reading

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