A New Baby Boy was added to our family!

Eitan joined our family on August 18, a birthday present to Ivan and Dalia (both almost at the same birthday date). He is the first baby boy I have ever had, I am used to baby girls only. Eitan is so cute, by now he already smiles to you and looks at you. Dalia calls him EiTAN in English stressing the TAN is an American accent, but simple Eitan in Hebrew.

Welcome to our world Eitan! You have a wonderful family all around you. We are all so lucky to have you, and you are lucky to have the warmth and love of your family all around you.

Celebrating with Mindy!

Mindy's 60th celebration! At Santa Ynez winery

Mindy's 60th birhtday! Another reason for celebration at Santa Ynez winery

Happy Birthday Dalia

Dalia was very happy about her birthday, and wanted a special Mermaid decorated cake which will be lemon and strawberries cake... Well, mom Ayana managed to fullfil all of Dalia's wishes. It was it had a mermaid, and an ocean, and even sand and sea shells; and it was lemon and strawberries cake! It was also very delicious!

When the neighbor aske Dalia how old she was, Dalia said "almost three". This was actually true, as we celebrated it a bit early this year. But that is not the point, it was her three year birthday! When Ayana told her that a birthday means that she is actually three, Dalia ran all over the place with joyful announcements "I am three everybody! I am three!"

It is funny to watch how aging makes the little ones so happy, and as we grow older we wish we still stayed a year younger. I will refuse to announce another age in my life even a day before my birthday... The little ones are probably right. Every year we have is a celebration!

Dalia is three years old!

It was Irit's 60th birhtday and I stayed with Dina and her family. Israel and Gail came from NY

I came to celebrate Irit's 60th birthday; Irit my childhood best friend. I stayed with Dina who opened her home to me, and made me feel like a true friend. I loved her family especially little Rachel that adopted me as part of the family. The birthday celebration was beautiful and exciting. I spent also a few days walking all around Washington DC with Israel and Gail, and sometimes with Dina too. New and old friendships are warming ones heart...

Visiting Washington DC on 4th of July

Visiting the Botanical Garden in Atlanta GA with Julie - on a business trip

Julie and I at Martin Luther King home, and Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta grave

Atlanta GA - Visiting Martin Luther King childhood home, church, and neighbourhood. The murals are displayed across the street of the old church

Dalia is having a good time at our garden, and is trying on a new dress