Sad Dumplings

Last Wednesday, it was warm!  Amy hosted mah jong.  

After working out, I sat by the pool a little.  

Eli was close to riding his bike last Fall but then had to give up when it got cold.  He was determined to get it going.  

Noah had soccer.

It was nice and warm.

A Ferrari suv at soccer!

I tried a cooking experiment.  Sometimes they work, sometimes not so much.  I tried to make chicken dumplings.  It was a mess but I think it tasted ok.  But I was the only one.  

That night, Ariel went to a high school lacrosse game.  She and her friends got to go out on the field with the high school girls. 

Eli and Noah played with Vicky.  

 

New Mulch

Last MOnday, our landscaper came to clean up our beds.  The mulch always looks so nice in April.  Not so much by July.  

I went to a meeting about high school cheer.  This is going to be interesting for Ariel.  

Last Tuesday, I ran into Ariel's friend's mom at the gym.  

Don't ask why I was in Crumbl.  

Hot dogs and steak for dinner.  

That's a devilish smile.  

Of course Ariel had a friend over.  

 

Making Smores

Last Sunday, I drove the twins to Hebrew School then went to the gym to take the class I take sometimes with Melissa.  

The twins played with Vicky.  

Then Eli played some Playstation VR.  

Then he did some work on the Cyberquad.  

I grilled chicken for dinner.  

Then Eli insisted on a making smores.  

Ariel had some homework.  

It was a nice warm night.  

 

Sports Day

Last Saturday, we had a really early lacrosse game.  And it was far away.  We had to leave by 8.  

It was super cold too and windy.  

The girls are playing much better.  

Hey Ariel!

We lost but it was close.  

The parents were frozen.

Here they come!

I like Ariel's friend's parents.  

I was so happy to get back in the car and warm up.  

That afternoon, Noah had his first soccer game of the season.  

He played well.  He really likes it.  

They lost.  

Looking good boys!  That night, Amy and I had dinner with Jaime and Abby and Jason and Lisa at Ardana.  

 

Aden in Disney

I finally finished with Italy!  It was an amazing trip but it was time to get back to reality.  Last Monday, we all got up at like 3am because we were 6 hours ahead.  The kids all made it to school.  It was so cold!

I walkd the kids to school.  It was nice to be back.  

Artie came to visit.  He took the Miami blanket.  

Ariel can't get enough of him.  

Last Tuesday, Aden went to school at 2 am!  It was time for his senior class trip.  They had a 6 am flight which would normally be horrible but the jet lag actually helped.  This was a lot of traveling for Aden though.  Miami.  Italy, then Orlando.  He was searched at TSA.  His friends sent us this.  Love the shirts.  

These are some of Aden's pics. Both high schools hit Disney and Universal for 5 days.  

They had fun!

Noah and I did a science box that night.  

Last Wednesday, Noah had his first soccer practice of the season.  He knew a couple of kids.  

This coach was serious.  I was worried for Noah but he loved that he got right to business and he liked the drills.  

Good practice!

Last Thursday, Ariel had doctors appointments in the city.  After the morning meeting, we walked around Penn's campus.  

Our neighbor Winston met us at the bookstore.  Ariel grilled him on all the parties he goes too.  lol.  

We then picked up Lorenzo's Pizza on South Street for a snack.  I hadn't been there in years and used to love it.  

We shared the slice.  It was still good!

Ariel's camp buddy Cece happen to have a half day so we picked her up!

We got a good spot off Walnut Street.  

Yummy lunch at Marathon Grill.

Then some shopping.  

Then some Swedish Candy.  

Back to the doctors.  She's all good!  We passed by Penn's stadium.  Ariel thought it looked like the Colossuem!  

We picked up Amy's favorite Greek food then headed home.  

Last Friday, Ariel had lacrosse practice.  Have a great weekend!