Hanukkah 2009

Jenna's second and Maya's first Hanukkah was celebrated in style! For the first night, the girls wore their matching "cat outfits"-thank you Holmes family. The candles were lit, the prayers were said and the dreidel song was sung. Jenna had a great time opening her gifts and Maya's. Jenna received a doll house which she has been playing with non-stop since! Maya "opened" her third "Maya tote bag" from LL BEAN-mommy and daddy and some friends all had great taste!

On the second night, the girls were able to share the holiday with Emmy and Sabba! Again, music and candles started off the night, followed by gifts and Emmy's homemade potato latkes. Jenna opened so many gifts this night, she requested to stop and "play doll house" instead! Maya received a hat and assorted clothing, while her big sister opened: a book, decorate your own dreidel kit, lots of clothing and pajamas.

Night number 3 was celebrated at Nana's house with many of Nana's friends and Jenna's family. She received lots of toys and books from her Auntie Rachel, Uncle Mike and cousins Ethan and Jordan-plus brought home some treats for Maya too. Nana gave Jenna pink piano, which has found a home in the playroom in the basement. Her creative concerts are best in an area where her baby sister does not nap. :)

On the fourth night, Jenna and Maya shared the holiday with their special babysitter Dara. We took pictures, lit the candles and said the prayers-when they were finished, Jenna requested "more prayers!" Opening gifts was next and Maya opened her own piano, which she is completely enjoying kicking! While Jenna received a magnetic doll dress-up set--very fun for her, crayons, stickers and watercolors from Dara. The girls gave Dara ITUNES gift cards and both went to bed while mommy and daddy ate a holiday dinner with Dara.

The remaining nights were spent with mommy, daddy and the girls at home.  Fun presents included: an easel, clothing, another doll house, and many many many more!  The girls also had the pleasure of donating some of their toys to Toys For Tots this year.  (Jenna selected the ones she wanted to donate.)  We hope to do it annually!