Akiva's aufruf is this week. Chana is coming to Toronto next Tuesday. Lots of last minute details to deal with. We are very excited about sharing this simcha with our family and friends.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Less than a fortnight to go
Well, it's been quite a while. Between Pesach, wedding preparations, work and other assorted things, my computer time has been limited. I have been doing some knitting. I am currently have two pairs of socks on the needles. One for me and one for my husband. I will post the works in progress soon. I am also working on my dress for the wedding. It is cut out and waiting to be sewn. I'yh Motzei Shabbos will be a busy time at the sewing machine.
Akiva's aufruf is this week. Chana is coming to Toronto next Tuesday. Lots of last minute details to deal with. We are very excited about sharing this simcha with our family and friends.
Akiva's aufruf is this week. Chana is coming to Toronto next Tuesday. Lots of last minute details to deal with. We are very excited about sharing this simcha with our family and friends.
Monday, March 26, 2007
When in Rome...
Purim in Toronto was a week-end extravaganza. Our theme this year was "Survivor - Galus through the ages."
Rooks joined our team on Thursday, and the Balabans arrived Friday afternoon.
Preparations for Shabbos and for our themed feasts got underway. Rooks was a big help with the grocery shopping...
and the girls found something that would be put to good use!
As things heated up in the house, outside, the weather was wild!
Our first Nisayom of the weekend occurred Friday evening. The toaster oven was left on broil by accident. Gam vu l'tova... out of all this we "met" a neighbor whom we invited to join our festivities on Sunday thanks to Rooks!
Instead of sitting at the table as usual, we reclined on couches for the meal. The meal began with Roman bread and the spirits flowed!
We posted several sayings in Latin around the house. Our theme for the day, was on the front door.
"Do you own a skinny orange cat?" Naw, not us!
Not only did we "survive" the weekend, we had a great time doing it! L'shana habah....
Preparations for Shabbos and for our themed feasts got underway. Rooks was a big help with the grocery shopping...
and the girls found something that would be put to good use!
As things heated up in the house, outside, the weather was wild!
Our first Nisayom of the weekend occurred Friday evening. The toaster oven was left on broil by accident. Gam vu l'tova... out of all this we "met" a neighbor whom we invited to join our festivities on Sunday thanks to Rooks!
Instead of sitting at the table as usual, we reclined on couches for the meal. The meal began with Roman bread and the spirits flowed!
We posted several sayings in Latin around the house. Our theme for the day, was on the front door.
"Do you own a skinny orange cat?" Naw, not us!
Not only did we "survive" the weekend, we had a great time doing it! L'shana habah....
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Mazel Tov!
Mazel tov to the Pliner and Horowitz families. Chana is engaged to Akiva Horowitz of Brooklyn, NY. I'yh the wedding will be on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) in New York City. Details to follow.
Well, I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted. January was truly hectic... in a good way. I got a lot accomplished, but was too busy for words! Over the next week, I'll be posting some of the projects that I finished, which include a patchwork quilt, 2 lace scarves, and 2 sets of wrist warmers/fingerless gloves.
The black pair are made from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino (wool & a little cashmere blend). The orange pair are pure cashmere (a real treat to knit with) and are a gift for someone. Thanks to Eli for modeling. The pattern is Fetching from knitty.com
The first 2 weeks of January involved the usual stuff.. kids, school, library, cooking, cleaning (occasionally!). Last November, I accepted a graphics job for the end of January. At the time, I thought that our school break was the last week in January, so this job fit perfectly into my schedule. The job was due to the printer the 3rd week in January. I figured I'd work really hard and then go on a little vacation during break.
Well, things didn't work as planned. First, I made a mistake with my calculations. Vacation was the 3rd week of January. Second, Chana and Akiva became engaged. So between driving to New York for a surprise L'Chaim, working 50 hours (with the kids home and husband off in Atlanta), and then driving back in New York for an vort, I'd say it's been hectic in a good way.
Finally, the freelance job/book is finished, wedding plans are under way and I even managed to complete several knitting projects. I can't read in the car, but I can knit in spurts.
The major project that I finished in January was a quilt for one of my granddaughters that I started over a year ago. Patchwork-wise, it was a bit more challenging than previous quilts. The kids helped pick out the backing, and I am pleased with the way the colors work together.
I found this backing at Walmart. I actually brought home a couple of different choices. This is what the kids voted for. Funky, but it works. You can't see it in the picture, but the circles on the back are echoed in the circular quilting I did on the front.
Remember the esrog compote? Well, last Shabbos being Tu B'Shvat, we celebrated by eating it for dessert. I even took some to family in NYC. I enjoyed eating it enough to look forward to making more next year!
Well, I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted. January was truly hectic... in a good way. I got a lot accomplished, but was too busy for words! Over the next week, I'll be posting some of the projects that I finished, which include a patchwork quilt, 2 lace scarves, and 2 sets of wrist warmers/fingerless gloves.
The black pair are made from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino (wool & a little cashmere blend). The orange pair are pure cashmere (a real treat to knit with) and are a gift for someone. Thanks to Eli for modeling. The pattern is Fetching from knitty.com
The first 2 weeks of January involved the usual stuff.. kids, school, library, cooking, cleaning (occasionally!). Last November, I accepted a graphics job for the end of January. At the time, I thought that our school break was the last week in January, so this job fit perfectly into my schedule. The job was due to the printer the 3rd week in January. I figured I'd work really hard and then go on a little vacation during break.
Well, things didn't work as planned. First, I made a mistake with my calculations. Vacation was the 3rd week of January. Second, Chana and Akiva became engaged. So between driving to New York for a surprise L'Chaim, working 50 hours (with the kids home and husband off in Atlanta), and then driving back in New York for an vort, I'd say it's been hectic in a good way.
Finally, the freelance job/book is finished, wedding plans are under way and I even managed to complete several knitting projects. I can't read in the car, but I can knit in spurts.
The major project that I finished in January was a quilt for one of my granddaughters that I started over a year ago. Patchwork-wise, it was a bit more challenging than previous quilts. The kids helped pick out the backing, and I am pleased with the way the colors work together.
Remember the esrog compote? Well, last Shabbos being Tu B'Shvat, we celebrated by eating it for dessert. I even took some to family in NYC. I enjoyed eating it enough to look forward to making more next year!
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