Simon and Leila (The Dynamic Duo)

Simon and his buddy Leila both love the guitar or Ukelele (played here by Leila). Here they are at our house taking turns with it and our "dog guitar."



As you see, Leila does the singing and Simon is quite modest about his guitar skills.

"Shabbat shalom," everyone!

Sam turns 3 Months and Other Fun February Items

February brought us a lot of fun (not much snow but lots of fun).

We visited Harrisburg and Simon got the hang of riding his tricycle.



Sam turned 3 months old. He has decided to skip rolling over and go straight to crawling :)



Other faves are batting at toys, rolling to his side, and watching his big brother Simon on the playground.

Sam at 2 Months!

It has been another great month.

Sam is cooing, smiling, laughing and "talking" especially to the monkey on his crib bumper.


Sam also loves to bat at the toys on his chair.


At his doctor's appointment we learned that Sam gained another 2 pounds! He is now 12.5 pounds and 23.5 inches long. He enjoyed the doctor but not the nurse who gave him 3 shots. OUCH!

We can't wait to see what the next month will bring (mommy has her fingers crossed for more sleep! )

Sam at 1 Month!

Sam turned 1 Month old today! We celebrated with a trip to the doctor.
Sam is now 10 pounds 5 oz (up from 8 pounds 7 oz just 3 weeks ago). He also grew 1 inch and is now 22.5 inches long (he is in the 90th percentile for both).
Sam is smiling, cooing and learning how to roll over (but has yet to do so).


Simon had his 3 year check up today as well. He enjoyed wearing his tiger hospital gown. He is 34 pounds and 39 inches tall. And he enjoyed answering the doctor's questions about Sam and what he wants to do when he grows up ("ride a bicycle" was his answer )
Click on the picture of Sam to see more of our day!

Happy Holidays!

This year's celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah was a great one! Simon was so excited to hand out presents and unwrap them. And he loved hearing about Santa Claus. Though he wondered how he would fit down a chimney :) It was also great to celebrate with our new little bundle Sam! Click on Simon to see some more pictures from the holidays.

Introducing Samuel Aaron Roth!

Samuel (Sam) Aaron Roth didn't hesitate as he came zooming into the world on November 28th at 8:18PM.

Mark barely had time to get home (I called him at 6:22) and walk me to the hospital but we made it and a painfully brief time later, Sam was here weighing in at 8lbs 8oz and measuring 19.5" long.

We are doing well and adjusting to life with our two little boys. Simon is loving his role as the big brother (although he says he doesn't like all of Sam's crying).

Click on Sam to see more photos from his first week!

Simon Turns 3!

After waking up with a bad cold this morning and telling me he didn't want a birthday, Simon managed to turn 3 and have a great day!

Many thanks to all the friends and family for making this such a special day for him (and one that he will not have to share with his baby brother - ok I'll take credit for that). Click on Simon to see more from his birthday party.