Greetings from the silly Martin girls (pictured here in their favorite hiding spot--under the high chair!). Since Jason is going to be out of town and missing the first night of Hanukkah, we celebrated early this morning and lit the menorah (sydney did the blessing!) and opened presents. Sydney LOVES her new camera and I created a new form of paparrazi--she has been taking the most random pictures including ones of her breakfast, the table, the floor, me (jason was supposed to be in the picture but somehow he got cut out--sydney gets her picture taking from him!) and her favorite subject: Olivia. Can't wait to see what other pictures she takes and eventually share some with all of you.
Olivia loves her new Hanukkah playset (Sydney does too) and the girls enjoyed opening special treats from GiGi-a fun color wonder set for Sydney and an adorable puppy dog for Olivia which she loves to give hugs to.
The girls have a ridiculous amount of gifts this holiday but we are also going through some things to donate--i hope these girls realize how fortunate they are and will learn the art of giving to others as well. But having worked with families that have very little, i do know how lucky our kids are and how fragile life is and don't mind the overabundance of things.
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate and warm holiday wishes this season. I personally feel so blessed and am thankful each and every day for the loves of my life and those who make me shine brightly.
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