Christmas Eve in Brooklyn

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This year, for the first time, it was Christmas in Brooklyn. Luckily my parents and Aunt Mindy were able to make it down to spend it with us.

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Noah was excited.

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They came bearing gifts.

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Our tree struggled to cover them all.

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At the very same time, one of Noah’s teeth decided it wanted out of his face.

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Kate and Noah wanted (reluctantly) to try the ole’ string on the doorknob trick.

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Reluctantly.

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Many knots tried.

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Finally Noah asked me to just pull it out.

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Crazy face.

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A quick story before bed. Excited to see what both Santa and the Tooth Fairy would bring.

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Happy Holidays

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Thanks for keeping up with us. Happy Holidays to everyone!

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Santa

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A couple weeks ago we made our annual trip to see Santa. After waiting for a while in the cold, Noah nervously waiting our turn inside.

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Signing in.

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On deck…

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The big guy.

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Santa pulled Noah up onto his lap and they sat awkwardly for a second.

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Until Santa had something for him.

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Later, a private conversation at the playground.

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Canal Street.

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Dumplings in Chinatown for lunch.

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Cannoli for dessert.

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Living it up.

Parents as Art Partners

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On the first Friday of every month Noah’s school invites parents into the school for “Parents as Learning Partners”.

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For the first Friday in December we helped the kids make snowflakes that would decorate the school auditorium.

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Ms. Bartolomé giving the kids some tips before they get started.

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Ice Skatingest Winter Ever

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Lazy morning after Thanksgiving. Trying to let Kate get a little work done.

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Noah and I slowly made our way to Lakeside in Prospect Park. We took it so slow, that Kate took the train and met us before we could even get started.

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Such a great place.