Passover Family Celebration 2014

Our Greenberg/Matz family Passover Celebration started off with filling our seder plates. 

Hank made one of his very own this year!

Then it was time to make the matzah balls and take some happy/silly cousin pictures.

As for the seder, everyone gathered at the table and listened to Sierra, as she did a fabulous job of being the main reader this year. Grown ups chimed in with the Hebrew. Equally important, both Hank and Ryder sat quietly for the entire seder. Wow!

 Of course, no seder is complete without finding the Afikomen. Lots of excitement, and of course, lots of golden dollars to be collected!

 We look forward to next year when we plan on needing to make room for one more baby Greenberg at the table!

Golden Times in Clear Creek

It was a free choice day today and Hank wanted to head to Golden, CO for some warmth and cruising around the Clear Creek.

 He even found some dandelions and picked some for himself, Mommy and Daddy.

 Loving these spring days!

Purim Circus Fun

After much debate, Hank decided to be a clown for Purim this year.

 He got to join all the other kids at Beth Evergreen's religious school for the big Purim Carnival, where Mommy teaches. Here he is shaking his grogger during the Purim Schpiel - boo Haman!

 Hank's favorite part of the carnival was the donut eating contest. He and his friends had 3 minutes to try and get a bite of a donut, no hands allowed. 

 Through sheer determination, Hank did finally get a bite. Happy Purim!

First Spring Hike of 2014

The weather was perfect for our first Spring hike of 2014. 

 The hike we love best is right across our street - perfect for climbing and finding things in nature.

 We'd say Radar's pretty happy with the accommodations.

 Ah, it'll only get better from here!

Our Family Trip to CA and Disneyland

Hank was so excited to visit CA for the very first time! 

The first part of our trip was filled with family - Mommy's Aunt Elaine and Cousin Bruce. 

The next morning, we enjoyed a big breakfast.

Then, Elaine joined us at the Science Center where Hank got to see a real space shuttle 

(or space ship, as Hank calls it).

He also got to experience hurricane force winds.

The next day, we headed to Disneyland - what a whirlwind of a day!

Hank's favorite rides were Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and the Go Gadget Roller Coaster. 

And while waiting in lines, he loved riding on Daddy's shoulders and grab a bite to eat.

Hank even met Pluto.

 Our family really enjoyed our special time together, and Hank lasted 9 hours at the park - amazing!

On our last day morning before heading back home, we went to the beach. 

The water was freezing, but Hank didn't care. He LOVES the beach!!

Mommy got some last minute family photo time with Elaine, too.

This was our family's last big trip as a family of three, and it was AWESOME!

Thanks for all the memoires, CA!!

Four, Glorious Four!

The difference between age 3, 3.5 and now 4 has been tremendous. Here's the update:

First, Hank is 38.8" tall (25th percentile) and and weighs 31 pounds (10th percentile).

Hank is kind, sensitive, extremely intuitive and eager to please. He loves swimming, pretend play, costumes, superheroes, Hot Wheels cars, trucks and his blankets. His favorite show is Octonauts and his favorite restaurant is Illegal Burger, where he enjoys Mac 'n Cheese nuggets. 

Hank's independence is growing by leaps and bounds. He gets dressed by himself, puts his clothes in the laundry chute, is almost completely potty trained (he's working on becoming accident free at night - no more pullups as of Feb 18th, 2014!), and is beginning to play more independently. Just a few days ago, he actually left his room during quiet time on his own. Gone are the good old days of his waiting patiently for us to come get him!

When Daddy needs a wrestling partner or help making coffee, plowing snow, mowing the lawn or fixing things around the house, Hank is eager to volunteer. He also enjoy hiking, vacuuming, baking, reading and snuggling with Mommy. 

When he grows up, he plans on being a super hero. Sounds like a plan to us! We love you, Hank!

Skate the Lake

It wouldn't be wintertime without a family day of skating on Evergreen Lake.

 The scenery made the cold morning well worth it!