The Lederman Kitchen

Charlie turned 9 month on the 22nd!  This month was full of celebrations - Hanukkah, Christmas, Brian's birthday, Papa's birthday, Billy's birthday, and New Years.  Hi, I'm 9 months old We lit the Hanukkah candles every night this year.  Sydney was so excited about it.  She sang the Hanukkah song, she was fascinated by the candles and couldn't wait for a piece of gelt and her present.  Charlie was already in bed most nights but he had fun playing with the dreidel and grabbing at the shiny gelt.   First night of Hanukkah My parents and sister came to town for Christmas. We spent Christmas morning at our house then spent a few nights in Healdsburg together. Sydney finally understands holidays better, so it was so much fun to see her experience all of Christmas this year.  Charlie had fun ripping some wrapping paper and staring at the lights and ornaments on the tree.  He enjoyed spending time...

Sydney turned 9 months last weekend, can you believe it?  This month flew by.  Partly because February is a short month and partly because we've been busy. The month started with a visit from MarMe and Grandpa Billy, and continued on with lot's of time outside soaking up the sun.  We met friends at Lagunitas Brewery, had a picnic at Stryker Winery, and took a few trips into SF.  Here in California we had the driest January on record, followed by the hottest February on record.  While it's nice to be outside, it's really scary! Sydney has been doing what she always does, growing, learning and being cute.  I was so impressed a few weeks ago when she used 1 hand to open a crocodile's mouth and the other hand to grab a ball out of it.  It took a few tries but she figured it out.  She is becoming busier and busier everyday.  So much are the days of her being content just hanging out on our lap. She is quite a good eater (especially fo...