Akiva is sick

He stayed home fri school with a fever, cough, etc. I took him to maccabi to see Dr Schwartz, the pediatrician. Went well and did not take too long. No antibiotics needed. 

Our bedroom finally has a bed!

Benny reading 4th book of Harry Potter series in our newly furnished office

Lift

Our 20 foot container is finally arriving his Wednesday!

Rosh hashana haircuts

Surprise birthday visit to Rony

Our building and the construction across the street

Israeli health system

Had our first pediatrician appointment. Went well, very efficient. Cost only 8 shekel (less than $3) and that is for three months. We do pay a monthly fee, but much less than in the US. 

A nice note for shoshanas birthday from a new friend

Shoshana's birthday note

Our Israeli kitchen

Yamit 2000 Water Park

Had a great time Friday at Teva 's employee day at Yamit 2000 water park. We miss six flags though.  But we loved that the food was kosher!

Wedding in Israel

One great thing about Israel is the opportunity to meet up with old friends, and see how their families are turning out. Very nicely, in the case of Mirriam Meyers, a friend from Tucson Hebrew Academy, whose daughter's wedding I attended in Jerusalem last week!  I also saw Felicia, Dana, Tracy, Shari, and Margie.  Mazal tov to both twins on their weddings!

Ok so I have been a bit remiss with my blog.  Let's see.  Since my last post, I have travelled across the US with the kids and a tent, and oh then we made Aliya to Israel with kids and husband and dog.  Now here we are in Israel and the kids are in school and it is a difficult adjustment for them but they are doing ok.  Benny said something cute yesterday on the way to school.  Referring to the Hebrew Year of 5775 which he learned about in school, he said, "America is about 3000 years behind."

I will try to figure out how to post pictures.  I also want to change the focus of the blog to Aliya and the location to Israel.  Wish me luck!