April Part 3: Passover and Family Visit

In the later part of April 2016, we celebrated Passover and enjoyed a visit with Elias, Linda, and Elias' sister Nelli.

Joseph, Penelope, Alex, William, and Ilias (Joseph's cousin)
at our humble Passover seder.

The Franses family five during Passover 2016.

Our darling little matzo ball Penelope

Passover 2016

Alex reading the four questions during the Seder.

The boys on their search for the Afikomen.

Woo hoo!!  The boys found the Afikomen and got Lego
kits as prizes.

It was pretty hot in the house from all of the cooking,
so we stripped Penelope down to her bib and offered
her a plush wine toy.

The boys were being sweet with one another and asked me
to take a picture of them at Costco.

Miss P, cheesin' in her car seat.

I love her rosy little cheeks.

This big brother absolutely adores his little sis.

The boys had a great week, so they earned lunch at
one of our favorite places - Cabot's!!

Miss P was excited to tag along as well.

William was trying on his costume for his school's play
The Rainbow Fish.  His role for the play was the wise octopus.

Miss P playing around on April 26

The kiddos were modeling their clothing that they
were gifted by their Aunt Roula and Uncle Simakis.

We enjoyed a lovely dinner together with Nelli (Elias' sister)
and Ilias.

Alex drew a sweet drawing while we were waiting for our food.

He got creative with his writing.

On April 29, Alex had a publishing party where he shared his "How to" writing pieces.  It was so nice that Elias and Linda could be there to see Alex's hard work, too!

"How to make a movie."

Alex reading his writing pieces.

He was so excited to share his work.

He made a lot of progress in his writing throughout the year.

He was so proud of himself and we were so proud of him!

William, Alex, Joseph, Elias, and Linda in Alex's classroom.

Penelope and I joined in as well.  We were very happy to celebrate Alex's hard work.

Alex reading more of his writing pieces.

The boys enjoyed playing a Star Wars memory game with everyone.

Penelope being squishy and delicious on April 30.

Our little sleeping beauty.

*Phew*!  April 2016 was QUITE the busy month filled with lots of activities and fun family visits.  Lots more to come!!
Until next time...

Love and kisses,
Nikki