candles and dreidlel

And, we had a lovely time doing the candles and playing dreidel with Nana and Pa (and their funny dogs Roger and Rex).

Latkes

We had a lovely weekend down in Carmel Valley - one of the highlights was celebrating Hanukkah, particularly the eating latkes part. Susie and Zach did the honors - and, as usual, they did a fantastic job!

With the Grandparents

The timing of the train rides there and back allowed me to stay long enough to see her settled in, and making a shoe out of Feather Grass seeds. All reports indicate she's having a blast. 

To Grandmother's house we go!

On Monday, Nona & I delivered Clara to Nana & Pa by train. The train ride was fun (if slow).

Here's some of the silly and sweet pictures I took on the way down. 

Carmel Valley Thanksgiving

We had a lovely long weekend at Nana & Pa's, picking salad greens, playing with Cousin Adina, Evan (and others), learning to make a Schaum Torte, and making latkes!

Another Day on the River