End of year blowout - Pool party

It was a bittersweet party - on the one hand, saying goodbye to Tsila and Miriam after two incredible years of their loving support and creativity, was incredibly hard and sad; on the other hand, who can resist a great pool party!
Tsila and Miriam planned a half-day of brunch, games and swimming for all ages. The kids participated in a summertime meets 'going to the sea' activity where they simulated swimming, digging at the beach, rowing boats and riding the waves. Parents were invited to watch, participate, eat or swim.
Everyone had a great time. Presents were dolled out for teachers and kids alike. After the fun and food, the timid and brave left the kiddy pool for the big pool. And with promises to keep in touch, everyone wished each other 'goodbye for now'. See you after the summer break!

Harry awaiting the festivies, as photographed by Tzofi



Tzofi paddling away



Making waves in the ocean



Ziva and Tzofi enjoying



Tzofi showing off her new t-shirt (Tsila's playgroup 08-09)



The 'big kids' present Tsila and Miriam with end-of-year presents



Diving right in



We'll miss you Tsila and Miriam! Thanks for all the amazing activities, learning, love and support over the year. :* Tzofi, Ziva and Harry

Celebrating Israel's 61st at School

All dressed in blue and white, Tzofi and company celebrated Israel's 61st independence with flags, songs and everything else fun.

The 'official' opening ceremony


Line dancing (or train dancing, depends if you ask Tzofi)


Tzofi salutes

The World According to Tzofi: From Riverdale to Raanana, Picnic Fun with the Hallers, Pesach 09

Hooray for visiting Hallers! We were so excited to spend the afternoon with the visiting Riverdale Hallers in Park Raanana for some picnic and playground fun. It (almost) didn't matter that it was sweltering hot. (Really truly). Tzofi enjoyed photographing the day. And we all enjoyed the family QT - come back soon and often!

The World According to Tzofi: Adventure Day, Pesach 09

Tzofi and I braved the traffic and crowds to (ad)venture up north with our favorite Kenny and Amir for a full-day Chol HaMoed Pesach adventure through old Yaffo to the Zoo near Haifa and back. Tzofi took charge of photographing the day for everyone - including her blog - so, except for the first few pictures, enjoy her masterful handling and composition. This is how she sees the world after all. Given her love for the camera, expect more images from 'The World According to Tzofi'.

Happy Passover!

Little did she know it, but Tzofi's been preparing for Passover since, well, since Purim really. In school, they've been learning about cleaning - Spring cleaning here is known as Passover cleaning, for obvious reasons and also since Passover is known as the holiday of Spring. And shortly after they all scrubbed the place clean, they started in on the songs and story of Passover. From seder songs to general holiday songs to springtime celebrations, Tzofi's so excited and it's been great fun for all.

So enjoy these great clips of her singing some Seder hits (in order of their appearance). Happy Passover to all of you from all of us (oh yeah and there were dances too!)

Still Celebrating Purim (and Chanukah)

On Purim itself, Tzofi and I partied like there was no tomorrow. Below, are scenes from our dress up and accessories party - Tzofi insisted on putting all her barettes in her hair. And soon enough, the photoshoot turned into a musical performance extravaganza with Tzofi showing off all she learns in school - and loves to sing all the time. Enjoy (and hold on to your seatbelts, cause it aint just cute, we think it's quite amazing too).

It's Purim Time! Enter the Busy Bee

For days at school, Tzofi was playing dressup - everything from animals to clowns to Geishas (or something Asian, it was weird). Then the big day arrived. Friday before Purim itself.

(wait for it)

The Modiin Purim Parade (cheers)

It was 80 degrees (no joke). And all the poor tots were so excited to wear their costumes. Warnings of overheating went unheeded (but still heated). That morning, Tzofi's eyes lit up upon viewing her 'busy bee' costume for this year. Have to admit, it came out pretty damn great.

The cuteness was unbearable. More pics to come. Here's the first photo shoot of the day.


Showing off her leg warmers

And the wings