The past few days....

So.....we finally got the BBQ up and running and we love it. Malcolm set up a light and now we can actually see the food we are cooking.

Our neighbor from Toronto, Elise Loterman, who is here on a year of volunteering came to visit us after Simchat Torah. Unfortunately, she was a little under the weather. She is feeling 100% now and is back with her program. To us, this ill-health meant a nice long visit from Elise. She had a chance to rest and recuperate, and the kids had her company to play endless board games.

By Wednesday night, Elise was well enough to participate in our BBQ dinner. On Thursday morning, I took Tamar to the train and she is back at school until next Thursday. On Friday, Malcolm, Elise & I went to the "shuk" in Ramle to buy fruits & veggies. I go there every week, but this was the first time Malcolm joined me. I love the sounds, the smells, the people and mostly - the fruits and vegetables. Shopping at the "shuk" is fun!

Oriya went to a birthday party on Friday afternoon, and she had a really good time. We're really happy to see her integrating into social life. Today, she went to see a movie with some friends from her class.

On Friday afternoon, we went to visit my mom's uncle, who celebrated his 88th birthday this week. We then had a lovely dinner and played Rummicub until the wee hours of the morning.

Today Malcolm, Kobi, Elise & I went to the neighbors' for lunch and had a very nice time. They have a son Kobi's age, who had another friend over, and the three of them had a really nice time.

After Shabbat, we took Elise to the train station. We are looking forward to a new week. Malcolm is scheduled to work all week. We're not quite sure on what, as he usually gets booked, then he gets his assignments.

Shavu'a Tov to everyone,

Michal