Getting Ready for Hanukkah

We are getting ready for Hanukkah to start at our house. This year that meant getting a few new menorahs. Nick commented last year on my parents menorah so I got a similar one for us. Theirs had more of a true tree look, but I love the simple look. Nathan picked out the boys' menorah. When we went to the Jewish Collection store, he immediately found the ultra expensive menorah that was in the shape of a fire truck (his favorite vehicle currently), I found this one which also got a high five. It was labelled Community Helpers. I thought this was meant to be because in October at Jared's school, community helpers was their focus. Of course I also came home with about 10 different dreidels and tons of gelt. Jared is just about coordinated enough to make the dreidel work, Nathan not so much, but it will still be a blast. Now all I have to do is get everything wrapped.



Here is my progress on the Broadripple sock. I have done the heel flap and turned the heel but got stuck on the next step. I went over to Sarah's house last night and got a quickie lesson and now I'm well on my way. I love the Socks that Rock, this colorway is Marble.