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notinjersey April 1, 2019

Gabbie is 14 – Birthday Interview and Photoshoot

Fourteen years ago today, I became a mom. I was thrilled that she was a girl and although the birth and recovery were not amazing, having Gabbie in our lives was and is! She has grown up into such a beautiful, graceful, smart, and fun young woman. We have been celebrating Gabbie this weekend and once again we’re playing “how well do you know your sister” with these questionnaires answered by the boys! These are followed by Gabbie’s birthday interview and a fun photoshoot we did!

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notinjersey March 29, 2019

Fun At The Jewish Community Center – Local Tourist Link Up

This past Sunday, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (the J) had an open house. My kids practically spend more time in this building than they do at home, because it is where their school is located, as well as where Gabbie dances. The open house was meant to recruit membership as well as to show all of the things one can do at the J, and there are a lot!

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notinjersey March 28, 2019

The Sixth Floor Museum – JFK Museum In Dallas

When Dave and I were in Dallas this past weekend, we visited the Sixth Floor Museum, which is the museum which documents the life, assassination, and legacy of John F. Kennedy, Jr. The museum is located on the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository, which is the building and floor from where Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed JFK.

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notinjersey March 27, 2019

What’s Up Wednesday – March

March felt like it actually came in like a lion and went out like a lamb this year! It is actually feeling like spring outside, not to jinx it! Here’s what we’ve been up to.

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notinjersey March 26, 2019

Purim Recap

Last week, on Wednesday night and Thursday, we celebrated the Purim holiday. Purim celebrates the story of Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people from annihilation by the decree of Haman, who was an advisor to the king. As part of the Purim celebration, people dress in costume, and we are commanded to hear the story of Esther, give out gifts of food, give charity, and partake in a festive meal.

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