June 2009

It is tough keeping a blog current with the rest of life getting in the way. So here is a quick, recent photo of Jory in all of her glory. She is growing up fast and learning all sorts of fun tricks (she knows where her head, nose, ears, tongue, belly, feet and hands are).

As you can see, she has her own sense of style, already.

Team Liz in San Diego

Team Liz took a very brief but fun trip to San Diego. We headed out from NYC on Friday, April 10th and returned late Sunday night, April 12th. We went to surprise Liz's dear friend LeAnne in honor of her 50th birthday. There are so many wonderful photos to look at from the actual party we encourage you to check out Liz's kodak gallery.
This photo is of Team Liz on the beach on Sunday before we left to return to NYC.

Passover 5769

Team Liz celebrated Passover with family and friends. First night was at Liz's mom Marti's home in Manhattan. Liz led the seder for the first time while Marti fed the small army of 20 guests. Saul and Saul's brother Mark helped lead the seder as well.


Second night was held out in Brooklyn. This is a tradition that dates back about 20 years. Saul's friends started the 2nd seder as a way to ensure that no one would be bored at a 2nd seder. So the group of attendees has grown over the years and the major difference is that now everyone is bringing their own kids. Thanks to Deborah and Adam, as always, for hosting!

Jory is 1

Happy Birthday to baby Jory. We celebrated with a small party on April 4th and then again with lots of well wishes on Jory's actual birthday, April 8th which was erev pesach. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and the lovely gifts.

In DC

Jory, Liz and Liz's mom Marti went to DC over the last couple of days. Liz went to participate in the 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Days.

She spent Monday learning how to lobby and on Tuesday she "hit the hill" and visited Senators Gillibrand and Schumer as well as Congressman Rangel and even Congressman Engel from the Bronx/Mt. Vernon. Here are some fun photos from our trip.


Jory sitting like a big girl on the Acela down to DC.

Liz standing on the steps of the Capitol.

In Liz's final meeting, which was with the actual Congressman (most often when lobbying you meet with the Legislative Aid), the Congressman agreed to co-sponsor HR 745 The Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act.

Standing Tall

Jory has learned how to pull herself up and stand while holding onto pretty much anything. When we say anything we mean it...she likes our bookshelves for sure, but our dining room chairs work just as well and our kitchen cabinets too!

Playdate with Isaac Cohen - and his parents

Devin and Cheryl and their son Isaac came and joined us for an afternoon of playing and pizza. Here are a couple cute photos.


Isaac enjoyed munching on the green shaky egg while Jory worked on the tupperware. Everyone was happy!