All bundled up

Doesn't he look cozy?

Yisrael's Pidyon Haben- now he's all ours!

Today was Yisrael's פדיון הבן- and it was absolutely beautiful. I've never been to one before- but as everyone told me, it is a beautiful simcha. Whereas by the bris, the parents are very tired (the baby's screams don't help either) by the time the פדיון הבן comes, you're a bit more well rested, and able to enjoy the Simcha much more.

The כהן, R' Rabinovich, was really special. He gave Yisrael a beautiful bracha- may he be"h fulfill it!

It was wonderful to be joined by Bubbie and Zaidy Minkus for such a special simcha- we're very happy that their trip worked out and that they were able to be here for it. Many thanks to Uncle Yankee and Aunt Chani who hosted it in their house, and for all their help preparing the food!

May we continue to share simchos!

Here's Yisrael, all decked out on the silver tray, as we get ready to bring him to the כהן

The actual פדיון הבן ceremony

Proud parents

Yisrael with his Mommy and Bubbie

Yisrael's first Chanuka

He's not even a month old yet, and he's already doing the מצוה of הדלקת נרות (well, sort of...)

Isn't he cute?

Thanks to Maddy, Savta's friend, who bought us this wonderful rocker for Yisrael- he loves it!