We just got back from a great family trip to Israel to celebrate Cousin Gabe's wedding to Tamara. (They live in DC and we are lucky enough to see them often!) Here are five things Miri learned from her ten days in perhaps the most historically, religiously, and politically significant region in the world:
1. Israel is full of rocks.
Miri loves to pick up rocks, carry rocks, throw rocks...and Israel did not disappoint. Boring historic archaeological site? No...it's simply a great place to find more rocks. Here she sits in Jerusalem's Old City practicing her rock throwing form. What fun!
2. Israel has great (and dangerous) playgrounds.
There are
monster slides and lots of kids playing on stuff that would be outlawed in the States.
3. "Ice" is gooooooooood.That stands for ice cream, one of the many new words Miri learned on the trip. Below, Miri and Daddy tangle over a chocolate ice cream cone at Gabe and Tamara's wedding.
4. Natural swimming pools rock!We visited several rivers, streams, pools, and the beach and Miri loved them all. Below, she swims with Uncle Ben, Aunt Megan and Cousin Chase at the Ein Gedi Nature Preserve.
5. Water bottles are lots of fun.Miri was obsessed with the large water bottles that we carried around Israel. She'd carry them, squeeze them, and chug from them -- often with disastrously wet results.
We should mention that this girl is a super great traveler. No jet lag, no naps, and still a (mostly) sunny disposition. What a trouper!
Well, folks, as of tomorrow it's official: Grandma Margery is retiring from a long career in medicine. To celebrate her amazing work, the Myers boys (Daddy, Uncle Mike, and Uncle Rob) threw a retirement party last weekend. Family traveled from near and far. Miri was delighted to see Mimi (Bob's sister, Michelle) and her Massachusetts family. Cousin Matthew and Cousin Dado (Damon) were big hits in Miri's book. She had a hard time keeping up with them, but liked to try. Cousin Pearce joined the party as well, making it a total family reunion. Grandma had a great time, and deserved all the praise she got for being such a wonderful doctor! Oh, did we mention there were ballo
ons at the party? What could be more fun?
