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Misha and Helena enjoyed the novelty, although found it challenging and gave up after about 10 minutes

At the Grant Park pool, trying to catch dad

Some recent “Misha-icisms:”

The clouds are not working (=no rain)

I understand these boats (I can put them on by myself)

Helena enjoyed her first (professional) theatrical experience and trip to the Fox with mom

Titus has moved to Atlanta for the summer and stepped in as third uncle (in training)

Unbeknownst to her parents

Why you have a brother

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In pyjamas

Misha loves helping his mom and dad make coffee every morning

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Even though there’s only one chicken left at the Fayfessel house hold, Misha still likes to play with them (and thankfully Sherlock does not)

From one year ago

Mom birthday

And today

Helena’s new soccer program in Decatur

Helena enjoys her after-care program at the Jewish Kid’s Group

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Carry a big stick

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Helena saw “Click, Clack, Moo” and loved it. Afterwards she got to make her own puppet

Misha has figured out the motion to bike and is happily riding his tricycle

https://youtu.be/IEhdOBG9K3A

Another fun ski vacation in the books. Helena is starting to pick up snowboarding, but still needs some more time to get off the bunny slopes

https://youtu.be/wZD9YfEaooE

Misha is having fun with Baba and Dieda

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Vermont winter break- hard to leave Atl on an unusually warm winter day but a maple creamy at Palmer’s Sugarhouse

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Helena likes school suite a bit! it’s grown on her throughout the year, although she’s not excited every day

Nature & Mark Making

Ramping

Helena loves climbing trees. This one is at the Ormond Park playground next to the house.

Helena still remembers but is a little bit rusty

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Misha’s language continues to expand https://youtu.be/4jZw0vlUeV8

But sometimes he still likes to be a parrot

Helena learned how to ride a bike today

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The kids went to Chastain Playground as well, one of the best playgrounds in Atlanta

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Helena’s first successful ascent and descent of one of Atlanta’s only natural features (unassisted). Misha did over a half a mile of climbing himself before he jumped in the carrier

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Helena has started to turn a corner with Misha. Sibling hood is still not easy but sometimes Helena thinks of Misha as a friend. Both also often call Mom Maya.

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