What a blessing it is to have the family around for a big Hanukkah celebration.
We started with arts and crafts, decorating draidles.
Cameron got bored with it and went to play with trucks.
Then it was time to get the candles ready to light.
The big kids helped with the lighting.
We all sang the blessings.
There was food. Mandy and Elk made real potatoe latkes, we had store bought sufganiot. The rest of the meal was simple salads and burekas. I don’t get the brisket deal, once or twice a year at Rosh Hashana or Passover is enough for me.
My Hanukkah gift this year was an external flash. Which is why we took another family portrait. Also, Elk took most of the pictures, which is why you see more of me.
We relaxed a little before opening gifts. Yes, that was Eyal’s choice to sleep face-planted like that.
I guess this was early on when we were still decorating. Btw, Cam never took off his hat.
Then the rukus began, gifts galore!
Shira as the only girl, shines in her Belle dress.
A lot of books were gifted, along with all kinds of toys.
Love Cam reading while Aytan can’t wait to put on his Mindcraft pajamas. 
Cousin Janet bonding with Eyal. This year he slept through most of the fun, either way, he brings plenty of joy. Mandy even mentioned how nice it was that this year Yishai and Yochanan weren’t just handing out gifts but have a wonderful reason to receive them as well.
A true blessing, Chanukkah is almost over, on to a Merry Christmas for all my friends who celebrate it.
Leah
So fun having kids in the house to celebrate Chanukah!