We're here!

Eitan going through security. Yes, we're still putting our baby in things

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We arrived yesterday (Thursday) morning, after a surprisingly not negative flight experience in El Al. Even Ami said how surprised he was that it was not brutal. It was awesome having my mom on the plane with us, because she took Eitan a ton which let us hang out, watch movies and tv and sleep. I finally was able to see the Help, which I have wanted to for like, months, and Ami watch a ton of Israeli TV- the show Ramzor.  
          
When we arrived Hudy was there to meet us with a fantastic, delicious gift basket that he and Debra packed us, which is now a permanent fixture in our apartment as a bin for Eitan's toys, and Nina was there too - she surprised us, she got out of the army an extra day early (because she's Nina), and it was hugely awesome, and so emotional to see my baby sister all dressed up in her solider uniform when I wasn't expecting to see her at all. One funny thing about Nina is that her beret is safety pinned to her uniform because she lost it 4 times just in basic training. Nina's still Nina.

Waiting to board the flight. Great Lighting. Thanks Newark.

After a cab ride that Eitan and I slept through, where Ami supposedly talked to the driver the whole ride we arrived at our new home off Emek Refaim.

We've mostly been unpacking, organizing and moving furniture around to make the space work with a baby. Last night while me, my mom and Nina were out grocery shopping Ami had a surprise visitor knock on the door- Yael (our cousin who moved here with her family in July) who came loaded with Marzipan, challahs and fresh pitas from the Shuk. Newsflash, Yael in Israel is as awesome as Yael in America terrifying.

We are headed out in a few minutes to Machane Yehuda and to get Israeli cell phones. Another priority for today is to set up our American line, so stay tuned for details.

Shabbat Shalom! Mimi, Ami and a finally napping Eitan.