April 1 2003-April 12 2003 Gaby's 2nd B-Day
Happy Birthday Gaby! Gaby is two years old. She celebrated at Pat's Gan Haktanim. Gaby was crying for some reason, Ron is cheering her up. The kids were celebrating it with her. Gaby is in a complete shock! I guess she does not comprehend all the attention she was getting. Gabriella even got a present from Pat. Gaby is very serious. Later on Natasha and Vladimir gave Gaby a present (They were our neighbors in Tarzana). Then we celebrated again at home. Gaby said it was a "Pretty" cake. Afterwards she blew the candles. Marina bought a beautiful "Winnie The Poo" cake. Gaby likes her Blues Clues outfit. Gaby sings Dai Dai Dayenu. Gaby blew a kiss to Ron. At this point Gaby is connecting words and can say complete sentences.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Natasha Panenko, Vladimir Panenko
April 16-2003-April 23 2003 Passover 2003
We celebrated Passover with the Varity and Lebowski family. Gaby gave the dog some matzo. The highlight of the evening was the orange that Sarah Varity place on the Passover plate. Ron took Gaby to Balboa Park. Gaby understands numbers and can tell there is more that one dog. Gaby says the ducks poop shinks (Stinks). Gaby enjoys the swing and the slide. Gaby had a great time at the park. Gaby's vocabulary is unreal for her age. We celebrated with the Lebowski Dow's B-day. Gaby is dancing very funny at home and eats her favorite meal (Chicken nuggets).
Gabriella Senderov, Ron Senderov, Michelle Leboswski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski.
April 27 2003-June 16 2003 Gaby play with Markie Moran
Gaby is trying to play with Mark Moran who wasn't very friendly. Then, Gaby went to a B-Day party of one of her friends (Tylor) from Pat's Gan Haktanim. Gaby is jumping in the jumper and has a lot of fun. Ron took Gaby to a movie (Finding Nemo) and Gaby said that the juice tastes like gummy bears. Again, Gaby is eating Dino chicken nuggets. Gaby is taking a bath in the tub and swims in the tub.
Marina Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Mark Moran Oudi Moran, Marcia Moran, Tommy Moran, Ron Senderov
June 21 2003 A Day In Solvang
We went to Solvang and on the way we stopped at an Ostrich farm. Gaby thought the looked like "Big Bird" from Sesame Street. Gaby is drawing in the restaurant. Gaby enjoyed looking at the big horse. Afterwards she sat in the big red shoe. Then, we saw a Danish folklore dance. Ron rented a Surrey Cycle and we rode it around Solvang. This was a fun family day!
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
June 26 2003-June 28 2003 Everybody Wants To Be A Cat
Gaby is singing and performing on the treadmill. Later on, Gaby is dancing on Marina's and Ron's bed while singing "Everybody wants to be a cat". Then, se said clove clove clove, which eventually we found out means ketchup. Gaby like how they made lemonade in the mall and said it tastes like gummy bears.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 7 2003 Knot Berry Farm
We went to Knot Berry Farm and Gaby met Snoopy and the rest of the characters. We went on many rides, such as the hot air balloon, train, racecars, bus, and merry go round. We even saw a short Charlie Brown show. Finally, we went on the water log wide. We had a lot of fun!.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 8 2003 Welcome Adat Ariel!
Gaby is going to a new day. She transfered from Pat's Gan Haktanim to Adat Ariel. Gaby spent a short summer in Adat Ariel in order to acquaint with the new school. One of my clients and friends, Lisa Nussbaum, was the teacher for this class. We sang many songs and Gaby like this classes (Mommy & me) very much. Then, there was Jonathan Majerchick who probably liked Gaby a lot but was very mean to her and was bullying her on a daily basis. Gaby was listening to the "Little Hungry Caterpillar" which was one of her favorite stories. One of the other things Gaby liked was Jack in the box song. Also, she liked the various activities such as making the play dough. Finally, Gaby blessed for the food and had lunch.
Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 20 2003-July 22 2003 Aloha Oahu Hawaii
Gaby is bouncing on the elephant and sings "Partzivni Evanyuchi Pakoychkam" song. We went this summer to Oahu Hawaii and went to Polynesian Cultural Center with cousin Walter. We sang the Pearly Shells in the bus. The center was very beautiful and the various "Islands". We saw how to break a coconut with a rock and your bare hand and how to make coconut milk. Also, we saw how to make fire and how to climb a tall tree with your bare feet. Gaby was very impressed with the warrior show at Marquesas. Gaby kept on saying "Two guys" did ahhhhh with a scary voice and scary face (11:27). We spend the entire day from 8AM till 12:30AM by the time we came back to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was a great day.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 22 2003 Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Continuation
We kept on touring the various islands in the Polynesian Cultural Center. Later we saw a pageant, which consisted of several rafts, and each raft represented an island. The rafts were magnificent and the islanders performed various dances and songs. They wore beautiful costumes. Ron was trying to learn to perfect throwing a spear. Then we enjoyed a great luau while watching the royal court making a grand entrance. It was very hot and Gaby decided to spray our feet with water. By this time it was around 8PM, we were very tired but it was not over. We went to an amphitheatre and watch a great show with fire. Gaby made a funny face (17:20).
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 25 2003-July 26 2003 Hawaiian Vacation Continuation
We had a great breakfast in the hotel every morning. We went to that day to the swimming pool, which was great. We had penguins at the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel. They also had singers, and dancers entertaining the guests every day. Ron took a photo with several parrots. The hotel landscaping was beautiful; we saw beautiful tropical fish and birds. The hotel had an authentic Hawaiian ceremony daily.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 26 2003 More Hawaiian Vacation
We were the show in the hotel and it was a very nice show the hotel organized for their guests, which included dancing, and singing. Later, we went to eat dinner, the food in Hawaii is very expensive. Gaby had pasta and was eating it with her hands. She was very messy, but I was enjoying every piece. She was tilting her head while consuming the food.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
July 27 2003-August 3 2003 Inna Ognassian Visit
It was the last day in Hawaii and Gaby met a new friend at the airport. Inna Ognassian came to visit us for a day. Inna knows Marina since birth since Larisa Bravo and Inna had their babies (Marina & Marat) in St. Petersburg Russia on the same day! They remained friends for many many years. They live in Colorado and Marat came to visit us with his family several times. Gaby was telling us that in Adat Ariel she likes Jonathan Majerchick. Although Jonathan was bother Gabriella nonstop, I guess Gaby still liked him!
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Inna Ognassian
August 17 2003 Aunt Erika & Uncle Pinchas Visit in San Diego
We went Aunt Erika & Uncle Pinchas Visit in San Diego. It was Moshe's 4th B-Day. We had some cake and went to downtown San Diego. The kids went to the swimming pool and had a lot fun. Moshe and David were tickling Marina. Later, Pinchas bought ice cream for the kids. We saw an old lady with walker dancing! Gaby was imitating Yaeli and was Statue Of Little Bridie! Finally the kids were watching T.V.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Erika Nissanoff, Pinchas Nissanoff, Raizy Nissanof, Jonathan Nissanoff, Yaeli Nissanoff, David Nissanoff, Moshe Nissanoff
August 21 2003-August 23 2003 Savta Larisa & Aunt Anat Visit
Gaby is going again to FAO Schwarz and says she brought her money with her for any purchases. We went to Maggiano's Italian restaurant. Then we walked around the Grove. Then we walked into Barnes & Noble. Gaby stayed for the story time and one of the employees was holding Gaby, she was very fond of her. Later Gaby was inspecting the maniquin. Gaby, Anat , Marina, and Savta Larisa are playing and running around the kitchen. The next day they went to Hollywood and visit Kodak Theatre.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Larisa Bravo, Anat Chechik
August 24 2003 Disneyland with Savta Larisa & Aunt Anat
We went with Savta Larisa and aunt Anat to Disneyland. Gaby said hi to Timon and to Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse liked the fact that Gaby had a polka dots red dress, he approved! Gaby also took a picture with Bell and the beast. We went on the various rides and of course we went on Gaby's favorite "It's a Small World". We saw Minnie Mouse and I think it was a guy under that costume. Gaby later gave Mickey Mouse a big hug. Then, she went to visit Goofy and to Arielle (Little mermaid).
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Larisa Bravo, Anat Chechik
August 24 2003 Disneyland with Savta Larisa & Anat Part 2
We went on Winnie the Poo ride. Then, we had a nice lunch in one of the restaurants. Later, Gaby posed with a Minnie hat and a couple of stuffed Minnie's, and a Minnie suitcase. W sat by the curb to watch the parade. Gaby was eating cotton candy while watching the parade. Gaby was smiling at 9:14 for the great film shot. Gaby was watching parade and saw all her childhood heroes.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Larisa Bravo, Anat Chechik
August 25 2003-September 6 2003 Savta Larisa & Aunt Anat Visit
We looked at a business to buy Monique's Day Spa, and Art Of It All. Larisa is playing with Gaby. I think Gaby enjoyed although she did not understand a work of Russian! Later, they went to Tamara & Victor for a short visit. They enjoyed the food and the cakes. Mark & Tommy Moran B-days. I think Markie turned 4 and Tommy turned 1. Happy Birthday Boys!
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Larisa Bravo, Anat Chechik, Tamara Prostenko, Victor Prostenko, Mark Moran, Tommy Moran, Marcia Moran, Oudi Moran
September 7 2003 Michelle's Lebowski B-day
Michelle had her 6th Birthday, and it was a pool party. The pool was quite large and packed with many kids and adults. Marina went to the pool with Gaby. Michelle says, "I love you Gaby! at 2:09. It was a very hot day and I am sure everyone enjoyed the cool water. Everyone had a lot of fun.
Marina Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Michelle Lebowski, Lisa Lebowski, Dow Lebowski
September 7 2003 Michelle's 6th B-Day Continuation
The girls attack Dow in the pool. Everyone wants a piece of Dow! After the pool the kids had pizza. Finally, they had some cake.
Marina Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Michelle Lebowski, Dow Lebowski, Adam Lebowski, Lsa Lebowski, Ron Senderov (Voice).
October 31 2003-November 27 2003 Halloween & Thanksgiving with the Lebowski Family
Marina & Gaby went to the Lebowski for some trick and treating and their neighborhood. Gaby was dressed as Winnie the Poo. Gaby collected a lot of candy. Gaby is in her pre-school class at Adat Ariel. Thanksgiving 2003 at the Lebowski family, it is a tradition where every year we are invited for Thanksgiving. We go there very year since Marina and Ron were married. Michelle had a puppet show performance. Gaby sings a Thanksgiving song for everyone 6:16-7:19. At 8:45 Gaby goes with the song o vay vay. Gaby and Michelle sang together several songs.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Leboski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Adam Lebowski, Bill & Edith Wanamaker, Dow's mom, Ray, Marc Wanamaker, David Calhoon
November 27 2003-December 23 2003 Thanksgiving Celebration Continuation and Chanukah
Gaby is repeating everything Michelle is saying in her performance. Gaby is missing Lisa Nussbaum and she was almost crying when she was saying it. Gaby is riding her little pony (Chanukah gift). Gaby likes her Hello Kitty gift another holiday gift. At 10:27 Gaby is singing Chanukah song. At 12:32 another song sung by Gaby. On a different day Gaby got her first bike and rides it in the garage, it was a rainy day.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Leboski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Adam Lebowski, Bill & Edith Wanamaker, Dow's mom, Ray, Marc Wanamaker, David Calhoon, David Sloan.
December 24 2003-December 25 Christmas Eve Part with Ralph & Debbie Lima and Chanukah with the Harari's and the Leboswki's
We went to Ralph & Lima Christmas Eve dinner and had a great evening. Later, Gaby was insisting that there was another party and we had to take her to one of my clients, Dennis & Fran Huddleston at 10:30PM till midnight. Then we went to Don & Rachel Harari. Gaby gives to Franka and Rachel a kiss! Franka is enjoying Gaby very much and was holding her on her lap. The next day we went to the Lebowski family for Chanukah. We sang songs, ate, and exchanged gifts.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Ralph Lima, Debbie Lima, Tera, Rachel Harari, Dov Harari, Franka Angel, Dow Lebowki, Lisa Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski
December 27 2003-December 29 2003 Monarch Of The Seas Mexico Cruise
Gaby took a photo with the Pirate and the parrot. The waiter sang "O Sole Mio". We ate some "goodies" in the room. We saw Ensenada, Mexico. Gaby was wearing the colorful sweater that Ron bought for her on Valentine's Day. At the formal night, Marina and especially Ron looked great with his snappy Tux. Ron and Gaby were dancing at the Captain's cocktail party. We had a great time and enjoyed the food, dance, and parties. It was a great way for us to have some R & R for three days.
Marina Sendeorv, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov