Archives for: 2007
By carra on Dec 24, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree | Send feedback »
This is a childhood photo taken of my Aunt Sarah (Stein) Greenblatt around 1904 -- about a year and a half after moving from Pinsk to Philadelphia.
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By carra on Dec 5, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
By looking at my grandfather, Harry, the 2nd oldest son in the back, I'm guessing this is around 1912 or so. He came to America around that time. Sadly most of the other people in the photo remained in Vilna.When he came to Ellis Island Grandpa's nam…
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By carra on Dec 2, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
See Leora's chin? Aviva is in a blur behind the drumstick. Here's the article: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/dauphin/article319287.ece
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By carra on Nov 24, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Thanksgiving at Mom's new home was lovely. The staff at The Manor put set up the common room (AKA the Activity Room) for all 19 of us. Scott cooked the turkey on Wednesday here in Elkins Park and we took it with us to Harrisburg. In addition to the Brave…
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By carra on Nov 5, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings
Seth and Dayna up in chairs during the HorahThe Happy CoupleThe Other Happy Couple
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By carra on Nov 2, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
From the imagination of Eli came the idea of being his favorite pick-up truck for Halloween. I have to admit I had a good time making it.">Sydra almost wanted to be a Honda Odyssey -- which I would have had a tough time figuring in out how to make. When…
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By carra on Oct 8, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Sydra attended a birthday party which offered make-overs for the pre-school set.
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By carra on Sep 18, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Happy Healthy Year! Here is my nephew, Ezra, blowing the Shofar. This picture was in Harrisburg's "Patriot News".
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By carra on Sep 9, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
The main reason we went to Colorado was to visit my dear friend Holli and her wonderful family. Despite battling her way to good health (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/holliberman), Holli is able to truly be grateful for her family and her surrounding…
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By carra on Sep 3, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Our first day in the Rockies had its ups and downs -- no pun intended. We had a long, exhausting day of travel and ascended into the mountains quickly. Eli came down with Altitude Illness -- fell and got sick. Despite that we were able to really apprecia…
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By carra on Sep 3, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
The summer is ending very quickly for the Minkoff family. We had the privilege to host a Mashliach from Israel who spent this summer working at Camp Ramah. Though she's only lived in our house since July 22, 2007, Chen feels like family. As I write, Chen…
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By carra on Sep 2, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | 1 feedback »
Wednesday, 8/30, was our farewell Israeli Feast prepared by Chen "Shelanu". Scott and the kids pitched in too. It was wonderful! Falafel, Tahini, Cous Cous, Israeli Salad and lots of other delights!Chen and Sydra putting on Israeli Flag GarnishesSy…
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By carra on Aug 5, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | 1 feedback »
Sydra and Pearl were jumping waves and luckily Scott was snapping photos. Margate, NJ August 20073 down and one to go...Eli is losing teeth at an amazing rate.Sydra and her friend Pearl sharing a ride on the tricycle
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By carra on Jun 27, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Here's another photo from our time at Sunset Beach in North Carolina. Eli started braving the waves on a Boogie Board.
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By carra on Jun 25, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Sydra playing dress up in MarylandOur first stop on our trip south was to Potomac, MD to visit our friends Ellen, Erik, Ian and Lauren. Lauren and Sydra giggled a lot and loved dressing up.IanIan and Eli are boys with bats.Carra and Ellen -- buds…
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By carra on Jun 12, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
The Freak Flags are Folded for the time being:Both the boys got buzzed.Sydra's day care had its annual picnic (inside because of the rain).
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By carra on May 29, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
I'm always trying to get Eli and Sydra to pose together in "the buddy shot". Here's Sydra with her buddy, Jonah Bailis. Jonah is the 1st member of the 3rd generation of very dear friends!
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By carra on May 25, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings
We had a great day with Eli's school buddies, Oz and Zeke. Giggleberry Fair http://peddlersvillage.com/giggleberry/giggleberry.htm is in Lahaska, PA -- about 45 minutes from our house.Eli and Oz inside the obstacle course AKA "Giggleberry Mountain"…
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By carra on May 3, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | 1 feedback »
Cohen Cousins at Carra and Scott's wedding. Harrisburg, PA 7/28/1996
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By carra on Apr 28, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Another amazing find! This actually a tin type photograph of the two sisters.
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By carra on Apr 6, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Last month we had a great day in the park with family and friends. We hoped to get a family photo. Though it didn't quite work out, we had a great time trying. Our friend Alena posted the photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/lenamin/03110702. Our…
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By carra on Mar 23, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree | Send feedback »
Our family experienced a sad loss this week. Nathaniel Atkins, my sister Shari's son, lost his father on Saturday. Click the http://obits.pennlive.com/PennLive/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=86897749 to go to his obituary. If you want…
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By carra on Mar 19, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree | 1 feedback »
Rochel (middle), Lena and Maurice on a Stoop Uncle Maurice by a lake (perhaps Lake Michigan when he taught at University of Wisconsin) Uncle Maurice is on the far right. I think this might be from Bowdoin College. Uncle Maurice in ROTC Check out our swas…
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By carra on Feb 15, 2007 | In Windsor Avenue | 1 feedback »
Yet a 3rd fridge is waiting in the wings. Thanks Stew and Roe!
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By carra on Feb 12, 2007 | In Windsor Avenue | Send feedback »
Thanks to Pam Maman and Marty Cohen there are not one but two small refrigerators waiting in the wings.As far as where to bring the meals -- please drop me an email when you decide on a date and I'll give you her parents' address directly.
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By carra on Jan 30, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree
In 1982 Cousin Anne Bernstein gave this picture to Mom and Dad. Enjoy!
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By carra on Jan 22, 2007 | In Minkoff Musings
During the first weekend in January Scott's immediate family came to celebrate his birthday. Martha came from North Carolina, Stephen from Buffalo, Debby, Gregg and Lauren schlepped from Cumberland, MD and Richard flew from New Mexico. Max, Robin, Alena,…
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By carra on Jan 22, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
Unfortunately I'm not able to consistently post pictures due to some technical difficulties -- and I just hit the grandmother load! Mom had a big bag full of Grandma's photos and lots of really fascinating things from Uncle Morris. While I'm gearing up t…
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By carra on Jan 2, 2007 | In Braveman Family Tree, Minkoff Musings | Send feedback »
The big news on the Braveman front is that Mom is moving! After 40 years on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Elaine is headed to a lovely "retirement living" complex up the road. She should be moved in around mid-January. Here's a link to her new home: ht…
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