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Archive for February, 2009

Avi does his Creed Impression

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

This afternoon, after a bath, Avi thought it would be fun to do his impresion of Creed, from The Office. So he played with his hair a little until he got this…

Avi and Creed... related?

Avi and Creed... related?

Avi’s First Movie

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Avi and I had a fun outing on Tuesday. We went to the Vogue Theatre where Avi had his first movie theater experience! We did it up right witnessing Kate Winslet’s Academy Award winning performance in The Reader. Why did we rush out of bed and drive all the way across town on a Tuesday morning for this showing? To my surprise and delight the Vogue Theatre has a special Mommy’s Matinee on the first and third Tuesday of every month, and we had to check out the scene. Additionally, I promised to meet four other women and their babies from my Mammas’ Group, and as any other mother knows — social time is imperative. Mommy’s Matinee is so called because, well, there were mommies, nannies, and babies EVERYWHERE. Other perks include brighter lights so mum can properly watch over and care for her little one, and they also turn the sound down a bit so babes don’t get spooked by thundering noises coming from the movie. This showing is definitely not for the average movie-goer. You must be a mom with baby in tow to appreciate aisles lined with strollers, and car-seats, nursing ladies, and crying babies in every direction. I can’t wait to go back!

If you look closely you can see other moms and babies in the background.

If you look closely you can see other moms and babies in the background.

9 day visit with Grammy and Zayda

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Although we’re late in writing about it, we had a great 9 day visit from Grammy and Zayda last week. We had lots of quality time and tasty meals at home, and a couple of trips to hip restaurants in The Mission so we could start sculpting Avi’s public image. We were sad to see them go, but Grammy left behind plenty of delicious home cooking for freezer storage that we’ve been enjoying all week!

Shish Kabob at home with Grammy, Zayda, and Aunt Debbie

Shish Kabob at home with Grammy, Zayda, and Aunt Debbie

Avi Keeps Growing

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

We had Avi’s one-month checkup with the pediatrician today. Avi’s latest stats:

  • 9 lbs 8 oz
  • 21 1/4 inches
  • 15 cm cranial circumference (space for his giant brian)

In case you’re curious, these measurements put him in about the 50th percentile for boys his age. We’ll keep working on it.

Grammy and Zayda visit

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

What a spectacular 9 days we had with Avi (and his parents and aunt). He has grown, pushing 8 lbs, eyes are wide open (navy blue at this point in time) and he is a happy and brilliant baby. He knows how to find his fingers and fist to calm himself, and he enjoys his activity gym, looking and touching the hanging animals and viewing himself in the mirror.

A joyous visit for us. So sad to depart tomorrow.

XO,
Zayda and Grammy

What an adorable Punim!! (face in Yiddish!)

What an adorable Punim!! (face in Yiddish!)

New Video: Avi on the Activity Gym

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

It’s been a while since we’ve posted a new video, so we just added one to the Photo Gallery. As you can clearly see, at 3 weeks old, our son Avi not only has a full grasp of the animals and other entertainment in the Activity Gym (buy it with this link and 10 cents goes into Avi’s college fund!) but he can rattle off the entire Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species of each animal (you have to listen closely–Holly and I are pretty sure we heard it). See the photo gallery.

In the 3rd week, Avi discovered the spa, and it was good…

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

After two and a half weeks in this exhausting world, we decided to treat Avi to a day at the spa, complete with a special towel from his aunts and uncles and hand-knitted booties from Gigi. As you can see, he loves the spa and immediately inquired about a Lifetime Membership… Pictures in the Photo Gallery.

Avi at the Spa, with his new booties from Gigi

Avi at the Spa, with his new booties from Gigi

Avi and Friends

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

When Tom came by to visit Avi over the weekend, we decided that we had enough pictures to create a new photo album: Avi and Friends. It’s only a half dozen pictures or so at this point, but we’ll keep adding to it…

Danielle, Toms wife, Visiting Avi

Danielle, Tom's wife, Visiting Avi

Robin Visits

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Holly’s sister Robin visted us from San Francsico, and we all had a blast! In addition to spending some quality time with her new nephew, Robin really helped out Joel and Holly–cleaning up a bit, cooking some delicious meals (which included her fiancee Eric’s world-famous twice-baked potatoes), and bringing her creative cheerful demeanor. Pictures of Robin and Avi have been added to the Avi and Family Slideshow.

Avi and Aunt Robin

Avi Waving with Aunt Robin

Bris Pictures from Rebecca and Dan

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Cousins Rebecca and Dan just sent us some great pictures of the bris. We’ve added them to the Bris slideshow and the Avi and Family slideshow. Thanks again for coming south for the Bris, cousins!