Baby Lewis and the News

April-June

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March - Passover in NY

2010-07-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

Controlling the remote control

Reading a story to Gran-E and Uncle Craig

Coloring with Gran-E

Playing catch

NY shopping trip

Checking out Omi's nails

Nap time

Napping on Aunt Jessica

Sharing a laugh with cousin Miriam

Taking the shirt literally

Everyone, sing with me!

Family portrait

January and February 2010

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Maya squishy face

Whose got curly hair?

Maya walking with her stroller

Yummmmy...finger....

Monkeying around with Saba on Purim

Where did that egg come from?

Who is so cute?

So this is why it's called sloppy joes

Snuggling with Mama on the couch

14 months and countring

Out and About in December

2009-12-30T21:22:00.000-08:00

Pulling up to my feet for the first time. Nothing dangerous can happen on the stairs, right?

Thank you Guttel's for my very own farm!

Pushing my stroller...where's the baby?

Visiting the firehouse with my daycare friends

Firewoman in training (Daddy may be more excited than me)

Static hair on the slide

Queen of the climbing structure

Showing off my snazzy sweater and hat

Uncle Ceegy and I at the zoo Chanukah display

One day I will be as tall as that giraffe

The three Maya's (the bird's name is Maya too)!

Cautious of the opossum

My kitties at home act just like this bobcat

Mommy feeding me to the bobcat

Uncle Ceegy giving treats to a porcupine

Yeah, it's an armadillo!

Look Mommy, it's an iguana!

Not afraid of snakes

Challenging the tortoise to a race

Looking at my favorite animals...penguins

I guess you can call me a bird watcher

Family portrait in Santa Cruz

Birthday and Chanukah

2009-12-27T08:42:00.000-08:00

1 year old!

Happy birthday Maya!!

Cupcakes make me smile

But they're also quite messy!

First night of Chanukah

Presents!!!!!!

More presents!!!!

Year in Review

Birthday Party

2009-12-19T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hanging out in the ball pit

Peek-a-boo
Jumping on the trampoline
The center of attention
Birthday sled ride

I could get used to this!

So many wonderful things at the party
Circle time
Getting a close view of the puppet show
Doing my own puppet show
Look at me!!
Maya taking over the show

First driving lesson
Beep beep...get out of my way!
Who knew dolphins could fly?
Ahhhhhhhhhh
Gran-E, what am I supposed to do with this cupcake?
Testing the frosting

Visit from New York familiy

2009-12-19T14:30:00.000-08:00

Gran-E, Grandpa Les, Auntie Jthe (Jessica), great-Aunt Monica, and great-Uncle Harvey came from New York to visit Maya for her birthday week. We went to the California Academy of Sciences where Maya visited her first aquarium, rain forest, and penguins!!! Maya absolutely loved the penguin exhibit. She befriended a penguin who played with her for about 30 minutes! The penguin would dive down in the water to Maya's level and then splash upwards; each time Maya would laugh and squeal with delight. Maya had no idea that an audience had developed around her who were just as enamored by her as we are. Maya also got to see butterflies, reptiles, and all sizes of fish; with each, she exclaimed, "Oh Wow!"
We had lots of family time which included reading books, playing with toys, eating, shopping, and playing dress up. The family cheered as Maya pointed to objects and imitated/used new words such as "apo" (apple), and "duh" (all done). She has also been gesturing more by wavng for "hi" and "bye", and signing "more" and "all done". Maya even made up her own sign for balloon while playing with Aunt Monica which looks like her pulling on a string of a balloon. Maya never ceases to amaze us!

There's that Allweiss/Goldschmidt hand again!

Reading all about baby animals

It was so exciting to see Gran-E and Grandpa

Reading a goodnight story to Auntie Jthe

Yeah! Aunt Monica and Uncle Harvey came all the way
from LawnGisland to play!

All dressed up with somewhere to go

Fascinated by the aquarium

Among the fish
Mommy introduced me to a penguin...

I was instantly fascinated....

The penguin made me laugh and squeal with joy...

We had soooo much fun playing together....

People came over just to watch me!

November

2009-12-13T22:03:00.001-08:00

Maya continues to amaze us every day with her growth, learning, and motor skills. She got her first tooth at about 10.5 months on the middle-bottom, right, and the following week got her second tooth just to the left. Maya is babbling more and more and we are hearing new sounds and sound combinations every day. We just love listening to Maya over the monitor as she "practices" during crib-talking before she goes to bed and when she wakes up in the morning. Her voice is just so sweet. Although Maya has imitated many words (or so we think!), her first consistent word is "nana" for banana (11 months old) spoken to label her current favorite fruit.

Maya began pulling herself up to her knees at about 11.5 months, which has led to a whole new world of exploration. She now enjoys kneeling at her bookshelf and taking off all of the books, and kneeling over her toy bin and taking toys out; if only she could clean up after herself! Maya is beginning to engage independently with cause and effect toys and loves pushing buttons to make lights and music turn on.

Maya has been quite the social butterfly. She smiles when she sees her friends at daycare and will initiate play with them. Maya has begun handing toys to others during play, and if you're lucky, she may even let you play with them! We visited with Mia who was born 5 weeks after Maya; they hadn't seen each other for awhile so it was a very nice reunion. It is amazing how big both girls have grown and so delightful to watch them interact with one another. Maya (and Mommy and Daddy) got to meet her new friend Fin when he visited from Chicago with his parents Jon and Jen. It was quite remarkable to see the difference that 9 months makes. We can't wait to watch the kids grow up together!

We celebrated Maya's first Thanksgiving at Aunt Rosie and Uncle Sherwin's house with the Lewis family. Maya enjoyed her turkey dinner but loved gnawing on a steamed broccoli stalk throughout dinner. She watched her 8 second cousins with awe as they sang, danced, and ran around the house. Maya participated in the yearly talent show by helping Mommy sing a "Gobble Gobble goes the bird" song; later her cousins joined her in "If You're Happy and you Know it..." which was fun for all. We can't wait to see what she'll do for next year's talent show!

Maya and George striking a pose

I'll let you watch TV with me if I have control of the remote

George makes me laugh (and drool)

If You're Happy and You Know it clap your hands!

Having dinner with my friend Mia

Getting ready for Thanksgiving

Tickle monster!!!

Racing Saba..who's going to win?

The directions said to remove the rings one by one
(Maya explaining the rules to second cousin, Justin)

Sporting the pig tails

I wonder what's breakable on the coffee table?

Hanging out with my new friend Fin

Happy in the jumper

Pumpkin patch and Halloween

2009-11-15T17:55:00.000-08:00

Maya had a great time at the pumpkin patch. The last time we visited this pumpkin patch this picture was taken...what a year it has been! Maya loved drumming on the pumpkins, playing in the hay, and watching the train ride go by. On Halloween, we went trick-or-treating with Maya's friends Clara and Lucie. Our little monkey was a hit and remained content; her banana seemed to amuse her more than the decorations and trick-or-treating. Can't wait for fall next year!

Baby among the pumpkins

Rub the Buddah

My first drum
I like the feeling of this hay stuff

Watching the choo-choo train with Mommy
Baby not for sale

Bigger drum

Dancing on my pumpkin throne
Flowers, and hay, and pumpkins, oh my!
Taking a ride in the wheelbarrow
Peek-a-boo!
Deep in thought
Monkeying around with my banana

Daddy and me monkeying around

Monkeying around in the tree

Weeks 38-44

2009-11-08T15:36:00.000-08:00

Very excited to pose for the camera

Showing off my blankie

Where are my teeth?!?

George is such a funny monkey

Did you hear the one about the chimp, the gorilla, and the spider monkey?

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands...

Enough with the pictures, it's bed time

Flying with uncle Avinoam

Awwwwwwwwwww....

Sleeping on the road...but still styling the hat

Wake up picture

Hi Grandpa, it's Maya...how are you?

How can I smuggle my bag of formula on the plane to DC?

Showing off my tongue to my 2nd cousins Miriam and Daniel

Glamor shot

First crawl...Mommy very excited

Will crawl for snacks

New York visit Part 2

2009-09-26T13:57:00.001-07:00

Maya had a great time visiting with the NY family. Many "firsts" occurred on this visit. Maya used her silky, soft blankie for the first time (she is now very attached to it), she met Bubbie and Papa, her great-grandparents, she began doing an "army crawl", she went to her first animal petting farm with her friend Alexander, and attended her first wedding for cousins Kim and Mike. It was very hard to say goodbye to Lawngisland, but we know we'll be back for a visit soon enough!

Four generations

Omi cannot get enough of her Maya

Omi's famous red nails holding Maya's foot

Open wide!

Cousin Bella finally got to hold Maya

The Goldschmidt clan at Kim and Mike's wedding

A Maya Sandwich...Gran-E does not want to let go

First dance with the groom

Uncle Craigy makes me laugh!

Daddy's little girl

Grandpa Les is kvelling

Beeea-yu-tee-ful picture with Cousins Amy and Billy

The Happy Family

New York visit part 1

2009-09-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

In August, we went to New York to see Gran-E and Grandpa Les, Maya's great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and to celebrate cousin Mike and Kim's wedding. Here are some of the great memories from our time on Longiland.

I can't wait to see my family in NY!!

Hanging out with Koby and Max (and Dina and Abe)

Mmmmm....Whole Foods.....great place to escape the heat!

Aunt Jaurie loves my pulkies

In crawl position...what do I do with hands and knees?

Meeting up with the MBA crew

I love hanging out with Aimee

Mmmmm...Cheerios
Stylin' with cousin Amy

Snuggling with Auntie Jthe

A new audience for Grandpa Les' jokes

Gran-E makes a great lounge chair with a bottle-holder

First time in the pool with Uncle Mark

Getting a closer look at Bubbie

My great-grandparents are the best

Omi loves looking at me

Cheerios are hard to find on a yellow tablecloth

Yelling contest with Bella

Catching up end of July and beginning of August

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Apologies for the long delay in putting up a new blog post. We have a lot to catch up on, so stay tuned for frequent updates.

I have to tell you this great joke I heard...

I love my pretty dress!

Ready, set, goooooooo......

I love naked time

Grooming Saba's beard

Maya will show you just how big she is

New Experiences

2009-07-20T21:40:00.000-07:00

Look who can sit up straight now!

For our non-Jewish viewers, this bib says "High Maintenance"

Hippie chick (thanks Grandpa Les!)

First time in the sand...feet, hands, and mouth covered in it!

Fun in the sun

With Lucie and Clara at the beach house

Play ball!

Our first Mother-Daughter conversation

Colds and Rolls

2009-07-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

Maya has been keeping our local pharmacy in business. It has been a long month of colds, ear infections, and conjunctivitis. This cold is the gift that keeps on giving as Maya, Mommy, and Daddy are all under the weather. Maya is aware of her loyal blog fans, though has kindly requested that she not be photographed while sick. Despite all of the illnesses, Maya is active, talkative, and happy.

Maya has added new foods to her repertoire including bananas, peas, and apples. She is sitting up for a longer period of time and likes moving toys from one hand to the other. On 6/16, Maya completed a full roll starting from her back! A week later, Maya rolled across the room when Mommy and Daddy took their eyes off of her for just a moment; she was just one more roll away from a rapid "thunk, thunk, thunk" down the stairs. Mommy and Daddy's heart rates have since stabalized and the stairway is now gated as Maya is mobile! She also enjoys jumping in her jumperoo keeping us entertained with her giggles of pleasure. Maya is making more sounds with her lips and tongue. She gets our attention and lets us know her displeasure with babbling and yelling. Maya's current favorite "toys" are the remote and telephone; of course the play ones were not good enough for our little sweetheart, so we had to dedicate electronics for Maya's use only.

Daddy celebrated his first Father's Day. We went to Saba and Savta's house to celebrate with them and Uncle Avinoam. Maya had the chance to show off her new sitting, rolling, and babbling skills providing us all with great entertainment. Mommy and Maya spent their first weekend alone when Daddy went to Seattle for Zadie's unveiling over the July 4th weekend. It was a relaxing weekend filled with long walks, Maya's first time in a pool, and celebrating the 4th with great-aunt Rosie, great-uncle Sherwin, and the cousins.

Enjoy the pictures and videos, and please send wishes of good health our way!

George, can you do this?

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands

Happy Father's Day!

Look Ma, no hands!

Butterfly Maya (thanks Aunt Jessica!)

First time in the pool at Clara and Lucie's house

Rolling over!

Imitating Daddy

"Spit" peas

Food, Folks, and Fun

2009-06-17T21:37:00.000-07:00

Maya started eating "solids" in mid-May. On 5/16, Maya got her first taste of rice cereal with formula. She has since tried carrots, sweet potatoes, and pears. We love seeing the faces she makes when she tries a new food!
Maya continues to be a rock star baby at daycare; all of the kids call her Baby Maya, and we often hear the older children referring to her as "my baby" (e.g., telling us at pick up, "My baby was talking today"). She has become more aware of other children and watches intently on their movements. Maya continues to enjoy spending time and learning from her big girl friends Clara and Lucie; second cousins Jenna and Brett were very excited to play with Maya and show off their singing and dancing skills.
Developmentally, Maya seems to learn new skills every day. She continues to explore making sounds with her tongue and lips, which Mommy finds very fascinating. On 6/3, Maya imitated a "raspberry sound" using her tongue. We often find her "practicing" moving her lips and tongue to perfect their coordination for speech. On 6/10, Maya began moving her hand/fist over her mouth to create new sounds and has been chatting away since! Maya has been communicating with us by shaking her head back and forth, especially when it is feeding time. She moves her head and body from side to side when we sing to her as well. Motorically, on 6/1, Maya began sitting in a tripod position when placed there; by 6/11, Maya sat unsupported for just under 5 minutes!
On 6/12 we went to the doctor's for a baby well visit. Maya weighed in at 16 pounds (50th percentile) and she measured 25 inches long (25th percentile). The good news is Maya got out of getting her vaccinations this visit...the bad news is that Maya had an ear infection and a ruptured ear drum in her right ear. Despite the amount of pain we could only imagine this causing, Maya has been a very happy baby continually enjoying the world around her.

Maya turned 6 months on 6/10! Happy 1/2 birthday Maya Boo!!!

George and my foot...what's there not to smile about?

Holding hands with George

Okay Mom, take the picture already...

My buddy George
Look Ma, no hands!
This is my tongue, and here are my toes

Rice cereal tasting

Carrot tasting

Carrot tasted

Carrots taste better when eaten by foot

Tasting pears (aka: my pirate face)

Happy Baby

Sitting up

Here's looking at you kid
This is the "daycare do"

Lucie gets to hold Maya on her lap

Clara, Maya, and Lucie...the pink ladies

With cousins Jenna and Brett

Petting the kitty

Sleepy eyes

Maya telling us how she really feels

If you're hungry and you know it bang your spoon...

Maya's Firsts

2009-05-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

May started out with a visit from great-Aunt Priscilla, great-Uncle Billy, and cousin Emily. Maya also had the chance to spend time with her big-girl, second cousins Melody and Julianne; she watched in awe as they sang, ran, colored, and ate dinner.
Sharon celebrated her first Mother's Day cuddling with a clingy Maya , and Akiva made his first turkey dinner to honor the moms in his life. Saba, Savta, and Uncle Avinoam came over for the feast and Maya enjoyed showing off her rolling, reaching, and cooing. Maya woke up the next morning with her first cold, but still managed to smile and reman in a great mood.
We had a wonderful Shabbat lunch with the Jagodas on Maya's first trip to Oakland to meet auntie Laurie's family. Maya also went to her first Giants game, and they happened to be playing the Mets! We got a certificate to honor her first game, which Maya (and her Daddy) will surely cherish.
Maya is now fascinated with watching her cats run across the room and gets very excited by kicking her legs and waving her arms. She is making more sounds and we are beginning to hear her 'crib talk' before she goes to bed.

Coloring with cousin Melody

Singing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star with cousin Julianne

Petting Leah

Saba and Savta visit for Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Savta!

Being silly with Uncle Avinoam

Mommy's first Mother's Day

Getting hugs and loves from Laurie

Daddy's little girl

First Giant's game

This is what I had to say to the Giant's loss

All smiles

This is how I stick out my tongue

Look how I can hold my foot!

Experimenting with sounds

Catching up with April

2009-05-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

This month was filled with milestones; each day we looked forward to seeing Maya do something new to amaze us! On April 5th, Maya rolled from her back to her stomach on the left side, 'laughed' when Mommy tickled her thighs, and began reaching for and holding onto toys in her play gym. The next day, we went to the doctor's and Maya weighed in at 12 pounds, 15 ounces (50th percentile) and measured 23 1/2 inches (25th percentile) continuing the trend of 'more round than tall'. Later that day, Maya held onto her feet while lying down and has been mesmerized by her feet since. April 28th was a big day. Maya rolled from her back to her stomach then to her back on her left side. She actively reached for toys and pulled them down without assistance in her play gym, and began making 'coughing' sounds as she figured out the back of her tongue. Throughout the month Maya enjoyed looking at her parents' faces, especially the mouth, and began imitating sticking out her tongue and cooing.

In mid-April, we went to Seattle for Maya to meet her great-grandmother, Bubbie G., her great-Aunt and Uncle, Carolyn and Dan, cousins Claire and Abby, and great-great-great Auntie Rosie. Maya let everyone on the plane ride know when we were descending to avoid turbulence, but otherwise earned her wings. Mommy and Daddy unfortunately got sick, but Maya had a wonderful time meeting and wooing the family.

Maya started day care the last week of April. She was quickly titled a "busy-body" as she did not want to nap and miss what the other children or her new toys were doing. By the end of the week, her day care providers Ya-Ya (Sylvia) and Reenie (Maurine) had her on a schedule for both nap and play. Now, if only they could help Mommy and Daddy cope with their work schedules...

Look how strong I am!

I found my feet!

Meeting Great-Aunt Carolyn and Great-Grandma Bubbie

Bubbie couldn't get enough of me

Meeting Great-Great-Great Auntie Rosie (she's stupendous)!

5 generations

Bath time baby

On a walk with my "big girl" friend Clara

Cruisin' in the stroller

Stop George, you're making me laugh!

George, you're like buttah...two sticks!

On the phone with Gran-E and Grandpa Les

My first swing ride at the park with Lucie

In true Bubbie fashion...there's always a story

Catching up with March

2009-05-08T16:46:00.000-07:00

Maya continues to fill our hearts with happiness. On February 28th, Maya slept in her own room through the night! In mid-March Mommy went back to work and Daddy was home on his paternity/bonding leave, which opened Maya's eyes to days' worth of baseball Spring Training and college basketball. She dressed up as a lobster for her first Purim (Mommy dressed up as a chef), but was overwhelmed by all the ruckus. Maya also enjoyed taking weekly walks with Saba and Savta and smiling at us when she heard her favorite "Wheels on the Bus" song.

Now I know my ABC's

Maya in the hood(ie)

Our little crustacean

She's delicious with or without butter

With Mommy

It's hard to stay still

Watch me grow!

All Smiles

"So George, have you heard the one about..."

Cutie Pie

The even longer awaited weeks 10 and 11

2009-04-03T20:42:00.000-07:00

Between taking a trip cross country to NY, Sharon looking for, finding, and starting a new job, and Akiva adjusting to staying at home with Maya on bonding leave, we've fallen behind on our blogging responsibilities. We apologize and hope to catch up within the next few days, so please stay tuned...

Maya continues to grow and amaze us. She went to the doctor's just before 10 weeks weighing in at 10 lbs, 10 oz and 21 3/4 inches tall. Developmentally, Maya is now very interested in looking at her hands and is beginning to bring them to her mouth when coordination allows. She is making cooing sounds more frequently and enjoys when we make silly faces and funny noises at her.

Maya had her first plane rides, and we were grateful that she slept all the way to and from NY. Gran-E and Grandpa Les threw a Simcha Bat ceremony to introduce Maya to the "Lawn Gisland" community/family and to celebrate Maya's birth. It was truly special and remarkable to have four generations of Goldschmidts' present (oy!) and for Gran-E and Grandpa Les to show off the little girl they kvell over. Throughout the week in NY, Maya had the chance to meet and play with Uncle Craig, her great grandmother, Omi, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. It was quite emotional for all of us when Omi, at 97 years young, got to meet her first great-grandchild; Omi could not take her eyes off of Maya, and Maya could not let go of Omi's finger. It was a very special moment when Omi said, "I love you" to Maya and Maya looked up to her and smiled.

And now...for the long awaited pictures of the cutie pie...

George is only smiling because he is in a photo...he misses his Maya

Leaving on a jet plane...Maya's first plane ride

Under the influence (of Uncle Craig)

Reunited with Aunt Jessica

Having a cuddle with Grandpa Les
That Grandpa Les is so funny!
Gran-E can't take her eyes off of me

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the cutest girl of all?
Meeting Omi
Having a moment with Omi
Meeting cousin Amy and Aunt Monica (Uncle Harvey, Billy, Michael, and Kim too!)

'Great' Aunts, cousins, and times
4 generations
Piano lessons from Grandpa Les

Bundled up in cold country

The Maya in the hat

Happy Maya

Back home with George

Talking to the camera

The long awaited weeks 7, 8, and 9

2009-02-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

Sorry about the delay in posting updates on Maya for the last three weeks. It has been an eventful few weeks that included Maya's baby naming; a visit from Uncle Uriel, Aunt Jill, and cousin Nathan; and lots of smiles and cooing. She is getting bigger and amazing us with her new abilities every day.

All dressed up for her baby naming

Chillin' with my cuz Nathan

Party time with my Minnesota family

The happy family

Happy reflections

Pea in a pod

Loving bath time

Stick your hands up!

Thoughtful Maya

Similing to the world

Weeks 5 and 6

2009-01-22T21:52:00.000-08:00

Maya continues to grow and become more attentive to the world around her. She enjoys tummy time, staring at lights and moving objects, and being held. Maya weighed in at 9 pounds, 2 ounces at her six week doctor's appointment...she is officially more round than tall (now 22 inches big). Her appearance continues to change and her personality continues to grow; we are having so much fun watching in amazement as the changes occur. Over the past 2 weeks, Maya had the chance to meet her second cousins, go on a daycation to the beach, and spend time with her Saba and Savta.

George and Maya reunited

Getting bigger

Happy Maya

Outgrowing George

Stretch!

Daddy's little girl

Visiting with Saba and Savta

First piano lesson with cousin Steve

Chilling with big (second) cousins Julianne and Melody

Family picture at the beach

4 Weeks

2009-01-11T21:48:00.001-08:00

Maya continues to wake up to the world around her. This week she began looking at and tracking objects, smiling in response to her parents' voices and moving objects, cooing and making "pleasure sounds", and being a better eater and sleeper. Maya also discovered her hands and is in constant pursuit of getting her thumb in her mouth. We are enjoying watching her grow and learn every day.

George and Maya had a hard time cooperating during the photo shoot...

Georgie getting frisky

Maya getting frisky

Inching along

Meeting Uncle Shalom and Aunt Mindy

Hanging out with cousins Gabriel and Sari

Enjoying play time

Taking a nap on mommy

In my crib

Working on my sitting

I found my thumb...heaven

Watch and listen to me play (and hiccup)

Put on your yarmulke it's time to celebrate Chanukah

2009-01-01T22:00:00.000-08:00

Maya had a very exciting 3rd week of life. We celebrated Chanukah and New Years Eve and visited with good friends. Maya's favorite activities are sucking on her pacifier, staring at her parents, eating every few hours, and sleeping. As you can see, a day in the life of Maya is very busy.

Can I please have my pacifier, George?

Inching along

Chappy Chanukah!
Feeding time with Dan and Aliza

Play date with Sofia, Dan and Joel

Snuggling with Elana and Laurie

Call me!

Two weeks and counting

2008-12-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

This week Maya had to say a teary goodbye to her Gran-E, Grandpa, and Aunt Jessica as they headed home to NY. Maya celebrated her first Chanukah which included a visit from Saba, Uncle Avinoam, and Shayna.

She continues to grow and get cuter by the minute.

2 Weeks with George

Cawfee tawlk - tell me all about it...

Getting taller

Swinging (in the rain)

Strolling with the blanket Savta made for me

Save the Tatas! (Thanks Aimee Leigh!)

Saba's little latke

Happy Mayakah!

Video of me holding my pacifier on my own (aka Maggie Simpson)

Recap of Week 1

2008-12-23T20:02:00.000-08:00

Week one has come and gone. Maya continued to have family and friends visit throughout the week. She took her first sponge bath, went on her first outing to lunch with Gram-E, Grandpa Les, and Aunt Jessica, went to her first doctor's appointment and got her first vaccine, went back to the doctor's and got her first prescription (for thrush), went through her first package of diapers, and began to open her eyes to view the world around her.

Many have asked about Maya Josephine's namesake this week. Maya is named in memory of Akiva's paternal grandmother, Mildred, and Sharon's paternal grandfather, Joseph. Maya also holds the initials M.J., which is an approved nickname. MJ (Mary Jane) was a dear friend and colleague of Akiva's who tragically passed away at a young age. We hope that Maya will embody the wonderful traits of her namesakes.

Week 1 with Curious George

Am I getting bigger?

Three Generations

Silly Face

I like what I see
First visit to the pediatrician

First outing...paparazzi shot
What you talkin' about Willis?
Visit with Cousin Marcie
My first play date with Clara and Lucie

All snuggly after my bath

Sleeping beauty

Coming home

2008-12-17T11:06:00.000-08:00

Here's the latest installment in Maya's life. On Friday the 12th we brought Maya home from the hospital. She continued to have many visitors and is enjoying her new surroundings.

Don't I have a pretty smile?

My nurse made me a pretty bow

Relaxing at the hospital

This is a comfortable burping position

Mommy's happy we're leaving the hospital

Eskimo kisses
I like to sleep in Daddy's arms
My friend Jessica is taking good care of meMy friend Mark has lots of experience with little girls

Sweet dreams in my car seatThe happy family is all packed up

I hope Daddy put the car seat in correctly
Welcome home!
The whole family togetherStrategically placed hands

Comfortable in Gran E's arms

You can cut the kvell with a knife

My happy place

Me and curious George

Let the growing begin

First days of life

2008-12-15T00:49:00.000-08:00

Maya had an exciting first couple of days. She met her grandparents, aunt, uncle, and friends. Life at the hospital was non-stop excitement. Both Mommy and Maya had all of their needs attended to. The days were filled with lots of cuddling and kisses (and dirty diapers).

Our family continues to enjoy getting to know one another.

The next American Idol

Mommy giving me the finger

Mommy and me time
All smiles after a successful diaper change

Bonding with Aunt Jessica

posing with Uncle Avinoam

Gram E kvelling

Grandpa has been waiting for this moment

Savta can't take her eyes off of me

I like playing with Saba

It's a girl!!

2008-12-10T17:00:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to introduce you to Maya Josephine Lewis. She is absolutely precious and is settling into her new surroundings. Sharon was the star of the show as she performed heroic feats throughout labor and birth. Mommy, Daddy and Maya are resting well and enjoying getting to know one another. We are staying at Good Samaritan Hospital until Friday and then will take Maya to her permanent home.

Maya's key stats are:
Birth date: December 10, 2008
Time of birth: 1:35 AM
Weight: 6 pounds and 8 ounces
Length: 19.5 inches

So this is what the world looks like...

"I know that voice, it's my Mommy!"

Although I prefer naked, it's a bit warmer in clothes

Doing my best gangster hand signs - West Side!

Mommy and Maya reunited after all the hard workI can't take my eyes off of Maya

And I can't take my eyes off of Mommy

The true miracle workers. Dr. Kendrick on the left, Julie (our nurse) on the right. Thank you both!

Our first family portrait!

Sharon Prego

2008-11-28T14:48:00.000-08:00

Here are some lovely pics of the family. Hopefully we'll see what's behind the bulge soon.

Our first post

2008-11-27T14:49:00.000-08:00

This is the first post to our blog. We hope to update the blog often with news and pictures of our growing family. Please check back regularly to see what's new in the Lewis household.