The long awaited weeks 7, 8, and 9

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

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

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

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

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

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