Smiley Pants

Eva has been giving out smiles to the lucky all week long. She is now very interested in EVERYTHING going on around her, and deeply resents being taken away from the action. She is recovering nicely from her very first bout of rhinovirus (aka common cold) and making up for it by eating nonstop, and of course dancing to her fancy new mobile...check the video to learn the latest moves.

"Vegas! We're going to Vegas tonight!"

"An excellent point...I find you quite charming."

Endowed with Chilean woolen garb, courtesy of brother Tod.

Happy happy joy joy!

Girls gone wild.

Dancing to the new & improved mobile (click twice to play).

Winter Wonderland

As Boston received its first major delivery of snow for the season, Jeff's parents had the opportunity to experience what real Boston traffic can offer. The fresh foot of powder gave us a White earlyChristmas for our holiday dinner with the I.'s, where Eva decided to give everyone big gummy smiles for gifts.

Who needs toys when you can have endless fun with mama's fingers?

Reading time: this week Brown Bear Brown Bear, next week Dostoevsky

Who's ready for a blizzard?

What is that thing in my face again? No pictures, please!




Giving Grammy a little lap dance

Strrrrrretch!

Eva Out & About

With a little help & transportation from her folks, Eva is discovering the great big world. Right now her favorite things are sleeping, eating and moving. Holding still is not on her list. Recent highlights include a visit from Derek & Jane, her first-ever ski trip to Okemo, VT (she loves fresh diapers and fresh powder), and getting to meet Grandpa Joe and Grandma Betty! Below are some pics from these exciting times AND a short video of Eva enjoying some fine music : )

Eva on film! (click to play)

Hello Grandpa!

Another pint please!

Good times with Derek & Jane...

What is all this cold white stuff and why has mom dragged me into it?!

On our own

Now that grandma is back in S.F., Eva and her parents have been left on their own to figure things out (explaining the brief delay in getting back to blog posting!). Further, Eva has set out to singlehandedly dispel the myth of babies spending most of their time asleep, to her parents' sleepless chagrin. She also went on her first hike this past week, where Mom discovered that hiking with Eva in tow isn't so very different - from a coordination perspective - from hiking in her third trimester. Luckily, the trails chosen were relatively safe for foot-view-less travel.

Jeff checks to make sure she's still in there...

Sheesh, a little personal space, mom!

Hooray, a non-traumatic bath!

See? That wasn't so bad after all.

Another discovery this week - Eva LOVES her new dance partner - er, mobile.

Again, the magic of the mobile. Par-tay!

Eva's First Turkey Day

Eva really went overboard, loading her plate with more turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry and gravy than anyone else at the table. Which might explain the extra chin she's been sporting in the past 24 hrs...

Sporting her sassy holiday outfit

Baby adrift

Eva's looking a little skeptical...

Pretending to be angelic

Mmm... tryptophan.

Eva & Friends

She's getting bigger (almost 7lbs) and better every day. She loves receiving visitors and getting cards and letter from her many admirers : )

Assessing Jenna & Tarleton's love letter...

Making sure her hair looks pretty for Uncle "Movember" Andy Vanica.

Getting a big hug from Auntie Julie.

Quality time with Snowy the Bear.

On the town

Getting a little stir crazy, Eva has taken to regular outings around town in one of her two preferred modes of transportation, the sling or the stroller, both of which prompt her to immediately fall asleep. She's also been spending more time awake and has been checking out her new toy collection - she still hasn't figured out how to make her hands work to hold them, but she seems to find their mere existence within her field of vision fascinating.

Not knowing what to make of her new Maryland crab (thanks Lauren!)

Guess who already doesn't fit in her newborn socks?

Eva's new favorite spot for a nap (= anywhere the sling can carry her)

Is that really comfortable?

Sassy baby

Eva's Sweet Ride

Eva took a ride on her new swing (a generous gift from Grandma) for the first time today and didn't quite know what to make of it. She spent most of her time in the seat looking mildly concerned, but in a quiet contemplative sort of way. Regardless, it wasn't an outright veto, which was good news for her sleep-deprived parents.

Eva's First Week Comes to a Close

Last night Eva was the center of attention at her mom's modest birthday party, though she made a statement by refusing to sample the sushi spread (someone was making up for 9 months of lost time!).

The last few days have also continued to add to Eva's list of firsts. She went out on the town for the first time, indulging in a little retail therapy at Babies R Us. She was then lucky (?) enough to experience her first non-professional bath, the product of which included a lot of cute nekkid baby pictures for her parents and one very angry (but clean) baby.

Mmm...delicious Baby Maki

Jessica, doing an excellent job of not looking terrified that she'll drop the baby.

Eva confirms that Alan and Andy's birthday present is as delicious as it looks.

Saved!

Eva's Relocation

Last night the hospital decided we could bring our new package home. Packing her up and introducing her to her new digs was an adventure, and one from which she's still recovering - she had just started to figure things out, and we had to go and move her. It's been a surreal experience for mom and dad to come back to their home, looking the same as it always did - except with tiny new baby as a roommate.

One last pose in the hospital room

Registering her disapproval of our final carseat choice

Sleeping soundly her first night on her new bed

Eva-luating the World

Today Eva decided to check things out a bit more. Then, she agreed to do her first formal photo shoot, and turned out to be a total pro. Except for the part where we pay her in milk....

"Deep Concern"

Sassy!

Whoooooooooooo!

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Day 2

Today was calm here at the hospital (though a bit wet and wild outside with a nor'easter moving through). Eva is getting more alert, and has added "opening her eyes" to her short list of preferred activities. Judging by the picture, she's still a little suspicious of Dad. We also had really nice visits from Lauren and sister Martha in the morning, and Julie in the afternoon. We'll be here till Monday if anyone wants to drop by!

They finally meet face to face!

Who are you and what are you looking at?

Small but formidable.

Cindee and grandbaby!