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!