OK, a few more...

The other day, Leah was just stuck on Alex's baseball cap. She kept trying to chew on it, or pull it off of his head. Finally, Alex thought she might like to try it on for size...


While Leah & Samuel see eachother often, yesterday was the first time that they have gotten to really interact. Usually, we're at a restaurant, or walking at the river. They were very interested in one another, and had a good time watching eachother play.


Bad hair day. Enough said.


So, Leah had an exciting Valentine's Day. She had goodies and cards to open, and then she got to visit her favorite offices at United Way. There she got to greet her public, and charm people with her smile and giggles. Needless to say, all of that excitement preempted Leah's afternoon nap. Sometimes, when a baby misses naps, they move beyond "cranky" to "punchy". Leah was so over-tired by time for her last bottle that she had trouble focusing to eat. I wanted to catch a picture of her in her Valentine's bib, which made her chuckle...then giggle...then laugh hysterically. Do you know how hard it was not to laugh along with her? Finally, the hunger took over, and she kicked back a few ounces before bed.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day from Leah & all of us!

Sunny Days

The results from Leah's 6-month check up are in: She weighs 15lbs, 4 oz. She is 25 1/2 inches long. Her head is 16 1/2 inches around. That puts her at about the 25th percentile in every category. The doctor was very pleased with her dexterity & fine motor skills - she is already hitting a few 9-month milestones! Now it is on to expanding her food repetoire a bit. Here she is practicing her "basking beauty" routine. She wanted to get comfortable in her hat & shades before we head to FL next week...

Busy Baby

Ahh, the days are flying by. Leah is more than 6 months old now, and she really does learn something new every day. Her latest feats are: waving, and helping with the spoon when she eats. The waving is practiced frequently, and with enthusiasm. Earlier today, she was waving at her toys. Surprisingly, they didn't wave back. Below is some of our handiwork with the spoon - avocado, yum!


One of the new activities that Leah has added to her day is sitting up in her Pack'n'Play. She can typically make it for 10-15 minutes before her little muscles give in and she topples over. Now Mommy & Daddy are scrambling for good "sitting up" toys to keep her busy as she practices her new skills.




Finally, here is Leah and her bedtime friend, Flat Stanley the teddy bear. Bubbe brought Stanley into our lives, and she fully intended for Leah to use him as a pillow. Mommy & Daddy never reinforced this plan, but apparently Leah was listening to her Bubbe (smart girl)! She pulled the bear up, and rested her head there all on her own.


As always, Leah is a girl on the move. Coming up we have the Zaban family baking extravaganza (where we will prepare goodies to send to the Temple Zaban Night Shelter for homeless couples), Leah's first Valentine's Day, and then a first trip to the beach complete with first airplane ride. It seems like you can expect some interesting photos ahead! - J