Friday, February 29, 2008

бабушка leaves for Moscow



бабушка takes off for Russia today and says a fond farewell to Diza. She wishes for Diza to grow strong and healthy.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Dad's Back!





Diza's dad finally comes home from Ireland.

take-out

blini


Diza'a mom learns how to make blini.

Grand Poobah

Aunt G & Co



Leora's Aunt G came to visit this past week, making dinner for Diza's mom, sister, and бабушка one night, and then hosting a dinner party the next with honorary uncles Carl and Andrew, Uncle Aaron, and sister Anastasia in attendance. Greta and Aaron spent the night and we all woke up to a peaceful snowy morning.

Great Queen Aunt & 'COR' Norman



More relatives came to meet Leora this past week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

shots!

Diza reached the two month mark and had to go to the doctor on Tuesday for her first shots. She did well and weighed in at 13 lbs 5 oz. Her dad went off to Ireland that night and we look forward to him coming back on Friday.

First Big Trip




Leora went to her Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Bob's house this weekend. Ellen and Bob took Irina to Princeton, while mom and baby took naps. Then we had a dinner party with mom and dad, dad's friend Bill, бабушка, Grandma Ellen, Grandpa Bob, and Great Gran.

Diza's 1st V Day



Leora Diza spent her first Valentine's Day with her sister, her бабушка, and her mom and dad.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

smile

East meets West






Last Friday, Leora's two grandmothers met for the first time. Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Bob came in to the city and took бабушка Irina for a tour of the Met. This coming weekend, бабушка Irina will travel to New Jersey to return the visit.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

bathtime!

Groundhog Day





Leora's Poppi and Poppina came up to celebrate her first Groundhog Day with her, and got to meet Leora's бабушка for the first time. We all went out for brunch and Leora took her first restaurant visit in style.

On Sunday, Aunt G, Uncle Aaron and Anastasia all came over to join the party making it quite a holiday weekend.

бабушка


Diza's бабушка arrived on January 31st. She makes sure Diza benefits from fresh air every day.