Learning to Sleep Through the Night

Alana has been sleeping through the night with just a dream feed at least 3-4 times a week for the past few weeks (since 8 weeks). Looking forward to when it is every night!

Alana's Baby Naming

Alana had her baby naming at Congregation Beth Evergreen (CBE) today. Daddy held her up for all to see (like Simba in the Lion King). :-) 

 Rabbi Jamie said the prayers, unwraped Mommy's tallit and gave Alana her Hebrew name, Chava. Chava is Alana's paternal great grandmother's name. 

 Brian Zatzkin had the honor of holding Alana as we all wrapped her.

 Congratulations, Alana, on becoming a member of our Jewish community, and thank you, Brian for being part of this meaningful day!

Alana's Two Months Old

This happy baby is healthy and growing each day! 

Alana is 24 inches long and weighs 11 lb 3.5 oz. 

She definitely has some distinctive characteristics, even at this early age. 

First of all, she is the loudest and most frequent burper ever!

She is very oral and although she cannot yet hold anything in her mouth (including her thumb), she quietly self soothes by munching on her lamb (shown in picture) or chewing on her sleeves.

She can roll onto her side and swat at toys, as well.

Most importantly, she smiles at her big brother all the time!

Sibling Love

 In the mornings we've been having a lot of family snuggle time in bed. 

Hank used to want to snuggle with Mommy and Daddy, 

but now he's all about being with his little sister.

Alana totally approves!

Hank is Four and a Half

Our little slugger is 4 1/2 years old! Here's what's up with Hank . . .

- Hank weighs about 33 pounds, is 40 inches tall, and wears a size 9.5 shoe

- his favorite sports are swimming and baseball

- Hank now eats a more sources of protein, including deli turkey and chicken nuggets

- he loves Ninjago, Star Wars, Spiderman and pretty much all superheroes

- he's a superb big brother!

Bath Baby

Who loves her bath time? 

Ahhhh, take me away!

Alana's First Month

Has it been a month already?!

This little girl is easy going and thriving.

Here are her stats at 1 month of age:

Height: 22.5" (95th%) 

Weight: 9 lbs 9oz (75th%)