The Meidavs

Giannina and Una went to visit Dawn at the beach. Una enjoyed the beach in her new chair and Sun hat.

Working on her tan.

Relaxing back at home.

Baba G hoarding his toys.

Una was very excited though she probably didn’t know why.

Una loved her new Exer-Saucer.

But she still knows where the camera is.

The dogs and I join Una in her fun time.

Baba and Nikko lose interest and decide to play with one another.

Una quickly discovered all the fun little toys attached to her Exer-Saucer.

Be prepared for some sweet comments on these, cause there’s only like 26 pictures.

Giannina and Delia, sisters, cousins, I like to call them super cousins.

Left to right: Eliza, Cory, Jimmy TT, Brian (in the back), Chris, Dawn, Josh, Gary.

Long Beach Crew representin: TT, Cory, Hawk Dog.

Leah and Cory helped out with Una all day.

Left to right: Leah (1/2), Dawn, Amelia, People in the yard, Crystal.

Josh and Lizzy relaxing in the garage.

Jin holds Una as Eva and Lia each donate a finger to Una’s death grip.

The VA Jason connection: Amelia, Phil, Crystal, Dennis.

Kristan (Wren’s dad) looks like he enjoyed his food.

Andy, Leah and Dawn chat it up by the pond.

I was a grilling machine and Ricky was nice enough to keep me company while I was slaving.

Wren looking tough as always.

Cory holds Una while she holds on to Geff who is listening in to the sounds of the Una.

TT and Delia flank me at the grill trying to get first dibs on the Carne Asada.

Katie brings out the cake she made to the very excited Giannina.

Kristan and Nicholette enjoy some good eating.

Left to right: Amelia, Tina, Josh, Andy, Maria, Una, Ricky, Delia.

Giannina squeezes under Stephanie’s hat for some shade.

Some TPPT elite: Chris, Geff, Taj, Eliza.

Phil eyes the variety of foods.

TT teases Baba G behind his new sunglasses.

Ali and Una share a moment.

Leah squirming away from Jin’s hug.

Una the drool monster loves the camera.

Beer, BBQ and a sweet apron; what more do you need.

Una turns 3 months 2 days later so we had a little mini celebration for her thanks to katie’s cupcakes.

Una looks a little concerned about all the cleaning and setting up we’re doing.

Later in the day we hung out in the backyard making some preparations while Una enjoyed the Baby Bjorn.

Una holds on to her little blanket.

Una looking happy.

Una takes a little nappy nap in the car.

Leah takes Una for a little walk, but Una finds her entertainment in the pictures on the fridge.

Una, Giannina, and leah hung out for the day. Leah captured a moment.

Giannina and Una chilling on the couch.

Giannina and Una doing crazy eyes.

Una relaxes on the couch all by herself.

And then squares off with Tolo for a head butting contest.

A really big day this year. Giannina’s birthday and father’s day all on the same day and it was a Sunday – what fun. We started the day with a big breakfast I made: French toast, Jew style – made with challah, and some eggs with mushrooms and onions. I know I am usually pretty modest, but that had to be the best breakfast I’ve ever made.

Hard to tell who wants a piece of that giant birthday cake more, Giannina or Una. After a little persuading I convinced Una that she had to let her mommy take care of that one.

I made her all happy that she forgot about the cake.

And then Una made me so crazy happy. She got me a beautiful Titanium ring that was engraved from her. Awwwww!

Finally, Giannina thought that the best way to get Una over her rivalry with her arch nemesis, the purple elephant, was to get her a giant purple elephant. Well somehow it worked and Una and her new friend Tolo are best buds. Though Una does sneak in the occasional bite to remind him who is boss.

There’s Tolo in all his purple glory.

It’s just a little mini taste. I think we were too busy enjoying the sun to get any more pics. But here is the Una working on her tan – face is protected of course.

And here is the pond she spends most of her time looking at and listening to.

I know there is not nearly enough of Giannina with the Una and that is partly my fault, but damn it she’s the photographer in the family. Anyway, here is a little bit of Giannina with the Una. First, Una checks out her new mobile.

Okay, you have to wait a little longer, here’s some Una looking cute by herself.

And finally, some Giannina and Una. Those 2 ladies are all mine…amazing!

A couple of beauties.

And you gotta love this. Una sat down to read all about a hungry caterpillar.

Like any good reader, she began to fall asleep.

But quickly her attention was roused and she was back at it full force.

Friday night and I get home for my turn to get some Una.

And finally, a flashback treat. After months of looking for the right picture to match Aunt Georgie’s crazy eyes (and there have been a few candidates), we have a winner!

Leah stopped by and decided to give Giannina a little mini birthday celebration a couple of days early.

She brought all kinds of goodies: presents, fruit and cake. Giannina sure does love her cake!

And just because no post can go without a little Una. Leah does an impression of the Una.

Thanks to Che Guevara, Ted. Perez. was off for Monday so I had an extra day of fun with the Una. First she showed Giannina and I how even big toys are no problem for her to lift.

She spotted the fishies in her new portable swing (thanks Fred & Hildi). And she stepped it up a notch, pointing at and grabbing them.

Then Una and I discovered her new favorite way of getting around.

We relaxed by the pond looking at some real fish. She can’t grab them but she sure does like to stare at them.

Giannina had to run some errands, so Una and I decided to play, cry and do a little lounging. First, I squeezed into Una’s play mat to see things from her perspective.

Sometime after, Una decided to show me what spending the day with her can sometimes look like.

And then she showed me what it really looks like. What an angel!

Then she did some lounging in her favorite chair. That Una shows off every chance she gets.

She then decided one toy was not enough and grabbed everything she could get her hands on.

And during all this…Nikko took a nap (with only 1 toy – like a civilized dog).

Wren had a little graduation party for his survival of middle school. The Meidavs made an appearance and though the pictures don’t show it, Una was in top form, crying at every opportunity.

Wren + Una chillin.

After all the excitement, the Una was pretty tired and needed a nap.

Giannina and Katie looking pretty for the camera. And Nicholette of course.

And finally, the men of the families. Kris + Arbel

Most mornings Una is just amazing. This Saturday morning was no exception. Her and I immediately started our weekend ritual of exchnaging kisses and stories.

She then asked to be flown around the bed so I happily obliged.

She got very excited.

But once I tried to land her, she had nothing to do with it and was ready to land an uppercut.

Una spends a good part of her day on her play mat where she explores toys, colorful books and all kinds of textures.

Nikko sometimes tries to bring over a toy but rarely gives it up. On the other hand, Baba keeps a watchful eye on Una waiting for his moment to lick her feet endlessly. The band-aid is from shots she had the day before – Baba’s licks, fortunately do not penetrate skin.

Aunt Leah drops by to pay a visit.

Una had her 2 month checkup today (a week late due to a missed appointment). And boy what a checkup. She is not only growing healthily but is setting the bar pretty high for future Meidavs. She came in above the 95th percentile. She has nearly doubled her birth weight which is way ahead of schedule. And has managed to stretch it out over 5 more inches, which gives her some cheeks but she is nowhere near one of those ‘fat’ babies. Dr. Julie also added that she is reacting to her environment more like a 4 month old. Way to go Una!

Current Stats:
Weight: 14 lbs. 6 oz.
Length: 25″

Birth Stats:
Weight: 7 lbs 8oz.
Length: 20″

Una takes a drool break…

…from the daunting task of climbing Mt. Arbel.

And later on a walk, she saw something horrible, but due to her still developing communication skills we were not able to determine the cause. We think it had something to do with her arch-nemesis, the Purple Elephant.

Una relaxing outside in her new shade thingy.

A beautiful profile of Una.

Una looking a little down (might be cause I was stuck inside feeling like crap).

Una and Giannina looking amazing.

Motherly love.

Una recently discovered her feet and her ability to touch them as well as stick them in her mouth (not pictured).