Blue Moon
Posted by: oonaverse on: January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Oona woke up promptly at quarter till midnight on New Years Eve. She wasn’t about to miss the action.
Oona observes the countdown
Less than once in a blue moon does a blue moon pass perfectly through a jet stream at midnight on new years eve.
Christmas is in the air!
Posted by: oonaverse on: December 26, 2009
A whirlwind of grandmas, grandpas, great-grandmas, aunts, uncles, friends, elves, Santas and reindeer. We’re blessed to have so much family living close by. Oona enjoyed visiting with everyone – she was the star of the show, of course. We’ll let the pictures do the talking – especially the first one:
Here comes jolly old Nick!
The whole family looking very christmas-y
Grandpa and Oona
Grammy and Oona
Oona, Ammon, Baba, Tutu
Oona holds court at Great Grandma's house
Oona and Autie Lizzie
More shots!
Posted by: oonaverse on: December 22, 2009
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Oona was very brave today at her 4 month doctor’s visit. She is doing really well, weighing in at 14lb. 10 oz. (feels like 15…) and 26+ inches long (a very long cat!). We talked about how many new skills she’s gained, like grabbing things and really playing with them, scooting around on her back like a little maniac, and not minding tummy time so much. She is also very vocal and has a lot to say, in a very loud way. Go Oona!
We will refrain from posting the “screaming baby gets her shots” photo and skip right past it to the “baby stopped crying and started smiling again” photo.
Waiting for the doctor.
Ready to get out of here!
The Mushroom Hunter
Posted by: oonaverse on: December 6, 2009
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Oona was our good luck charm today. On a hike in the Oakland hills we found nearly 40 pounds of chanterelles under one tree! Ammon has been hunting mushrooms since he was little and has never seen such a mother lode. Delicious!
Oona surrounded by chanterelles
First Bottle
Posted by: oonaverse on: November 29, 2009
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Oona took her first bottle today. She consumed 4 ounces of breast milk in record time. A big sigh of relief and a glimpse at a future with babysitting possibilities.
Oona's first bottle - worked like a charm.
High School Reunion
Posted by: oonaverse on: November 28, 2009
Laura, Lauren and Laura (a.k.a. – L1 L2 & LBrat), reunite for a little baby-share. The three of us have been friends since freshman year – now we all have baby girls! Triple trouble, round 2 
Laura (L2), Charlotte, Samantha, Lauren (LBrat), Oona, Laura (L1)
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by: oonaverse on: November 26, 2009
We spent Thanksgiving at Tutu Tamam & Baba Shabda’s house. Grammy Maggie and Grandpa Bill were there. Uncle Solomon, Auntie Nicole and some more distant relatives were there too.
Uncle Solomon, Ammon, Tutu Tamam, Baba Shabda, Oona, Laura, Grandpa Bill, Grammy Maggie
Au revoir, fourth trimester!
Posted by: oonaverse on: November 26, 2009
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November 24th marked 3 months since Oona emerged into this world. It feels like an important landmark and comes with new skills and a continued sense of Oona settling. Besides the almost regular ability to sleep through the night (knock on wood), she can now sit in her upright chair (with some assistance), is sucking her thumb (often poking herself in the eye while trying), grabbing her toys (when they magically appear near to her hand), and can sit peacefully and watch us as we wander around the house (when she’s in the mood that is). And then there are the increasing number of heart-melting, toothless smiles…The good stuff in life.
Today is Thanksgiving day and gratitude abounds. There is no way to explain in words how grateful we are for Oona and for this incredible, mind and heart-expanding life transition and for our families and friends who are loving and supporting us along the way.
Happy 0.25 birthday Oona!!
I'm .25 years old, yo!
deuce
meaty thighs
piano fingers part 2
super cutie
Defying gravity
Posted by: oonaverse on: November 14, 2009
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We took a long, leisurely stroll around Lake Merritt on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We stopped at the Lake Chalet for lunch, a new restaurant on the lake with outdoor tables on a boat dock. Oona enchanted a group of women while being changed in the bathroom – they couldn’t stop ogling. We continued walking around the lake past Fairyland where we stopped for a photo/video opp.
Lunching at the Lake Chalet
Mama and Oona lit with love
Dad and Oona take a turn
