180 degrees

Zara's first trip in the Baby Bjorn (not to be confused with the Volvo) -- forward facing.

Zara Goes to Work!

Zara turns out to be a gifted sysadmin and a very reasonable programmer. Here, Zara and Jalpa exchange tips for managing large volumes.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!

Actually, Boat and Train...

Two Months Old

Today, Zara is two months old. Yay! Seen here with Phil & Maryann, and then with Maryann at Thai Spice in Harvard Square.

The Gordon Brombergs

We spent a couple of days with Jo's father's family: Kenny (father), Philippa (evil step monster), Sophie, Annie, and Evie (half-sisters).

Nanny

In Lee, MA, Zara met her mother's father's mother (her maternal-paternal great grandmother). Jo knows her as "Nanny" and to avoid confusion, Zara will also know her thusly. Zara is Nanny's first great granddaughter.

Big Grandpa

Zara met her mom's mother's father (her twice-maternal great grandfather) Ted Hodge in Horseheads, NY. He's known by his older great granddaughters as "Big Grandpa".

Vince & Jan

Vince, Karen's boy, swinging Zara & Zara'a Great Uncle Jan, who is not a cat person, all evidence to the contrary.

Getting Ready to Tour

In order to prepare for our Tour de Fam, we needed to accomplish two difficult tasks: wash the dog; and teach Z about pacifiers.

Thanks to Gab for helping with the latter.

Veggies

We're trying to instill an early love of veggies, even tho Zara won't even have puree for months, yet. This onesie by The Fabulous Melissa.

Seven Weeks!

Baby Z at 10 lbs 7 ozs. We took Jojo to the doctor today for mastitis and they let us use their nice scale to weigh Z. Jo took this shot with a 102F fever! (I did need to crop it a bit.)

Laughing Baby (and How-To)

Z is so cute and happy in these pictures. Here's an example, and a special behind the scenes look at how we do it!

Extreme Closeup!

Jo took this picture while I was at work, missing my child's formative days.

First Bottle

Today, Zara is 6 weeks old, something like 9 lbs 14 ozs, and I have to go back to work. Only half-time, tho. She also took her first bottle. Jo pumped, went running, I administered said bottle, no muss, no fuss. Go Z!

Ulti

Zara's first Ultimate outing, and already a critical eye. Seems to have tired her out, tho.

Comedy & Tragedy

How quickly a frown turns upside down...

Last Days of Vacation

Here's how we're spending our days & nights.

Brunch & Dinner

Zara's first trip to Angelo's! Kevin & Jen came for dinner. We had Klor & Cheese a la No Dashiki!

Rabbit, Rabbit, Zebra!

Happy 1st of August, and 5 week-a-versary! Here, Happy Z is 9 lbs! Yay!