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• Presenting
  The Flapans' Baby Page!

  Now that there are two Flapan kids, they are sharing this page.  Below Naomi's introduction below,
  Vivian's page is the same.  Don't forget the links to navigate around.
  Naomi's Birth Certificate - Coming Soon!

  Naomi Sarah entered this world on August 5th, 2008, at 12:48pm. 
  I weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces (2.38 kilograms) and was 17 inches (46.83 centimeters) long.
  Skip to photos starting with my birth. 

  Vivian Shayna entered this world on January 5th, 2006, at 5:17pm.
  My parents are David and Goldy, whose info is at the bottom.
  I weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces, (1.91 kilograms) and was 17 inches (43.18 centimeters) long.
  (see more measurements in the next section)

  Vivian's Birth Certificate!  

  Skip to photos from 2007- starting with our Cancun trip. 
  Skip to photos from 2008.
  Skip to photos from 2009.
  Skip to photos from 2010.

  Our daddy is writing a blog just for us!
  
   

  Mami prepped to deliver	Me, 18 minutes old	The new family	Sleeping at about 8 hours old

  • From the professional Legacy Photographers in Lutheran Hospital:
     

    Other exciting moments in Lutheran Hospital:

    Who's my daddy?	Peek-a-boo!	With Mami	Abuela watching Daddy feed me	Our matching security bracelets

    My first few weeks home!

    I like when Daddy feeds me	Everyone likes to hold me	¡dancing already!......¿que haces?	after my bath, peeking out of my Daddy's Little Girl robe	A family self-portrait

    Memorable moments from late January/early February

    During a visit from Gma Jan, cousin Noah, and Aunt Debbie	Hangin' and dozin' with Daddy	On my 1-month birthday, with my cupcake and calendar	with Mami	Good morning! Buenos Dias!

    My first trip to Venezuela!

    Action shots of me in Casa Carbunaru	Four Generations of  Carbunaru/Faierstein Women	With all of my Caracas Cousins (mouseover)	At my party, with Goldy's hometown amigas	My first Venezuelan Shabbat

    Houdini is escaping! or Check out my toga!	Las Mujeres	On my 2 month birthday

    My first trip to Chicago, March 17-20

    Hola!	Grandpa babysat with me!	Great grandma/grandchild finally meet each other	Daddy's amigos can't believe it! Brent, Ali, Stephanie, Todd	Shhh!

    April!

    On my three-month birthday	Smiling in the shirt from Abuelita	Fun with mirrors	Biggest smile so far, that was captured on film (memory card)

     

    After the Baby Naming Ceremony and with my Kiddush Cup	Enjoying the weather at Foster Park

    
    May

    I gave Daddy a cookie for his bday on May 3; I am happy on my 4 month bday on May 5.	Fun in El Swing	I am in my crib but not tired!	On our balcony	Fun with Mami in the mirror!

    Memorial Day

    I am 5 months old!	Four generations together	with Gma at Reza's	With Mom and my new summer  sombrerito on Gparents' balcony	Crossing my legs to be comfy while dining with Daddy

    June

    more mirror fun and a Father's Day present	in Daddy's butterfly chair	the Happy Hippie	Flying!	in my La-Z-Girl chair

    July

    My 6 month bday	My first meal - carrots!	Busy with my Exersaucer	My new highchair

    Bonus!  July 2006 video of Vivian waking up!

    From professional photographer Justin Vaughn

    Happy with my parents	Chicago Grandparents	Hangin' with my amigitos

    August

    With Abuela Bella - 7 Months Old!	Jammin' to my tunes	Stretching in my tie-dye

    Viajes/Vacations

    At Rockefeller Center, NYC Gang in Central Park	With Abuelos and cousin Hannah at Roosevelt Hotel	I want that wine! at Victor's Cafe, NYC	In Valparaiso, IN, with Flapan Grandparents

    September

    Enjoying the swing in the park at Dawson's Creek	Quality time with Daddy	Check out my new Bumbo seat!	I am 8 months old near Rosh Hashana!

    October

    My punky hair in the sunlight	My first shot standing on my hands and knees!	For Bella y Boris	I am 9 months old today!	Fun in El Swing!

    November and TG

    I am 10 months old today!	My 1st restaurant highchair experience!	At my grandparents house for my 1st Thanksgiving!	With Daddy and great-grandma	I believe I am kissing myself!

TG continued and December

My first shot as I pull myself up to stand!	Playing with cousin Noah	I enjoy the swing in the park!	Check out my new earrings!	I am 11 months old today!

more December

More mirror fun!	Playing on the Play System, and Daddy helps me learn the slide, all at Its Playtime!	Hangin' with Auntie Ali!	After dinner, I am Todo Todito!

Bonus!  Here is a video of our trip to see Great Grandma Flora!

Cancun

Our favorite dining hall, La Gondola.	I love the sea!	At the ancient Mayan ruins, Tulum	Having more fun on the playa!

2007 January

Chops hosted my first birthday lunch!	More fun with the mirror	Winter outside our apartment!	Un desastre after dinner!

February

Playing with my toys	Riding my 1st merry-go-round at Glenbrook Mall	During my paternal Grandparents' visit	Playing with chopsticks during my 1st trip to a Chinese restaurant

March

Checking out the view from our stepladder	Walking with help from my Radio Flyer wagon!	Fingerpainting!	In one of my favorite places, the bookcase!	First Hi Five!

April

Playing with Goldy's old computer	Like Daddy, like daughter: Enjoying my first Frappuccino	Passover at our Temple	So cute, even when I am mad!	My first attempt at a Hula Hoop!

May

My first caballito (horsey!)	Like Daddy, like daughter: My condiment of choice is BBQ sauce!	Enjoying running around at the mall.	I can't believe how exhausted I am sometimes!

June

On the lap of one of Fort Wayne's founders	The Kids at Mikey's Bar Mitzvah	Visiting Uncle Rafa and Cousin Hannah	Some of my favorite characters

July

Action shots on the zoo's merry-go-round	Meeting animals at the zoo	Headwaters Park Splash Park fun	Our family at the zoo

August

Pigtails/Colitas!	hanging in Avalon's Theater	my 1st swimming lesson- with Daddy @ the Y	Adventures in shopping!	my first throw!	Happy eating!

September

Breakfast-1st week at TRMS!	Behind bars	Watching Barney on my parents' bed!	I can ride a bike!	Still love swinging!

October / November

The Family @ Foster Park	with Grandpa	A flower for Halloween with feline Lily	Daddy's cover is blown @ TRMS!	I make hanger sculptures!	Family Thanksgiving @ the Marriott

December

Enjoying Elmo Y Amigos Live	More swimming @ the Y with Mami	Chanukah!	@ the Flapan Casa!	Partying @ Chuck E. Cheese!

this year, we begin offering a row of photos for every two months, except for special events.
2008 - January - February

Our family at Great Gigi Flapan's 100th Birthday Bash	At Grandma & Grandpa's house during Gigi Flapan's party	Celebrating my 2nd bday!	Hangin' with Daddy!	Eating with Mommy!

March - April

Looking elegant!	Chillin' with my bear!	Gma and Daddy @ Cork and Cleaver	mugging for the camera at the bathroom mirror!	with Noah for Pesach

May - June - July

Quality time with Daddy	Having fun hanging on the monkey bars; as a Teapot!	Horsing around at Music Together class	At camp at Fort Wayne's Zoo, riding a pony; showing off my face painted with a butterfly, successful finally after 4 tries!	Family picture in bed!

August - gets its own month due to the visit from Caracas relatives, and Naomi's birth!

Naomi at 2 minutes old	The newest member of our family	Parents amazed at their new spawn	First photo of the sisters!	Naomi at 2 weeks

September - October

Naomi: 1 month; 6 weeks	Vivian feeds Naomi!	In Caracas during the maternity leave	The Family!	After watching Playhouse Disney, & on Halloween!

November - December

Naomi @ 3 and 4 months	Mirror fun with Daddy!	Thanksgiving with Grandparents!	VIP Day @ 3 Rivers!	1st night of Chanukah!

2009 - January

February

6 month bday!	hanging with sis!	Father-Daughter Dance at HCS

March...?

Silly photo at Purim Carnival	crawlin' around in March '09

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This photo collectin ends at the end of 2009. 
For photos in 2010 and beyond, please consult Dave or his Facebook page. 
Other options are pending.

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Our Stats

Vivian

• Naomi

  My Age	System	Birth	6 weeks	11 weeks	16 weeks	24 weeks	36 weeks	13 months
  my length	English (inches)	17	18.5	20.7	23.3	24.3	26.3	28.5
  	Metric (centimeters)	43	47	52.6	59.2	61.7	66.8
  my weight	English (lbs & oz)	5 & 4	6 & 10	9 & 6	11 & 10	13 & 2	16
  	18 & 10
  Metric (kilograms)	2.3	2.9	4.3	5.8	6.1	7.25

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• Family related links:

  • Mom and Dad's (D & G) wedding website
  • Mommy's pregnancy webpage
  • Noah, my cousin's, website (only for his first few months)

    Baby related links:

  • Babycenter.com
  • Babyzone.com
  • Kid's Health
  • Positive Discipline - a method of discipline we are studying by Jane Nelsen
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • What to Expect When You're Expecting - A resourceful book

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  • Newdads.coms
  • Boot Camp for Dads
  • Fathering Forum
  • Fathering Magazine
  • Brandnewdad.com

    
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