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!

        Mariana, Me, Isaquito, Mami, Max, Dana, Samuel, Papi
        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!
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      • 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

        In Chicago, for Gigi's 100th bday, at Grandma/Grandpa's house Me and Daddy Eating with Mommy
        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

        Que elegante! muggin'!
        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

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

        March...?

        NSF      
        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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        More videos are available at our You Tube channel!

        Our Stats

        Vivian
        My Age System Birth 1 week 1 month 9 weeks 17 weeks 24 weeks 36 weeks 56 weeks 19 months 25 months 3 years
        my length English (inches) 17 17 18.5 20.75 23 25 27.25 29.25 32 34 38
        Metric
        (centimeters)
        43.18 43.18 46.98 52.7 58.42 63.5 69.2 74.29 81.28 86.36 96.5
        my weight English
        (lbs & oz)
        4 & 4 4 & 4 6 & 4 8 & 14 12 & 4 14 & 8 17 & 11 19 & 11 21 & 13 23 & 13 29.5
        Metric
        (kilograms)
        1.91 1.91 2.82 4.02 5.56 6.71 7.98 8.89 9.97 10.72 13.3

         

        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

        Father related links:

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


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