At Zachary's Pizza in Berkeley

Asleep amongst the hustle and bustle of Zachary's pizza.

We are all busy chomping away.

Happy Bird-day to youuu

Last week was Sarina's one month birthday... We had a little birthday celebration for her. I couldn't resist posting this video highlighting our wonderful musical harmony in singing happy bird-day to you. Sarina can now get used to a lifelong of "unique" singing using this same tune for "happy graduation to you" and "happy everything else" for the rest of her life. A couple photos as well...

The resort life...

Here are a handful of photos of Sarina as she crosses her one month old mark. She's been up to her usual antics... eating, sleeping, getting baths and massages, and going out for excursions. Certainly living the resort life.

A little video clip from the weekend

Here's a fun video of Sanjay Mama, Hanuman Dada and Sarina playing. Please excuse the camera re-tilt.

Visit from Smita's brother and family from Boston

This weekend, Sanjay Mama (Smita'a brother), Naoka Mami (his wife), and Hanuman Dada (his son, and Sarina's cousin) all came to visit from Boston. Sarina loved meeting her extended family and we all had a great weekend of games, walks, grandma cooked meals and of course the occasional ice cream...

Breaking into dance!

A couple days ago Smita was watching a slide show set to music... Spontaneously, Sarina erupted in dance! The video is below (sorry for the sound... I'm not the only one who accidentally puts their finger on the microphone). We've nicknamed this Sarina's "froggy dance"....

And we thought we were done with baby showers...

The wonderful women I work with were very gracious and threw a joint baby shower for Jill, who I work with, as well as a baby welcoming shower for Smita/Sarina. They had the party at Carol's place... here are some photos from the evening. Thank you for the kind celebration!

Even more uncles and Aunts

This post is a little overdue, but here are some more of Sarina's Aunts and Uncles who came over to come play with her. So much love for baby Sarina!

Long Weekend and 4 weeks old!

We all had a great long weekend... we took a trip to Sausalito and spend an afternoon on the embarcadero and ferry building. Sarina got a new bathtub for her four week birthday! She likes this one much more and now actually enjoys bathtime. Here are some photos from the weekend and the last week or so....

Yes We Can!

In honor of Barack Obama's inauguration, Sarina woke up in anticipation hours ahead of Obama's swearing in. She watched the TV remote carefully to make sure we didn't channel surf on her and demanded she be propped up so she could watch the speech.

Story Time with Azoba

A very attentive Sarina gets to hear the story, "Bear Snores On" by her Grandpa (Azoba.) She happily listens to the story and even makes us believe she is looking at the book. Although Sarina listened and stayed alert through the whole story, it sure knocked me out; the book can now be called "Bear (and Daddy) Snores On" (Please pardon the annoying echo for the first 9 seconds... I'm still getting used to where the microphone is and where my finger shouldn't be on this camera.)

Getting a bath (and "vocalizing")

We can't say that Sarina really loves her baths just yet, though everyone else seems to love the idea of bathing her! She does like being nice and clean after the bath but certainly doesn't seem to be a fan of the bathing process. Here is a clip of her getting a bath by mom and Aji. As our pediatrician likes to say, she "vocalizes" very well...

Oh, and this is what you miss before she is lowered gently (i.e., dropped like a hot potato) into the bathtub:
Daddy: I've changed her, can I just carry her to the bath?
Mommy: No. Put her diaper on. No diaper is DANGER.
Daddy: I think I'm willing to take my chances
Mommy: No. Put her diaper on. Danger danger!
Daddy: (puts on diaper, carries to bath area but then proceeds to remove diaper and play with Sarina in prep for bath)
Mommy: Oh Boy, you seem to be willing to take your chances!!
Sarina: ... I'm FREEEEE!!! That air feels great on my tush!
Mommy: (noticing brown substance collecting on daddy's arm) I think she's POOPING on you!
Daddy: AAAAAAAAAH!

New meaning to "open air accident" and I *think* daddy learned his lesson on the dangers of an undiapered baby.

Sarina clearly won her first competition...

If you recall, I asked a while back what would be first, Sarina's arrival or the car getting to 100,000 miles.... The car just turned 100,000 miles this weekend... Sarina's arrival came over three weeks in advance of the car's big event.

Bend it like Sarina

Sarina is prepping for her future soccer stardom. Kicking practice seen below in the video.

3 weeks old!

Here are a few photos as Sarina crosses the BIG three week old mark. She's not only three weeks old, but also now 7 pounds big and has even grown over three inches since being born.

Mmmm... Bi-rite ice cream

Sarina should get her first taste in a couple hours once mommy converts the ice cream into milk.

First trip to bi-rite ice creamery

On our way back from a trip to the pediatricians office. We stopped and got some ice cream. In celebration of Sarina's weight gain (now 7 pounds!!), we thought the rest of us would work on our weight gain.

That was a joke...

To the relatives and friends (in India or others) who may otherwise not be up on American pop culture, restless arm syndrome doesn't exist (well, at least I haven't seen a TV commercial for it yet.) It is a joke. Thanks for your concern though! We do like her ninja like arm motion. (Note to self: no more fake illness jokes)

Restless Arm Syndrome...

I'm afraid to report that Sarina may have a case of Restless Arm Syndrome (RAS). As the video clips below show, she waves them uncontrollably, knocks herself in the face, waves a gang sign or two, and even throws her hands in the air and waves 'em like she just don't care...

More visitors for Sarina!!

Sarina got to see even more of her favorite aunts, uncles and friends this past weekend. Here she is with some of her visitors...

Out and about... (translated to oot and aboot in Canadian..)

We took advantage of some of this great weather we've been having in San Francisco (70+ degrees all weekend and all this week!!) and ventured out on some excursions with Sarina. Here are some photos of her first trip for a walk on Golden Gate bridge and Golden Gate park. San Francisco also has an annual "family appreciation day" where you get into most of the city attractions for free as long as you are a San Francisco resident and have a child under 18 years old - this year, we were able to participate... Sarina got us into lots of park attractions for free.

Arm length...

Here's little Sarina - almost a full daddy arm length long now!

Sarina gets named!

Sarina had her Barsa last week - her "naming ceremony" which is a Brahmin tradition. During the ceremony, the child's paternal aunt (Sumeet's sister!) has the honor of naming the infant. Since poor Monisha lives so far away, Aji had the honor. Rest assured Monisha Booa was consulted prior to naming Sarina so she got to play her role.

This usually happens on the 12th day of a baby's life. Sarina got all sorts of gifts of jewelery, and home made sweets (though we got to eat them!) and she got her name! Luckily, she got the name Sarina, which she seems to be happy with.

Here are some photos of the newly named Sarina Vakil Jain.

At the DeYoung museum.

Fast asleep (for now)

Sleepy Time Daddy

Daddy has been taking the 'early' night shift this week. Here are some great images of Sarina and Daddy napping together. Both of them seem to love their sleep so they are well paired!

mmmmm....masssaaage...

Sarina had her second oil massage from Aji (Grandma Vakil) this week. Here's a little video. She started out a little chilly but seemed to enjoy the full body action after a while.

Smile Pretty Girl!

OK, it may be gas, but it's still CUTE!

Lots of Visitors to see Sarina!

Beginning on Friday, Sarina's many aunties, uncles, cousins and new friends came to visit. We enjoyed having the company and Sarina enjoyed meeting everyone. Here are some photos from the weekend...

Since I'm blogging up a storm.. some pictures since New Years eve

Here are a few pictures from the start of the New Year. She's already starting to change and grow.

Smita and Sarina

Mommy and Sarina happy as can be! A smile from Sarina (or maybe just passing gas....)

Week 40 belly photos

Here they are at the official end of week 40. Mom with her belly at week 40 as well as with Sarina hanging out next to her old home