1st week

Just a couple of pictures from Jacob's first week.


We spend a lot of time on this couch.


Unsuccessful attempt at sleeping in the pack 'n play.

Going Home

After four days, we finally get to go home with daddy!!!

He slept the entire way home.


Hooray!!!

Day 3

By the third day, Jake was ready to interact with us and the camera.


Staring contest

Day 2

The normal hospital stay in Italy is three nights, four days after giving birth. I got an extra day because they needed to monitor me when I didn't go in to labor after my water broke.

Me after my first shower in two days--typical Italian shower facilities at this hospital, i.e. no towels and just a drain in the middle of the entire bathroom. There was a semi-curtain, so that was a plus. I took extra bed linens from the linen cart to use as towels.

Father & son.

The foot--perfect miniature replica of dad's foot.

Frog legs.

JACOB!!!!

Jacob Alexandre Bougaieff arrived a couple of days early with absolutely perfect timing. Alex was supposed to leave for a three day road trip to the heel of the boot of Italy that morning. The team left without Alex, and we were able to enjoy Jakey's first three days without interruption.

7 pounds, 10 ounces (3450 grams) and 21 inches (53 cm).

New Year's in Venice

I returned to Italy on the 30th, just in time to bring in the new year.

Sammy & Judith spent part of their Christmas vacation in Italy, so we hung out with them on New Year's Eve.


Snow on New Year's Day!!