February 2 2002-March 15 2002 Babula & Deductar visit Gaby
Gaby is playing with the piano and does her "Ktanot". Gaby is afraid from he vacuum cleaner. First time Gaby is eating Cheerios. February 8th 2002, Abba is watching Gaby. Later on Gaby is laughing because Abba is running and jumping on the bed. Gaby is eating a strawberry. Babula & Deductar come to visit Gaby; their first great granddaughter. They cam all the way from Israel and are very excited to see Gaby. Babula is singing Russian songs for Gaby. Gaby is in the process of doing poo poo and Babula is trying to convince Deductar to change Gaby.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Paulina Bravo, Solomon Bravo
Deductar is playing Gaby who splashing water by banging some water in bawl and Deductar is encouraging her. Daductar is walking Gaby who is inside the stroller. Babula, Marina, and Deductar took Gay to Balboa Park. They were walking around the lake looking at the ducks. Gaby is waking with both Deductar and Babula holding her hands. Deductar is feeding Gaby and hold her bottle for her. Gaby is very verbal and converse to everyone (Baby language).
Marina Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Bravo
March 17 2002-March 22, 2002 Deductar & Babula Visit
March 22 2002-March 30 2002 Gaby spends quality time with Deductar & Babula
Gaby is playing in the sand box. Deductar and Babula went with Gaby to Barne's & Noble. Later, Deductar plays with Gaby and the train set. Afterwards they went to the mall and had some more fun at the playground. Gaby walks with deductar's assistance and has a very serious face. Gaby is very excited to eat a strawberry and makes a mess. Deductar is holding Gaby and I can tell he enjoys his great granddaughter very much. Later they some kids riding ponies.
Marina Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Senderov
March 30 2002-April 1 2002 Gaby's 1st B-Day!
Gaby is making a mess with the tissue paper. It is March 30th 2002, two days before her first birthday. Gaby is clapping her hands and does " kosinki kosinki" when she realizes that we were taping her she gets embarrassed, nods her head and stops twisting and turning her hands. Ron is back from school and looks very tired and plays with Gaby. Gaby is in her playing pen and Ron is trying to eat her. Marina made a tiramisu birthday cake it is March 31, 2002. It is Gaby's B-day! April 1st 2002. We went to celebrate at Brent's Deli. Gaby is enjoying her pickle very much, a true Russian baby :-).
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, aulina Bravo
April 1 2002 Gaby's 1st Birthday celebration Cont.
Tamara comes to visit Gaby in her birthday, Gaby is very happy to see her. Tamara was taking care of Gaby while Marina & Ron was at work. Gaby stuffed the whole pickle in her mouth and does not Babula to take it out of her mouth. Gaby is very happy on her first birthday. Gaby's Tiramisu cake is gorgeous and Gaby had decided to put her in the cake and make a mess. She grabs with her little hands the cake and some of it goes in her mouth and the rest on the floor. I think Deductar said that Gaby is being a little piggy.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Bravo, Tamara Prostenko
April 8 2002-April 10 2002 Gaby goes to Gymboree with Deductar & Babula
Babula is playing with gaby. Ron is trying to make Gaby to walk toward him. Marina is brushing Gaby's teeth and Gaby likes it. Gaby is going to Gymboree with Deductar & Babula. Gaby is having fun and can't wait to see Jimbo the clown.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Bravo
April 11 2002-April 13 2002 Gaby is performing Saroka Varona
Gaby is making funny noises while Deductar and babula are watching her. Babula is making a special sweater for Gaby. Ron is going into hysteria and imitates Gaby whining. He goes to Babula and starts whining just like Gaby does. Deductar, Babula and even Gaby liked it. Babula is patiently trying to feed Gaby with a small piece of bread with cream cheese. The next day we all went to Claim Jumper restaurant. Gaby is nodding her head every time she does not want to do something. At this point she know all the Russian baby stuff lie Kosinki Kosinki, Saroka Varona, and Palitzeli Palitzeli. Victor & Tamara come for a little visit, Tamara was calling Gaby "Gabula".
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Bravo, Victor Prostenko, Tamara Prostenko
April 13 2002-May 20 2002 Gaby says her first wird "Ball"
Tamara and victor came for a visit. Gaby is laughing when Ron is sniffing with his nose. Gaby does the same thing. Finally, Gaby is walking and getting to be pretty good. She says her first word "Ball". Gaby loves playing with the ball. Gaby is eating the remote control. Gaby has a beautiful smile and keeps saying ball. Ron is reading a story for Gaby
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Solomon Bravo, Paulina Bravo, Victor Prostenko, Tamara Prostenko
June 16 2002-July 17 2002 Gaby's goes to Pat's Gan Haktanim
Ron is saying "Baaaa" and Gaby was laughing. Gaby is laughing in her bathtub when Marina says to Ron "We need you help and cooperation please". It is June 17th 2002, Gaby goes to daycare and it is her first day going there. Gaby was crying on her way there, I guess she knew what was going to happen. Gaby went to "Pat's Gan Haktanim". Ron is playing and singing Jimbo the clown to Gaby who was laughing when Ron was saying "Jumping to Gaby". Gaby is helping to clean the house. Gaby's first cruise and we are going through a drill; she wears the orange life jacket. Gaby is wearing her fancy outfit for the Captain's dinner. Gaby is playing with a few girls we met in the cruise. The family had three little girls, I don't think that in my wildest dream that a few years later I would end up with three beautiful little girls. Gaby is very comfortable and walks to the other cabin and takes from there a pair of flip-flops. We went on Carnival to a Mexican cruise. The first stop was Puerto Vallarta. On the cruise ship everyone new Gaby and were very friendly to her.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
August 9 2002-August 17 2002 Gaby is visiting Savta Miriam
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Miriam Raviv
Gaby is visiting Savta Miriam, we are flying to San Jose and it is Gaby's first time flying. We have arrived to San Jose and took Savta Miriam to San Francisco. We decided to go to Pier 39. Gaby is keep saying "9" everything is 9 by Gaby. Savta Miriam thinks that Gaby is the "Greatest". There are a lot of beautiful flowers and Gaby smells a flower. We saw delicious fruit at the Farmer's Market. Then, we saw hundreds of seals relaxing on the docks and getting a suntan. Life must be very difficult if you are seal :-). We went to eat lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the ocean and Alcatraz. Then we went to a Hat store and Ron was wearing various hats and entertaining Gaby. Gaby likes the hats and was laughing from Ron's various impersonations. We took Savta Miriam back and I remember that Gaby was following her back to the building. Gaby did want Savta Miriam to go away. Gaby does not want to share her cookie. She said "No" , "MIne" and "Cookie".
August 17 2002-September 1 2002 Gaby goes to Disneyland
We took Gaby to the Grove and went to see FAO Schwarz. I can still remember the tune of "Welcome to our world of Toys". Gaby probably enjoyed the toys very much. We went the Lebowski family to Disneyland. This was Gab's very first visit to Disneyland. Gaby was crying when someone cut the line to see Mickey Mouse. Gaby cuddled with Mickey Mouse and later on was in awe when she when to the Small World ride. Later, Gaby saw Captain Hook and mister Smead and Winnie the Poo.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Dow Lebowski, Lisa Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski
September 1 2002-October 4 2002 Disneyland Parade
We watched the Disneyland parade; it was a vey hot summer day. We saw all the characters and princesses, Gaby enjoyed it very much. At the end it was time to go home. Gaby is eating a banana. Later, Gaby is showing me her belie button, eyes, nose. Gaby is going to Pat's Gan Haktanim and Barney is at this point is her favorite character. One of the older boys is holding Gaby's hand and walking her out while she was crying! Gaby is watching Winnie the Poo video. This was one of her favorite movies. Ron is playing with Gaby.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Dow Lebowski
October 6 2002-October 31 2002 Gaby's First Halloween
Gaby went to the Lebowski family for her first Halloween; she was dressed up as a Hershey kiss. Gaby is trick and treating and gets the hang of it. Gaby is enjoying it. What a deal. You walk to a house, get the candy, say thank you, and walk to the next house. a deal. You walk to a house, get the candy, say thank you, and walk to the next house.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Lebowski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski
November 28 2002 Thanksgiving with the Lebowski Family
We celebrated Thanksgiving with the Lebowski family. Lisa's parents Bill & Edith Wanamaker where there, Dow's mom, Ray, Marc Wanamaker. Michelle sings "Here Comes The Indian".
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Leboski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Adam Lebowsk
October 25 2002 Franka's Angel 80'th B-Day Celebration
We are celebrating Franka's 80 B-day at Tempo. Rachel Harari her daughter organized a beautiful dinner celebration with entertainment. I am sure Franka was very happy to celebrate this milestone with her family. A random girl about 8 years was belly dancing with the music and was entertaining all the guests.
Franka Angel, Dov Harari, Rachel Harari, Gil Harari, Ron Senderov, Marina Senderov
November 28 2002-December 8 2002 Chanukah Celebration
Thanksgiving continuation-Gaby is entertained by Marc Wanamaker " Ga Ga" and spinning the draidel. Chanukah with Dov & Rachel Harari, we light up the chanukia. Gaby is creating one of her first artwork with her markers, Gaby was a little sick. She was coughing, and then she says hi. Then, we celebrated Chanukah with the Lebowski family; they all play with the draidel. They had an amazing collection of chanukiyot. The table was nicely decorated. We sang lots of Chanukah songs and had a great time. Gaby is going to Gymboree and has a lot of fun with the parachute.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Leboski, Dow Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Adam Lebowski, Dov Harari, Rachel Harari
December 26 2002-Disneyland Vacation
We stayed at the Hilton hotel for two nights and had a little mini vacation in Disneyland. This is the first day In Disneyland.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
December 26 2002 Disneyland Part 2
It was a very cold night and we saw the holiday Disneyland Parade. Gaby was watching it intensely and absorbed it all. It is amazing to see all the people sitting uncomfortably on the curb on a cold night to enjoy the parade. Afterwards we saw the fireworks. Finally. Gaby fell asleep she was so tired after such a long day. Ron carried Gaby and Marina said it reminded a Savta Larisa Bravo story where Deductar carried Savta Larisa the same way when she fell asleep. I guess history does repeat itself.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
December 27 2002-Disneyland Part 3
The Lebowski family joined us and we wend together to Disneyland. Gaby is trying to jump like Michelle. We saw another small parade performance. Gaby went and gave Minnie Mouse a hug. We saw it's a small World again. Then we went to California Adventures. We enjoyed Bug's life at night. Ron bought Gaby a Minnie Mouse hat and then Gaby went on the merry go round.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov, Lisa Lebowski, Michelle Lebowski, Dow Lebowski.
December 27 2002 Disneyland Electric Parade
We saw the Electric Light Parade. The next day Gaby gave Minnie Mouse a brochure, which was very funny. Gaby was advertising Disneyland to Minnie Mouse.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov
December 29 2002-March 22 2003 California Adventures End
Gaby enjoyed Lillo and Stitch. Gaby enjoys her puppy doll toy. Ron is making Gaby to laugh. Gaby saw Ron's credit card and called it "Money". Gaby can sing the alphabet song. It is Purim at Pat's Gan Haktanim and Gaby is dressed as Winnie The Poo. Gaby is soon two years old. Gaby is acting like a baby when Ron is rocking her to sleep. Gaby answers Ron that she is his little baby. Gaby and Marina visit Mosa and Lala.
Marina Senderov, Ron Senderov, Gabriella Senderov