Santa visits and Finnian's first "solid" food

Tis the season for Santa visiting and Aurora got things started last Saturday with a visit to our local San Carlos Santa. On this day Aurora was hoping for lots of princess things and lots of kitty things.



This evening we went to the local fire station to visit another Santa. Finnian got to meet the man in red too.



The firefighters let Aurora try out the fire engine (being a firefighter is one of her favorite role playing games).



These firefighters really went way out and rolled out the snowy carpet for Santa. We got to see snow in San Carlos tonight!



Here's a photo from a couple of days ago... Sometimes a boy just gets too tired after playing and needs a little nap. Finnian had been quite fussy, tossing most of his toys, we tried the pacifier (partially successful) but as soon as we gave him his giraffe he just put his arm around it and fell asleep.



Finnian has been staring intently at us as we eat for the past few days. Tonight at dinner he was sitting in his swing and near the end of dinner starting making a lot of noise. It was pretty clear that he wanted to try what we having! I made him a little bit of baby oatmeal cereal and after one little cough he just ate it all up! Of course I didn't give him very much but he ate everything I made and would have kept going I think. I got a lot of smiles and when I went to refill the spoon he would lean himself forward and make little noises. I think it is safe to say that he likes it!



Tomorrow night we head for Minnesota. Happy Holidays everyone!

Sarver family photos

Here's Aaron, Aurora and Finnian on their wonderful baby blankets made by Grandma Sarver. See any family resemblence?



Who's the tallest and who's the shortest? I wonder who will be in 20 years...



Not much doubt the three of us are related. :)



Three generations of Sarvers!



Gerry and Finnian.



Our latest family photo!

Finnian and Aurora at play

Finnian has gotten very good at using his hands and loves to manipulate toys and chew on them whenever possible. We have to stick to the soft toys right now so he doesn't bonk himself in the face too hard. :)



Saint Nicholas via G&G Sarver paid a visit to our house and left oranges, candy and a few surprises! Aurora was adament that she didn't want to leave her shoes out for a strange person to visit but she did finally agree to put out her rain boots. The next morning she was glad she did!



Great-Grandma Faythe Cochran passed away recently and she will be dearly missed. Auntie Sarah picked out a few pieces of jewelry for Aurora to have to play with and remember her by. Aurora loves to dress up and wear her new bracelets. She especially loves the earings!



It's been a lot of fun to see Aurora and Finnian start playing with each other. Finnian is facinated with Aurora and loves to talk with her and watch her play.

Baby Sean's birthday and other happenings

November 29th was officially declared Baby Sean's birthday this year. (Baby Sean is Aurora's main teddy bear). For the occasion Gerry and Aurora baked two cakes, one for the adults and one for Aurora & Baby Sean to share.



Since Aurora is 3 years old it was decided (by Aurora) that Baby Sean is 2 years old. No birthday celebration is complete without singing and blowing out the candles!



Meanwhile Finnian is trying hard to roll over. He turns his head waaay back and looks like he is getting close - if only that arm wasn't in the way!



All that playing can make a baby pretty darn tired, he might just fall asleep for a few minutes.



Whew!