Santa

Santa came to visit Sara's day care.  All the kids got to meet Santa and sit in his lap to tell them what they want for Christmas.  As you might imagine the bigger kids were the most excited and swarmed Santa.  The babies on the other hand were not so sure about this Santa guy.

Sara who normally loves everyone and cries about nothing was not so sure about sitting in Santa's lap. They captured one of her looking less upset but personally I prefer the classic kid screaming in Santa's lap photo. It feels very traditional.  Santa gave Sara a small stuffed penguin from the North Pole.  The dogs have already claimed it as their gift.

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving.  Grandma Susu, Grandpa Greg, Aunt Madeline and her boyfriend Zach, Robin (Ellis Cousin), Great Aunt AJ, and Great Grandma Donna all came up to Idaho to spend the holiday with us.  We rented a beautiful cabin is Cascade, ID not too far from the lake.  We have Susan's organizational skills to thank for such a well planned trip and Grandma Donna for leading the way on all our delicious foods.  We just had a great time all together.
Grandma Donna even stayed home with Sara and our dogs so the rest of us could take off to enjoy an afternoon at the hot springs.  I sure do love hot springs.

Grandma Donna and Sara play together

Sara was one happy baby the whole week.  Who wouldn't be with 9 adults to tend to your every need and desire

Aunt AJ and Sara

Sara and Moxie cuddle

Everyone (minus AJ who took the photo) at the cabin.  yes it was named "Rustic Luxury"

First Foods

Sara started to eating solid foods a few weeks ago.  At first she was not very interested in food and hated most things we let her try.  She even shuddered in disgust after trying avocados. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Sara decided that food in fact was delicious and is now loving eating regular meals.  She eats lunch at day care and eats dinner when she gets home.  She is still mostly getting her food from milk but starting to eat more and more. 

Her favorite food is squash and apples. 

She also enjoys kale, apple, banana

She often gives us big smiles at meal time

She hasn't totally mastered eating though and is still working on what is food and what is not. :)