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In search of the great pumpkin

finnsdad — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:35:22 +0000

Found it.

Finn and Fam at a park at the Port of Oakland

finnsdad — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:28:30 +0000

Long Time

finnblog — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:16:05 +0000

Sorry for the long hiatus! Since Finn was a brown crayon, we had a lovely Thanksgiving at Aunt Lynne’s, then a visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Finn got to play with Great-Grandma Marie (and later show her the Academy of Sciences), and meet his newest cousin, Walker. Ahma visited for Finn’s birthday, and lots of family and friends celebrated with us. Christmas was at Auntie Jo and Uncle Nolan’s, where Finn had a grand time (Cousin August being big enough to enchant him, but small enough not to object when Finn hogged his toys)! He got lots of great stuff, and his first experience with snow. We drove into the hills for a half-inch of the white stuff, and after all the hype about snowballs I think he was a little let down. (He quickly asked for his OTHER balls, the ones that aren’t so cold!)

New Year’s Eve was spent with our good friends (and Finn’s), Elisabeth, Andy and Leah. Grandpa Greg arrived in February for lots of sketching, climbing the chairs, fort-building, and one particularly fun Jimi Hendrix song. Finn was lucky to get another visit with Cousin Walker, and finally meet Cousin Atticus. Early this month we made an unexpected trip to Seattle where we were fortunate to have some time with my old friends Alex and Christian, and their son Nicholas. Finn and Nicholas were trading shrieks in no time, and had the run of the Flight Museum.

The winter has been busy but good. Finn sings “Yellow Submarine” and the Oompa Loompa song daily. He draws lots of spirals and circles. He builds tall towers and airplanes and cranes and hammers out of blocks. He regularly tells us he’s not a little baby anymore, he’s a kid! Yup, he is.

Great-Grandma Marie! (Thanksgiving

He's two! (12/7/08)

Sharing a smile with Ahma.

On the lookout for a Christmas tree.

This is the best part of presents arriving!

It was a very merry Christmas with Auntie Jo and Cousin August.

Grandma and Grandpa help Finn on his first white Christmas.

Snow! Hey, it's cold...

Up late on New Year's Eve with Leah.

Grandpa Greg visits -- time for drawing, climbing and Hendrix! (2/09)

Cousins Elkhanah and Walker -- his soft belly is Finn's favorite. (2/09)

Another cousin! Finn introduces Atticus to Buddy Puppy. (3/09)

Future pilots? Finn and Nicholas at the Flight Museum (3/09)

Tough guys!

For Halloween… Finn is the new Brown

finnsdad — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:25:24 +0000

When asked, “What do you want to be for Halloween?” Finn replied, “A Crayonnnn!” When asked, “What color?” He quickly replied, “Bwowwwn.” So like magic, Finn’s Mama with her trusty needle and thread, whipped together the outfit which made Finn the Brown Crayon. (some of this story may or may not be totally 100% true.)

Finn gets some help from Leah.

The Crayon and Skeleton.

Leah & finn help with the ghost in the stroller.

Ah-ma!

finnsdad — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:01:34 +0000

The lil’ man of the house yelled, “Ah-ma!” whenever visiting Grandma Laurie was in a different part of the house. It kind of sounded like Ralph Kramden of the Honeymooners yelling, “Alice!”.. kind of endearing and scary at the same time.

Finn behind the wheel?

finnsdad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:10:54 +0000

I have a hard time imagining Finn on a bike not to mention the leap to the future when he gets to drive. Until then he can dream about driving “mama’s cah.”

Draw Finn Draw (Like mother like son)

finnsdad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:05:39 +0000

The many faces of Finn and Grandma

finnsdad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:09:49 +0000

Kite right Finn

finnsdad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:05:54 +0000

Kite kiss.

Finn mans the helm with the two Jacks (Grandpa & Cousin)

finnsdad — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:21 +0000

Finns first sailing trip on Grandpa’s boat.

Finn hated the life jacket (not seen here).