Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Jesus

Well, the bad news is that we don't have ANY pictures from Christmas : (
Santa delivered a Mac computer to Dave and, in the process of setting it up and sync-ing it with his iPhone, it seems that all the pictures from the past 2 weeks on Daves iPhone have disappeared. So it may be a while before I get pics from aunts and grandparents to show a little of our Christmas. But, the good news is, I'll describe some of our Christmas for you:

Christmas Eve- we went to Grandpa and Mimi's house (Dave's parents) pretty early in the day to relax and smell the turkey baking. Grandpa, Dave, Creighton and I went to Christmas Eve Church while Mimi stayed back at the house to cook the food. The service was precious - it's the first time we've gone to the 4:30 service and this one is all about the kids. The pastor invites the kids down to the front to be a part of a live Nativity Scene and oh! how cute that is. There were kids dressed as sheep, shepherds, wise men, and angles. Creighton wore an angel halo that the church made for kids who didn't have costumes and he sat (crawled around) with the other kids down at the front of the church. He was so funny!
We then went to The Hasson's house like we do every year. Only this year our visit was so brief because we were packing so much in to such a short amount of time. But it was great to see them. Then, back and Mimi & Grandpas house Creighton opened his presents, ate dinner, and went to bed. Then the rest of us (Suzanne & Ben, Me & Dave, Grandpa & Mimi) had an awesome Christmas dinner and presents and desert. Delicious! And of course, a beautiful "white Christmas" with the snow that covered everything (again, no pictures, what a bummer). Around 10pm, Dave and I got Creighton from his sound sleep, loaded him in to the freezing car and drove home on the ice! We had to get things ready for Santa to come the next morning!
Christmas Morning - Santa came! He delivered a "Rocket Ship" play tent/tunnell to Creighton and lots of other cool toys. I got a fancy camera (YAY!! Now I can take EXCELLENT pictures for the blog!) and Dave got his Mac. Santa was super good to us this year!

Christmas Mid-Morning- We headed off to Grandma's house to celebrate with her, Ashlie & Chad, Brett and Megan. More presents, more food, more fun. Creighton got a cool "Wonder Pets" leggo thing and Grandma is sending Dave and I shopping! Grandma had the tree decorated so pretty and Crighton had a reindeer stocking that lights up and sings!
Christmas afternoon - Last stop, Poppy & Dee's house with Ashlie & Chad, Brett and Megan, Corey & Sarah, Ethan and Ashton, Lindsey & Matt, and baby Cade. We did a scripture reading of Luke 2 and let the kids act out the manger scene just like last year. Cade was baby Jesus this year and Creighton was a shepherd. So so cute! Hate that the videos and pictures of that were lost. But we have great memories from it. Oh, yes, more good food and wild fun with all those kids and all the countless noise making presents. Around 9pm Dave and I plucked Creighton from the crib at Poppy & Dee's and drove him home to his own bed. What a long, exciting, fun-filled day! It's not all about the presents (although Creighton really got into pulling the tissue out of the sacks and ripping the paper off!) but it's totally about celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Savior, and sharing that joy with our families. We are SO VERY blessed!

Merry Christmas Everyone

And Happy Birthday Jesus

Santa

We took Creighton to see Santa today!

It turned out just as we expected : )
Luckily, he didn't cry long because as soon as I picked him back up he was kinda tearful still but kept waving "hi" to Santa!
And how bad is this....I didn't feel bad for Creighton at all. In fact, we kinda wanted him to cry so it would make a great picture. I mostly felt bad for Santa. Poor guy, making all those kids cry. What a job!

My boys are the sweetest!

My tiny frankenstein

This is from a couple weeks ago. Creightons first "real" walking. Prior to this, Creighton wouldn't let go for more than 4-5 steps. I'm now trying to teach him to bend his knees while walking!

Sorry it's sideways. Don't know how to fix that.

Kind of a strange toy

I don't know why, but Dave and I have been inventing some strange toys lately. This one was one of our better ideas.

Maybe, just maybe, if Creighton is extra good this year, Santa will bring him another box to play in!

what do you do on a snowy day?

Snuggle your best friend on the couch!

Awwwww
BearCat even purred!
Gotta love our "DogCat"

Happy Thanksgiving

Rachel and Creighton did a little Thanksgiving project

This is Creighton's hand print made into a sugar cookie turkey that Rachel and Creighton decorated together. Isn't she the best? And isn't his hand just the cutest hand ever?

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

"Double Fisting"

The video speaks for itself!
(but don't let it....mute the volume please. i had a cold when we filmed this and i sound horrible. not to mention i say stupid stuff)

Why you should cut up your child's food

How cute is this?

I had to work at a seminar all weekend so Dave was in charge of Creighton all on his own Saturday. This was breakfast:

Pancakes, anyone?

Lots to catch up on

Cause we've been busy. Both Dave and I had to go out of town, separately, at the same time. Creighton got to stay with his grandparents Poppy & Dee and had lots of fun. Prior to our trips, I was sick with a really bad cold/sinus infection. Once we got back from our trips, Creighton showed up with his first ear infection. Scheesh. But we are all happy and healthy now!

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About a month ago, Creighton took his first steps independently. But ever since then he just hasn't been interested in walking. He is completely capable of walking but just totally has decided he doesn't want to walk on his own. Occasionally, if he's distracted enough, he will walk 2 steps and then slowly, and very controlled, lower himself to the ground. He stands independently quite often. WELL....he now officially walks. He walked like 5 steps to his crib on his own and he walked like 3 steps on his own from the coffee table towards us. He still acts like walking is the last thing he'd ever be interested in doing, but I guess now we have to say, officially, he walks!
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For Creighton's birthday his grandma gave him a wagon. He loves it and has been on many trips around the neighborhood in his wagon. He sometimes sees the neighborhood cats and gets very excited about them...he says "Ca, Ca, Ca" over and over and over (it's the only word he says besides Mama and Dada). But if Creighton hears a dog....MELT DOWN. The boy HATES to hear dogs bark. In fact, he even hates to hear dogs sneeze and that even makes him cry (just ask Poppy and Dee about their dog sneezing while Creighton stayed with them!). But back to the wagon, he loves it and we take him to the neighborhood park to play a lot. Here's a peek at that:

Talk about determination!

Halloween and Half Marathon

Happy Halloween! (well, yesterday of course.)

Athough we felt like we already celebrated Halloween with Creighton's party, we still had trick-or-treating to do last night

So we pulled Creighton around the neighborhood in his wagon, wearing his Halloween costume

What a perfect evening for trick-or-treating

We set up the spooky cemetary in the front yard and Dave went all out for our trick-or-treaters. I can't believe I didn't take any pictures...strobe lights, haunted music, skulls everwhere...the kids said ours was the scariest house in the neighborhood. Dave was so proud! Creighton slept through it all.
What a good, good boy.

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And this morning we woke up to the perfect day. Half marathon around White Rock Lake anyone?

No, not me. But here is our running man before the half-marathon.

And here he is during.
Creighton and I found a spot to cheer on the runners as they passed by. I must say we did a great job cheering. Creighton clapped his hands for the runners, it was so stinking cute. Then we saw Dave running up! Yay!

He's lookin good, "strong and steady"
And here is Dave after finishing the half. Of course he finished under 2 hours. Well done!
We hung out with all the other runners after the race. Creighton was intently watching, deciding if he's going to be a runner, too, when he grows up.
Uh oh...Something's up....check out the michevious grin on Creighton's little face...
Oh! I see! Milk or Beer....not surprised at which he chose...he is our child afterall!

Dave, I know you find much reward in running, but I can tell this is your biggest reward of all...celebrating with your little man!

We are so proud of you, Daddy!

12 months

This is my official 12 month picture in my ugly rocker.

I'm waving hi to you : )

Here are my stats:
weight:
20 pounds 5 ounces
10th percentile for weight
height:
29 3/4 inches
(lets just round up and say 30 inches)
50th percentile for height

100 percent precious!

We get very busy taking all the books out of the bookshelf and spreading them all around the floor. But we are never too busy to pause for a picture!
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Even though a lot of these next pictures look very similar to each other, I just had to show all of them because it's so cute the way he plays with all the new toys he got for his birthday.

This kid likes to play.
Peek-a-boo in his new big boy chair
Weeee!
(Looks like he's on a roller coaster. I hope he's this brave someday!)

When I saw this Lion stuffed animal rug I just had to buy it for Creighton's birthday. I'm so glad he loves it as much as I do

Where are the Lion's eyes?

Hug the Lion

Okay, wrestle the Lion

That's my boy!

We went out around the neighborhood in the new wagon Grandma gave to Creighton for his birthday. He really likes it.

Yes, he is registering on the skinny side as far as the growth chart goes but no, those aren't his ribs showing...they are his skeleton halloween pajamas.

Wagon riding is AWESOME!

Since Creighton is 12 months now, we are saying goodbye to the bottle completely. Creighton has been using the sippy cup for quite some time and really likes it, so I think this transition is going to go pretty well. I think dropping the bottle is going to be lots harder on me than on my little man. Watching him grow up is amazing and so much fun, but it's happening all too fast! If anyone has figured out how to pause time, please let me know....

One

Hi there!
I'm one today.

I entered this world at 4:20 am ONE YEAR AGO today and look at how much I've grown! I smile ALL the time and I love to laugh. I'm kinda clingy to my mommy, but that's just cause I love to cuddle and hug.
I can clap, wave bye bye, give high-fives, blow kisses, and I say "mama" and "dada" (of course, I just say it over and over; I'm not really sure who"s who) and I'm working on a few others. My parents have seen me take a few steps, but I still don't really walk on my own. I'm much faster at crawling. Although I do love standing and holding on to things and "cruising" all over. If I could pick one toy to play with, it would probably be a book. Reading is my favorite thing cause I really love to turn the pages. But I also like to play "vegas card dealer" and anything that bangs, lights up, and makes noise. Swinging and sliding are pretty fun, too.

Here I am in my modified Heisman pose!

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I'll check back with you Friday after my doctors appointment so I can tell you about my "stats" and show off my official 12 month ugly rocker photo.
Happy Birthday Me!

a few more from the party

I am so glad to have these pictures in addition to the ones from my camera (THANK YOU, Sheaffer)

The Dragon on the left is Carter Sims, with his mama Sheaffer. The Monkey on the right is Oliver Fenn, with his mama Kasey. These are a few of Creighton's best buddies - well, maybe the mama's are a few of my best buddies! We just got lucky that we all have boys about the same age!

"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!"

Creighton got a little overwhelmed with all the excitement and cried when he couldn't find his mama. Look at Carter on the left, thinking "what's wrong with you, kid? you are about to have cake for the first time!"
Mama's got to fix up her little man after such a major meltdown. down.
Notice the unbuttoned space suit (what a ladies man!)

First Birthday Party!

Today was the perfect day for a birthday party!
Hopefully the pictures below tell a little story of how we celebrated Creighton's First Birthday...

in a cheerful yet spooky way!

Every year from here on we are going to use this awesome birthday banner Rachel made.
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I wanted to post the invitation we sent out but decided not to - don't want to share my address and phone number with the world - but the invitation was so stinking cute!
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Since Creighton was born just 3 days before Halloween, we decided to do a Halloween themed birthday party. So we dressed Creighton up in his costume for his birthday party...

Here's our little astronaut who is turning 1
Isn't he just precious?!?!
He had his own little pumpkin "smash cake" to go with his Halloween themed party. It was the cutest little cake!
We had tasty, and spooky, foods....and drinks.
And spooky party favors, too!
Dave turned the back yard into a seriously spooky grave yard

He did an incredible job setting a spooky scene!

Now, for some shots of a few of the guests (I didn't get shots of everyone who came and I am so disapointed. I wanted a shot of all the kids in the costumes, but we didn't get that either...it was pretty chaotic!)

Can you believe just 1 year ago it was only me and Dave?
Team Seghs sure has gotten better since Creighton arrived!

Creighton with his Grandma. She couldn't wait to snuggle up on her tiny astronaut. And he smiled huge after her hugs!

And of course Creighton was all smiles when he was with his Grandpa. And as you can tell, Grandpa was all smiles, too! Can you blame him?
Mimi had a sore throat so she didn't get in any pictures with little Creighton so she didn't pass her sore throat on to him. : (

And of course, Creighton's party wouldn't be complete without his Rachel to celebrate with us!

And Poppy & Dee were like the icing on the cake for Creighton! CT loves the way Dee tells a story...especially the one about the baby eagles.

See how much he loves his Poppy?

But of course, Creighton has a special place in his heart for his cousin Megan. She was a little German dancer for Halloween and she even learned how to say "Guten Tag"
Creighton's buddy Jack Barker came to the party, and so did Jack's sister Lexi.

There were a few of Creighton's other friends at the party, too, but I'm just waiting to get those pictures from the other moms who were here, because I didn't get any with all the celebration madness going on!!!

And even though it was quite a challenge, we were able to get a shot of Creighton with all his cousins in their costumes.
How great is this? From left to right:
Cade 5 months, Megan 4 years, Ashton 3 years, Brett 6 years, Ethan 6 years
Not pictured is the bun in Sarah's oven, due in May!

Since it was such a perfect day, we got to enjoy the weather and sunshine outside

And Grandma got to show the kids all the creepy stuff Dave built into our "grave yard".

We moved the party back inside so Creighton could "eat" his cake.

He wasn't too interested in it, but his cousins sure were! We got Creighton to try two finger-licks of icing but that was all. So we moved on to better things...

like Rylee eating M&M's (it's not a Seghers party with out M&M's)

and Grandma cutting cake for all the family and friends!

Then we opened presents! WOW! Creighton got so many new toys and puzzles and clothes and really cool things! A few "space" themed items for our little astronaut, too!

Ashton and Megan were great helpers with opening the presents, since Creighton didn't really have a clue what to do.

So now we end with well wishes for a Happy Halloween for all of you
And a big Happy Birthday to our sweet little 1 year old!