Merry Christmas!

We didn't get around to Christmas cards... as usual! We are going to celebrate Christmas with Justin's family a little early then it's off to San Diego. We wish everybody a Merry Christmas!

Eleven months!

Sebastian found Justin's shirt on the floor and somehow figured out how to put it on.

Also, he turned eleven months yesterday! I can't believe my baby will be a year old soon. Here are some things he has been loving lately...

-dancing every time he hears a good beat
-eating big people food
-yanking the ornaments off of the Christmas tree
-standing on his own for a few seconds and then sitting as soon as he realizes he isn't holding onto anything
-crawling over to other babies at church (he is very social)
-pointing, clapping, waving bye-bye (only when he's really in the mood)
-climbing onto (and off of) everything he can
-taking only one nap a day

He has even slept through the night a few times lately. This is awesome for him because he pretty much has been waking up every three hours at night since his birth.

His first little tooth is barely visible but he managed to fall and hit it on the tub. It started to bleed and stuff so I hope the poor tooth is alright!

Sebastian lately

This is his new favorite game...

Off to church

Tough guy... Don't mind the overflowing dirty laundry pile behind him.

Just always getting into everything.

And I felt his first little tooth yesterday- still can't really see it though. Took almost eleven months!

Our little monkey

Sebastian was only in his costume for about three minutes.

Minute one...Minute two... Minute three...

He hated it.

Visit from the family

My mom, dad, and sister came in to town last weekend so we took some non-professional family pics. My cousin did a good job but we couldn't expect her to work miracles;) These are some that will NOT be used in any Christmas cards. I'm still debating whether I will send cards out this year given the pictures I have to work with...I actually like this one better than the one my family chose. Trust me, none of them were perfect.

At least Sebastian is smiling in this one.Since these pictures were super casual, we didn't put much thought into the wardrobe. That is why we ended up with clashing plaid shirts.Awwww.

More daddy/baby.

He's not smiling in any of the mommy/baby pics.

He wanted to eat stuff.

Putting Sebastian on the ground was probably not a good idea.Sisters.

The three of us.

Tara's reception and Pumpkin carving

Tara and Christian got married... Tara looked beautiful! I didn't get a pic of the bride and groom :(

Nichelle's baby Oscar and Sebastian. Same weight... almost five month's apart.

Got to see Brooke!

and Danielle!

Daddy and Seb.

Family night pumpkin carving...

Cousin Sarah, cousin-in-law Jana, and bro-in-law Josh carving away.

Justin took the longest... his Yoda pumpkin turned out really good but I couldn't get a good pic.

Scott and Sarah showing off some of the finished products.

Josh's Captain Crunch guy, Sarah's shapes, and Jessica's skeleton.

Sebastian is modeling his spider web pajamas.

Yes! I got mommy's drink!

Now if I could only open it...Don't mind the dog prints on the floor.

I'm nine months old today!

This month I have been really busy...

mastering my crawling skills

pulling myself up onto everything

climbing onto everything i can

getting into my favorite things: wires, computers, phones, toilet, milo's bowls, etc.

getting A LOT easier for mommy and daddy

waking up every three hours at night

getting very distracted while nursing

cuddling with daddy

getting excited when people come over

chasing and harassing milo

getting over some of my extreme "stranger danger"

going out to eat with mommy and daddy

eating new finger foods like french fries (not too many!), bread, and fruit pieces

constantly trying to get into dangerous situations

being super cute!

We are really enjoying this little guy! I can't believe he is nine months old!

Home

We haven't been up to much lately. Sebastian is just adjusting to his new home. Well, he lived here for his first few months... but I doubt he remembers that.

Here he is exploring the large love sac that takes up our entire family room.

Hanging out in his new high chair.

Finally sleeping in his crib, though he is still far from sleeping through the night. I think we are all finally settled back in.

Happy baby

Since this little guy has become more mobile, he has been much happier. He recently learned how to crawl on his hands and knees and how to pull himself up to stand. This past week alone, I have really noticed a change in his mood and his ability to entertain himself. I realize now that he was kinda a cranky and demanding little baby before... I know there are much more difficult babies out there... but I also know from observing other babies that he definitely hasn't been the easiest!

He's so proud after pulling himself up onto Milo's crate.We are driving back to Provo on Tuesday and Sebastian will be eight months that day! I can't believe how fast he is growing up!

Lately...

After a long and hard summer, we are a family again.Sebastian has been getting into everything.

Milo isn't happy... not sure what we will do about this.

Grandma isn't happy about the messes he's been making ;) Don't worry these cords are not plugged in but I probably shouldn't be letting him get into the habit of sucking on them.

I think I have one of the wiggliest babies in the world! He will NEVER sit still. I see other babies sitting on their parent's laps at church or letting people hold them without constantly trying to dive out of their arms and I can't believe it. At least this boy provides me with a daily workout!

Back to Provo next week!

The Park

I have spent the past four summers in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, and Tennessee. All of these places are hot and humid! It has been nice to be able to go outside everyday and be comfortable. This is one of the reasons I love San Diego! Here are some pictures of Sebastian at the park.

His first time in the swing.

The slide... of course he tried to eat it.

I tried to take pictures of the both of us. Never works very well. He looks cute though:)

Playing with his measuring spoons.