Ted, Tiff, and a little guy named Seth

Christmas with the Mellert's

2009-12-28T16:07:00.005-05:00

We spent our Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after with Grammy & Pappy Mellert. We also got to see Ashley & Bobby and all the Mellert's. We had delicious food to eat and a fun time (although the time flew by). Oh and Pappy got a havoc razor helicopter for Seth. He really enjoyed watching it fly all around or rather crashing all over the house. And you can guess who was flying it......Pappy, Daddy & Uncle Bobby! We also discovered how much Seth LOVES chocolate. He got a reeses peanut butter cup with his gift from grammy & pappy and protected it so no one could have a bite. Thanks again for a fun time and all the gifts!

A Realistic Family Photo (with a toddler)

2009-12-27T12:01:00.009-05:00

We did get one nice picture out of this whole shoot, however this is a shout-out to what the other nine looked like. I'm sure anyone with kids understands! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa

2009-12-23T10:15:00.003-05:00

On the 20th we also celebrated Grandma & Grandpa's 29th Anniversary and Grandpa's 55th Birthday!

Christmas with the Eby's

2009-12-23T09:33:00.008-05:00

We celebrated Christmas with the Eby's on the 20th. We had really good food and were stuffed when we left. Seth accomplished opening one gift before moving on to other things that kept his interest. I enjoyed opening the rest for him! Seth got a table his size, a sled, gloves, wooden blocks, books, socks, and a dvd. He LOVES the table and eats at it all the time! Thanks for all the fun gifts!

Grandpa & Seth

Seth & Aunt Melissa

sitting at his new table

sledding

eating chocolate

opening gifts

Snow

2009-12-16T15:21:00.002-05:00

Here is a picture taken up at my parents a few weekends ago at the start of the snowfall. While we were visiting it snowed a couple inches and Ted decided to go have some fun!

19 Months

2009-12-16T14:52:00.003-05:00

This past Saturday Seth turned 19 months! As always we will give you a run down.

LOVES peanut butter
Likes drinking water out of little things. He gets out the smallest tupperware container, half of a plastic Easter egg, or a lid to something and points me in the direction of the faucet!
Attempts to water the Christmas tree
Runs in circles around the dining room table
Still loves to help do the laundry
Enjoys being pushed around by Daddy in an empty diaper box
Carries his little blankie with him many places
Loves to read books about dogs/puppies
Shakes his head "no" but hasn't uttered the word "no"
Likes to color but has colored more on the walls so far then on paper
Recognizes home
Has said "uh oh" (once or twice) and "Bobby" (a number of times)

More Photos From Ashley's Shower

2009-12-10T10:10:00.004-05:00

We held a surprise baby shower for my sister this past weekend up at my parents house. She said she was surprised but had started becoming suspicious a half hour before she arrived at the party! She is having a girl and is due February 11, 2010.

Ashley's Baby Shower

2009-12-10T09:39:00.003-05:00

Mellert Christmas Picture

2009-12-10T09:29:00.002-05:00

Bobby, Ashley, Ted, Tiffany, Seth, Jane & Konrad

Christmas Tree

2009-11-27T22:00:00.005-05:00

Seth was amazed by the Christmas tree! He kept taking off the already in place ornaments and in the process broke two of them. He also really liked the beads we put on the tree and was wearing some of them as a necklace.

Seth

2009-11-27T21:46:00.002-05:00

Slam Dunk!!

2009-11-27T12:08:00.002-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T08:44:00.004-05:00

Enjoy your turkey!!

18 Months Update

2009-11-25T15:17:00.003-05:00

Seth finally had his 18 month check-up today. He was so pleasant. He didn't try to get off the scale or tear all the paper off the table where they measure him, or squirm all over the place. He kindly allowed the nurse and doctor to do their jobs without a fuss. He didn't even cry when he got his shot in the leg! Great job Seth! You made the visit stress free for your mommy! Anyway, here are his latest measures.

Weight= 24 pounds (30%)

Height= 34 1/2 inches (92%)

Head circumference= 19 1/4 inches (80%)

Thanksgiving Weekend

2009-11-25T14:24:00.004-05:00

This past weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Mellert's. The food was delicious (thanks mom!) and we were all stuffed to the brim. Seth can sometimes be a picky eater but he enjoyed some turkey & gravy, corn, and pumpkin pie! In one of the photos you can see my pregnant little sister! We are so excited for Seth to have a cousin and we are anxiously awaiting her arrival in February.

wall graffiti

2009-11-19T22:38:00.004-05:00

Our new dining room wall graffiti!

Created with love by: Seth

Little Red Truck Inspector

2009-11-19T22:34:00.002-05:00

18 Months

2009-11-16T13:27:00.003-05:00

Seth turned 18 months on November 12th! Here's his latest:

can now drink from a straw
gives kisses and hugs
babbles a lot more
likes to wave hi and bye
likes to stand on the bed and let himself fall backwards
climbs, climbs, climbs
pretends to vacuum
still loves building towers
likes to help make toast & coffee
loves pressing the buttons on the microwave& dishwasher
loves being outside
generally likes going shopping as long as he has his sippy cup and snack
loves seeing Bear (grandma & grandpa's dog) and giving him a treat

Seth the Flute Player

2009-11-07T22:04:00.003-05:00

we were at my (Ted's) parents house and Seth finally got the concept of blowing into the flute. it was quite an accomplishment. who knows what's next, perhaps drinking out of a straw?! we shall see...

Fireman

2009-11-02T15:48:00.007-05:00

We didn't take Seth trick or treating but
dressed him up anyway.

Here he is visting with the neighbor's dog,
who was dressed up like a bee!

playing with blocks and

riding his dump truck!

Building Towers

2009-11-02T15:42:00.001-05:00

Seth and the outdoors

2009-11-02T15:19:00.003-05:00

Raking

Playing

Exploring

Seth using the little railing that Pappy Mellert made for him.

A Rainy Thursday

2009-10-15T13:10:00.003-04:00

17 Months

2009-10-15T10:00:00.004-04:00

Seth at 17 months:

Weight=26 pounds
Height= approx. 32 inches
Loves pressing buttons (constantly turning on and off the DVD player and starting the dishwasher! I am finding myself saying, "NO" a lot!)
He loves playing out in the yard and it is really hard to get him to come inside
He likes to put coins in his bank (I made an extra wipe container his temporary piggy bank. It is easy to take the coins out so that he can put them back in again)
He gives us hugs when we ask him to (but unfortunately not every time!)
He enjoys taking walks in his stroller
Still has fun empting out the cupboards
Tries to open anything he can with keys
When he hears an airplane, he looks all around until he can find it
When asked what a cow says, he responds by saying "mmmm"
When asked what a dog says, he responds by panting
He can point to his (but usually someone elses) nose, ears, eyes and mouth
He LOVES when daddy gets home from work
He likes turning lights on and off
He is very good at communicating by pointing

Fall Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-13T20:16:00.006-04:00

This past Saturday we took Seth to the pumpkin patch. He really enjoyed it, but would get mad when the pumpkins were too big for him to lift! Luckily we found an apple gourd that was just his size!