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Father Troy Gately Baptizes Sean David

Sean was baptized on Saturday evening. His proud parents were joined by his Godparents, Todd and Tiffany, and many family and friends. It seemed like we took over the whole northwest section of Sacred Heart - and all adults helped with taking care of all the kids. All the kids in attendance, including Sean, did great. Sean cried when the water was poured over his head, but that was it.

Sean with Parents and Godparents

The Boyce kids, grandkids and spouses at Baba Yegas on Sunday morning.

That 70s Post

Lordy, Lordy, Todd turned 40! His lovely wife hosted a 70's theme birthday party in his honor (on her actual birthday, no less.) No pics of Dave, he just had a KLOL t-shirt (oops, with a website address on it.)

Tiffany and Todd

Keri and Jewels

Entropy Boy

Sean fell asleep to a football game for the first time! Greenbay's offense in the 2nd half of the NFC Championship game put him to sleep faster than a lullaby and a pacifier. Unfortunately, that was the team Daddy was rooting for.

Sean "Entropy Boy" Pastalaniec likes to put things inside of things but LOVES to knock down Daddy's creations. Here he roars "Uh Oh" between devastating attacks, raising a block from his first conquest before knocking down his 2nd (yes, I missed the shot on both...)

Growth Spurt?

Sean has been an eating, sleeping, hard playing machine the last several days. When he plays, he plays hard. He is eating a ton and sleeping about 25% more than usual. Hopefully he won't out grow his baptism outfit before this Saturday!

Sean's soon-to-be Godparents both had birthdays this week. Todd turned 40, Tiffany turned less than 40. Tiffany threw Todd a surprise 1970's themed 40th birthday party on Saturday - hopefully I will scam some pictures to post soon! Grandma and Dziadziu were kind enough to babysit during the party.

Saturday morning Sean only stayed awake for a couple of hours, and then fell asleep in his crib sitting up...

Sean was joined by Barley for his Saturday bath.

"Why are you here?" Barley to Sean, and Sean to Barley

Sean in Pre-School!

Sean started pre-school and WillowMeadows Baptist on the day after his birthday. He has done well with minimal crying only when Mommy first leaves the room. He has a good time with different toys and kids his age. Barbara is taking her new found time and is beginning to do more work online for Region-13 and Teachscape.

Sean had his 1-year check-up yesterday. He got 4 vaccinations and was sore afterwards. The stats?
-Weight: 21 lbs. 8ozs. 30 percentile (from 18 lbs. 12 ozs., 25% 3 months ago)
-Height: 30.5 inches, 75% (from 29.4 inches, 90%)
-Head circumference: 18 inches, 25% (from 17.5 inches, 25%)

Sean is gradually gaining and interest in walking. He will take 1 or 2 steps between objects but besides that seems to play games with everyone who wants him to walk!

Barbara ran her first post-baby half-marathon on Sunday morning and Joanne and Dave walked their first half-marathon. Of course Barbara and Joanne trained for it AND got massages and pedicures the next day. Dave just hobbles around.

Sean's First Birthday!

Sean celebrated his first birthday in style. Nearly 40 friends and family came to wish him well. The only casualty was the breaker for the outside plug, which fried when the Cook's blow up jump toy was combined with Dave's Christmas lights on the same circuit. See all the pictures HERE

Sean enjoys his new super ball from the Carter's with Cami, while Grandma and Grand Aunt Kathy look on.

Madeline helps Sean with his birthday hat

Sean took forever to eat his birthday cupcake, but he loved it.

Rhonda settles the kids down with a story.