Sevyn's 1 Year Photo Shoot!

Sevyn is now an active 1 year old, and we finally were able to do her photo shoot. We were suppose to do it last month, but she climbed on and fell off of a chair and busted her eye. She had a black and blue eye for the last three weeks, and it has finally healed.

These pictures are all raw, they are unedited and uncropped our printed versions are cropped correctly and look awesome!! It really was one of her best photo shoots to date. Just goes to show that a good nap and lunch can fix anything!!!

I am not changing the order of all of these pics, so they are in reverse order, but I don't think it really matters. Enjoy!!

We love this expression on her face . . . she has so much personality.

We were trying to get Sevyn too look profile to get a good shot so we were teasing her with a flower. She shot us this look when we tried to get the flower out of her hands . . . priceless!

Coloring

Sevyn loves to color. I usually let her use markers when she is coloring because they show up better. Her form has gotten pretty good. We were hoping she would be left handed, but it looks like she may go right . . . who knows, it could all change on down the road.

Yes, that is marker all over her mouth. Occasionally she likes to suck on the end of the markers. This is a great example of me not catching her quickly enough before sucking on the ends. I figured its okay thought, the markers are washable and non-toxic! : )

In her daddy's shoes . . . and randomness!

We were playing at the Mav's offices, and Sevyn started playing with the foam heads that Jim has on his desk. We were putting them on her and she would pull them right back off. It was quite the battle, but eventually I got a couple of okay shots.

Who say's you can't wear it backwards? This character is the much loved Phinatic from Phillie.

She is learning the word Yellow, so she kept pointing and trying to say it. This is Rocky from Denver.

I think Champ needs a foam head! Don't you?

On our way out the door, we saw the 7 foot tall Dirk bobble head. It was a perfect photo op moment.

The base is signed, no I didn't let her stand on the signature. What's crazy is someone is going to win this thing. Can you see it now, "honey I am home. Can you help me unload the car?" HA!!! Where would someone put this thing, and whose wife would allow it!

Jim had Monday off so we went to a play event called Leapin' Lizards. It was quite a bit of fun. Lots of inflatables and a big play area to crawl through tunnels and things. I had to go on all the slides and things with her so I was exhausted when it was done.

As much as we love our daughter, she is not fragile so we don't treat like she is fragile. In this video you will see Sevyn going down a big slide. Seriously, the looks we got for letting her do this. She's 1-years-old people . . . and she LOVED it!!

All Star Jam Session

This week is the All Star Game and yes it is hosted in the "Big D"

Last night, we went to the All Star Jam Session which was AWESOME!!!

Champ entertained for about 2 hours. We caught the last hour or so, and Sevyn was able to get in on the entertainment. However, she didn't take an afternoon nap so she was tired and had very little personality on court. This isn't her typical "stage" behavior . . . she LOVES playing with daddy in costume.

There was a really fun kids play area that Sevyn enjoyed. After Jim was done working we were able to play with him some. It was a really fun time!!!

But towards the end of the evening Sevyn just had to give it up and she just layed down right in the middle of it all. It was really funny! It was like she was saying, "Y'all just go on ahead, I will be right here when you come back."

On our way out we stopped by the life sized Bobble Head doll. We took one of those "I was Here" Pics much like we did on our D.C. trip with the lighthouses and statues.

Then we stopped at the NBA Store where we were surprised at how much Champ merchandise there was. There were two shirts with his picture on them, an embroidered kids hat, and a basketball. Yes we bought the basketball and hat, friends of ours had already purchased one of the shirts, and I bet we buy the other before the All Star game is over. How often do you get merchandise with your dad's character on it!!! Not too often!!! I think Jim felt pretty honored to be represented.

It's Snowing!!!

We had a lot of fun playing out in the snow today!!!

It's beautiful.

Happy 1st Birthday Sevyn!!

Sevyn's 1st Birthday was on 1/13/10 and it was a great day, and a great weekend celebrating.

That morning I got up and made her a birthday girls breakfast, scrambled eggs and cinnamon toast. She had never had scrambled eggs before, mostly because I don't like breakfast so I don't cook breakfast. She enjoyed them quite a bit, but then when I put the cinnamon toast down, she quickly pushed the eggs overboard!! (I don't blame her, Cinnamon Toast is SO much better than Eggs!)

We then went to Grandma's to play for a bit while I worked. Sevyn found an old-timey purse and loved putting it around her neck and walking around. She walked around with it for over an hour, and would cry when you took it away! Too Cute!!

Later Jim and I took turns taking pics with our little girl. Wow she has grown up so much in a year's time.

At 8:07pm I took a picture of her. I had to do it through the video monitor because I would have woken her up otherwise, and that is something I am just NOT willing to do!

On the 14th, Sevyn had to go to the doctor for her 1 year check-up. She was all over the place. The doctor laughed when he came in because I had given Sevyn a baby wipe and she was cleaning the chairs. He thought it was funny . . . and quite good a it too!

Anyways, her stats are now . . .

Weight 18.0 lbs (10th percentile)

Height 28.25 Inches (25 percentile)

Head Circumference 17.5 Inches 50th percentile)

Everything changed drastically except for her head circumference. She was in the 75th percentile all the way til now in height and weight and now has dropped. We are guessing she is in between growth spurts. When they check the measurements again at 15 months, if she stays low on the charts then they will start testing her to see if something is wrong. I suspect she is just fine. She finished off a 1/3 of Jim's chicken fried steak at dinner that same night!

On Sunday afternoon, we had a FUN birthday planned. We hosted a Toddler Prom at our home. It was great fun and a BEAUTIFUL day!!! I think there were about 35-40 people there, and several people that couldn't make it at the last minute.

Sevyn took a 3-hour nap on Sunday afternoon while Jim and I worked on the house to get it ready for the party. When the party started the kids played for a bit, then we ate hamburgers and hot dogs, did hand prints with paint, played some more, ate cake, opened some presents, took pictures, and finally relaxed. It was a whirlwind of an afternoon but was so much fun!!!

The kids dressed up in their princess dresses or prom gowns.

Emily, Sevyn's cousin dressed up for the party.

Our house was packed with kids!

Sevyn in her princess dress eating a hamburger! YUM!!!

Jim and Sevyn opening up presents from family. Sevyn got her own "old fashion" purse to wear around our house!

Jim read Sevyn's favorite book to the entire group. I used the quiet time as an opportunity to get group pictures!

While story time was going on I snapped a couple pics of the kids listening. In this pic is (left to right) Ashlyn, Avery, Alice, Sevyn, Krista, and Mikayla!

Here's a look from behind with parents standing around.

Ellen wanted to steal Sevyn's Prom Queen crown, but we wouldn't let her have it! Ha!!! She does look good in it though!!!

Alice looks great in the crown too! We love Miss Alice, she is Sevyn's favorite babysitter!

Sevyn's blew out her candle on her cake, after everyone sang happy birthday to her. It was pretty awesome!!

And this was part of the aftermath.

I leaned down to take a picture with her while she was eating, but as you can see she decided to get in on my face and in my hair as well!

She was nicer to her dad!

At the end Sevyn won the Prom Queen crown, and I think it fits just right! Her acceptance speech was quite moving.

Ryan Flagg taking his Prom Picture. He was a little bit of a challenge to contain with all the balloons there.

Mikayla wouldn't smile for her picture but she is still so adorable.

Rico Suave himself showed up. Actually it was Sam looking awesome!!!

Sevyn needed an after prom snack to finish out the night.

Sevyn has so many GREAT friends and family and we are so glad that most of them were able to attend. We appreciate all of you so much. Each of you has made this first year the very best it could be.