...the most wonderful time of the year

It's amazing how one little fellow can remind you why it's called "the most wonderful time of the year". As you can see from the pictures above Creighton is one happy little baby.

December started as a winter wonderland as we woke up to several inches of snow on 1st and started getting ready for Creighton's first Christmas. Rhiannon and Travis came by and helped us get our Christmas tree and decorate before Great Grandma's arrival.



Rhiannon also borrowed some lighting equipment and took this amazing picture of us with Great Grandma Bette, Grammy and Grandpa G after Creighton's baptism. Thanks again to Grandpa and Grammy for for bringing Grandma Bette all the way from Florida to meet Creighton. The visit was way too short but a great way to start off the month.

Mandie got to open a Christmas present early (new cross country skis) as we went up to Garden Valley to see our friends Dave and Kim. This was the maiden voyage of the "ski chariot" and with a little help from Bailey Creighton got to enjoy his first ski trip. A few days later we celebrated our 5th anniversary, can you believe it. But on to the day we were all waiting for...




...Creighton's first Christmas. Alright so it was actually several days as his extended family made sure that he would have plenty to open. December 23rd, a Christmas miracle, after twelve weeks of using crutches Tim was finally able to walk. Perfect timing for the celebrations that were to come. So on Christmas Eve we first went to Aunt Penny's for dinner and a gift exchange and to our surprise cousins Payton and Landon were there visiting from Colorado. As always Penny out did herself and we all left with full bellies and some Christmas cheer as we headed to the Touchette family Christmas party. As if we weren't full enough, Rhiannon put out one jolly spread and a cooler of cheer as we got ready for Old St. Nick to arrive.



And he did. Creighton slept in a bit from the festivities but when he awoke he dove right into it. He is a natural gift opener, and was amazed by how good he must have been this year. He was thrilled with every gift he opened. Thank you to all who made his first Christmas wonderful. We love you so much.

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Baptism

We finally found a church that we all like and Creighton was Baptized on December 8th at St. Mary's here in Boise.



The Deacon knew right away that Creighton was ready since he was trying to dive into the Baptismal bath before we even got started. Creighton enjoyed every single minute. He entertained us all throughout the ceremony. The Deacon exclaimed that the Lord was truly with our child. Our little guy never ceases to amaze us.

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We would like to give thanks to all those who have supported Creighton and his Baptism. Rhiannon and Travis for all the love and support and being his Godparents, Auntie Penny for the wonderful brunch, Grammy and Grandpa G for going to Florida and bringing Great Grandma Bette out to Idaho to be a part of this special day, and to all of those who could not be here thanks again for your gifts and prayers.