Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas celebrating Connor's First Christmas. He was of course showered with gifts from Santa, grandparents, aunts, and family friends! It sure is wonderful having a baby to share the holidays with. We took over 500 pictures over Christmas, so here are just a few of our favorites! (I'll post pictures from my sister's wedding soon!)

Music To Our Ears!

Michael has a special way of making Connor laugh. This video really shows Connor laughing out loud. There is nothing better than hearing a baby's laughter and Connor's laugh is extra special! We are so blessed! We hope your holiday season is filled with as much laughter as our's!

Here is a new activity center we introduced to Connor today. Our friend Ronda gave us this after her daughter used it. Connor quickly figured out how to turn and play with all the different activities. He last about 10 minutes in it... long enough for Michael and I to sit down for dinner together! :-)

There is something special about a father and son. Connor and Michael have such a wonderful relationship. Seeing Michael with Connor makes me fall in love with him all over again. I certainly lucked out with getting to be Michael's wife!

Busy Month!

We have had such a busy month already and the fun is just beginning! Our good friend, Nate came to visit and see Connor for the first time. We had two bridal showers for my sister and one for my best friend. Next week we're going to Liz's wedding and the following weekend we're heading to Tahoe for my sister's wedding. So much fun stuff! Oh yeah... Christmas too! In between all these wonderful events, I'm trying to enjoy every minute of my last month home with Connor. I know I am going to miss this so much. He is such an amazing little guy and Michael and I feel so blessed each day. Love to all!

Introducing Rice Cereal

Tonight we tried rice cereal for the first time. The doctor felt like Connor was ready to begin solid foods and we're all hopeful that introducing solids might help with Connor's reflux (and his sleeping at night!). It was exciting to introduce something new to Connor and he took to it quite well... taking charge to hold the spoon himself. We videotaped it, but the file is too large to post on our blog. We hope everyone is doing well! Love to all!

Happy 4 Months Connor!

Happy 4 Month Birthday Connor Michael!

We love you so much and you bring so much joy to our lives!

Love, Mom and Dad

So much to be Thankful for!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year! We spent Connor's first Thanksgiving with all of our family. We spent time with all of Michael's family and my family. We had my Aunt Judy visiting from Michigan and our cousins who are from England. We had such a wonderful time and of course, Connor was given so much love and attention! We were reminded this holiday of how much we have to be grateful for... at the top of our thankful list is our healthy, happy baby boy!

Connor in his new hat from Old Navy. It's so warm and cozy for our early morning walks!

We have a tradition with our Sacramento friends to have Thanksgiving dinner together each year. The next two pictures are from our celebration this past weekend. The food was so good!

Like father like son... I think they look like twins!

Check Out Our CUTIE!! (3 Month Pictures)

Sorry it's been awhile....

Here's Michael giving Connor a pep talk before bedtime, encouraging him to sleep through the night! Yes, we're still getting up 5-6 times each night! I think Connor just likes to hang out with us.

Auntie Mandy knows how to make Connor smile!
Here's Connor ready for his walk... this was the first time he sat in his stroller without the infant seat. Such a big boy!

Happy boy, ready for his morning walk to Starbucks.

3 Month Old Video

Our Baby is 3 Months Old!!

Happy 3 Month Birthday Connor!
We love you so much!
You bring so much joy and happiness to so many lives.

Connor got a few gifts this weekend from his Grandma Mitchell. He's already having so much fun with them!
Three months old and already loves the tv! Too bad Mom and Dad won't let him watch it!!

Weekend Photos

After celebrating Halloween, we stayed at Grandma and Grandpa Louis's Home and had many visitors! We celebrated Grandma Mary's 85th Birthday and spent time with all the family! Here are some photos from the weekend!

Baby's First Halloween

We spent Halloween at Grandpa and Grandma Mitchell's home. They made delicious chili and the house was the best decorated on the block. Connor had fun helping answer the door to all the trick or treaters!