We had a wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday. Below is a picture of the family (missing Dad who is in Guam and Mallory in LA) celebrating with a birthday lunch. Thank you to all of you who sent such nice cards. I love you all! Thank you Michael and Connor for making my birthday special.

Michael's Birthday Weekend

We had a fabulous weekend celebrating Michael's Birthday! Dave and Jill came up and watched Connor Friday night so Michael and I could go out to dinner. Saturday, we went out for breakfast and spent the day at the zoo. Then we all met my mom, sister and family friends Bonnie and Gary, for a birthday dinner of sushi. Here are some pictures of the big day:

Below is a picture of Connor painting for the first time. The finished project is posted above.

Happy Birthday to My Dad!

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

You are the best daddy in the world. I know God blessed me with you as my dad. Thank you for always holding me, reading to me, pushing me on the swings, playing with me, and making me laugh. You really are the best Dad. I look forward to playing catch with you soon. Thank you also for being such a great husband to Mommy. You make her so happy.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Love, Connor

Easter Celebration!

We had a wonderful Easter Celebration with our families. We are so blessed and Connor is clearly well-loved! He is such an amazing little boy!

Connor swinging with Auntie Mandy and Uncle Chad.

Happy 1st Easter Baby!

Connor relaxing with Grandma Gerri!

My precious blue-eyed baby boy... after a big kiss from his auntie.

Auntie Mallory loving on Connor.

My grumpy sunflower...

Connor and Poppy are ready for a golf tournament!

Our happy family.

Grandma and Grandpa Louis love Connor!

This picture says it all... Connor does have an AWESOME daddy!

Connor with Poppy and Grammy celebrating Grammy's b'day!
Connor visited Grammy at her school to wish her a Happy Birthday!

Auntie Mandy spoils Connor with presents... one including this darling hat!

Happy Birthday Grammy Gerri!

Happy Birthday Grammy Gerri!
I love you!
Thank you for being such a great Grammy!
Love, Connor

8 Months Old

I had to re-shoot Connor's 8 month old pictures. We tried in Tahoe, but he wasn't in the mood to pose. He was more in the mood to eat the sign!! So we tried again today and I have to say... he is such a doll! Enjoy!

Weekend Getaway in Lake Tahoe

We celebrated Connor's 8 month birthday in Tahoe this past weekend. Grandpa and Grandma Louis came with us and we had a fabulous time relaxing and getting away. It's hard to believe that Connor is already 8 months. I think I say that each month... but it's true. He is growing up so fast. He's hit quite a few different milestones in the last few days... He's started to "army crawl" where he slithers using his arms to pull him forward, he's figured out how to pull himself up to a standing position when pulling on his crib rails, he's figured out how to drink from a sippy cup, AND.... he's getting his first tooth! Each day is another exciting day in the life of Connor Michael. He is an absolute joy to have as a son. We are so blessed!! Enjoy the pictures!

Here is Connor enjoying some cantelope at the restaurant overlooking the gorgeous lake.

Happy boy snuggling with Daddy in the morning!
Not in the mood for a nap... oh well!

Connor loved rolling around in the big bed at the hotel!

Here is a picture of Connor in an outfit that was Michael's when he was a baby. How darling!!

Another fabulous weekend...

Connor still loves the swings! We're looking forward to spending many days at the park this spring!

Connor dressed in his warm bear-suit for a trip out to the store on a cold evening.
Auntie Mallory visited this week and took Connor to the swings. He sure adores his auntie!

Our cutie pie!

I have a hard time getting him to keep his baseball cap on his head... but he willingly put the blue bowl on his head! Such a funny kid!

Michael, Connor, and I went down to Modesto to celebrate our friend Chase's 1st birthday. We had a blast!

Adorable Connor sitting on Daddy's shoulders.

Some photos of our Love...

Our bright-eyed boy is becoming an explorer. He's very interested in exploring (and tasting) everything he can get his hands on.

He also loves spending time looking at his reflection in the mirror. It's hilarious to watch him make faces at himself!
Such a happy kid!

Our dearest friends, Liz and Greg, came to visit and spend some time with Connor.

Liz and Connor... Liz, CONGRATS on passing your first boards! We are so proud of you!

Happy St. Patty's Day from our little Leprechaun!

Afternoon at the park...

A Gorgeous Day to Play Outside!

What a wonderful Monday! Connor, Buddy, and I spent the early afternoon at the park today. It was such a beautiful day and we really enjoyed getting some fresh air. This was Connor's first time on the swings and he LOVED them! He smiled and giggled the whole time. Buddy was very patient, waiting beside us. I'm so lucky to get to work part-time so I get these unforgettable, priceless moments with my son! We can't wait to take Daddy to the park to show him how Connor likes to swing!