Professional pictures taken on the cruise...

Connor's First Cruise!

Here are some photos from the cruise we just went on. We were scheduled to go on a Mexican Riviera cruise, but with the Swine Flu scare, our itinerary changed to go up north to Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We had a fabulous time vacationing with Connor. We couldn't have done it without Poppy and Grammy Mitchell and Grandma Jill!

Happy Birthday Poppy!

Happy Birthday to my dad!
Thanks for all that you do for our family.
You are such a great Dad and wonderful Poppy too!
We all love you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day
to Grammy Gerri, Grandma Jill,
Great Grandma Mary, and Great Grandma Hilda!
(and all the other mothers that follow this blog!)

Happy Nine Month Birthday Connor

We love you more than anything Connor! You are an amazing gift from God!

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!!