Summer Fun!

Hi Blog Followers (i.e. Jill, Mallory, and Mom/Dad!), Sorry we haven't posted in awhile... we've just been having too much! Here are some pictures from our most recent summer adventures:

Boating with the family... don't I look cool?!

Poppy let me drive the boat... watch out world!
Hanging out with Daddy in Old Sacramento.

Painting my first work of art at Color Me Mine with Auntie Mallory!

Connor's Birthday Bash!

Visit with the Beautiful Bollengier Family

This past weekend, we got to meet the newest member of the Bollengier (and Mitchell) Family... Baylee!!! She is so precious, very smart, and absolutely gorgeous. Connor seemed to really like Baylee and he's looking forward to asking her to senior prom in a few years! We look forward to many playdates with Baylee and Connor and hope that they grow up to be great friends!

Second Week of Swim Lesson

Today, Michael surprised us and came to Connor's swim lessons. He had to run route today, but took a break to come see Connor at swim lessons and wish him a Happy Birthday. Connor's class sang Happy Birthday to him which he really enjoyed! Here are some pictures of the day...

Happy 1st Brithday Connor!

Happy Birthday Connor Michael Louis!

What a wonderful day!

It's been a wonderful year and we have had such a fabulous time getting to know you and welcoming you to our family. You are the perfect mixture of your dad and me. You have brightened all of our lives with your bright blue eyes and your killer smile. The only word that really describes your personality is MAGICAL. You are adventurous, outgoing, very social, independent, loving, affectionate, and talkative. You love to figure out how toys work, empty cupboards, climb stairs, take outlet covers out, splash in water, and explore outside. Just as much though, you love to be read to and you often pick out books by yourself to look at the pictures. You love to go for long walks outside and still love the swings at the park. You love swimming lessons and are usually one of the first children in the pool, even when it's too cold for Mommy. You seem to enjoy music, especially when Daddy sings the words to you. You like to dance and wiggle to certain tunes. You like to clap your hands and you love to wave (even to strangers at the store). You're learning new signs everyday. You already have mastered the signs for more, up, all done, telephone, and bye-bye. You often say "mama," "dada," "buh bye" (Bye-Bye) and "buh" (Buddy). You have become a very strong walker and have started to try to climb up and over things. Your favorite foods right now are carrots, bananas, oatmeal, applesauce, yogurt, pears, watermelon, sweet potatoes, peaches, nectarines, crackers, Cheerios, Kix, bread (any kind), and guacamole (not plain avocados). Your favorite books are "Cutie Pie," "Snuggle Puppy," and "Barnyard Dance." You enjoy playing Patty-Cake, Peek A Boo, and The Wheels on the Bus. You've become a good sleeper (what a change from 6 months ago!). You go to bed at 7:30pm and wake up around 6am and you take two naps a day. You seem to enjoy when you're home with Mommy, but you get very excited when you see your friends at daycare. You often walk right to them and give them hugs. They seem to adore you too... often saying "I love you Connor" when you wave bye-bye to them. Your daddy and I are very proud of you Connor. You grow and discover new things everyday. You have made our lives complete and you've helped to make us a family. We love you more than words can express! We are so excited to continue to watch you grow and learn new things.

Happy 1st Birthday Son!

Welcome Home Mallory!

Connor is very happy to have Auntie Mallory home! After Mallory being in England for over a month, Connor walked as quickly as he could to greet Mallory at the door. He was so excited to see her! He enjoyed playing with her, looking at her pictures from her travels and showing off his new walking skills! We love you Mal!

Connor playing "baseball" for the first time. He's going to be a champ!

After Mommy and Me swim lessons... he had such a great time!
Waking up from a 2 hour nap! He was exhausted from all the fun swimming!

Swimming with Auntie Mandy at her pool.

Playing with Auntie Mandy in the water. So much fun!

Connor's 1st Haircut!

Michael and I took Connor for his first haircut today. We videotaped part of it, but it's too long to post on the blog, so I'll describe it for you. Connor got to sit in a cool yellow car and had a personal television playing an Elmo video. One beautician blew bubbles and tried to entertain Connor while the other tried to cut his hair. Of course, Michael and I were there smiliing at him and taking pictures... with all the attention, one would think Connor would enjoy the haircut... not so much! Connor screamed the whole time! Oh well! His hair looks nice, he survived, and we have lots of pictures to document another first... oh yeah, and we have a little sample of his precious baby locks. The pictures are in reversed order... sorry!

Final Picture... Connor was very upset, but doesn't his new do look adorable?

Daddy was there for moral support... who knew a haricut could be so traumatic?
And then he saw the scissors....

Happy boy... before the haircut began.

Playdate with Beautiful Lilianna

We went to visit my friend Kirsten and her gorgeous daughter, Lilianna, who is 5 months old. Kirsten and I had a lovely time catching up, and Connor seemed to really enjoy being around Lilianna. We're so blessed to have such great friends!

Bath Time!

Here is a video of Connor showing off how he can brush his hair all by himself. I think we're entering the stage of him being able to do everything on his own... this should be fun!

Here is a video of Connor showing his new skill of shaking his head. Daddy is such a comedian too!

Just for fun...

This is the way Connor woke up from his nap... bad hair day I guess!

Just having some fun... Connor greeted Daddy after work with these glasses on.

Connor's 1st Boating Trip on Folsom Lake

We took Connor boating yesterday afternoon on Folsom Lake. We had a blast cooling down in the water on such a hot day. Connor seemed to have fun and was very relaxed while floating in the lake. He had a lifevest on and his floaty and one of us was holding on to him at all times so I think he felt very secure. He even dozed off a few times while bobbing in the water. On our way into the launch area, Connor took a nap on Auntie Mandy. It was a very enjoyable day. Thanks Mom and Dad for bringing up the boat and planning such fun outing! Mal- we missed you!