A neighborhood walk...

Here are some pictures from a walk we took on Christmas Eve. It was fun to look at the Christmas lights and decorations and spend time with family. You can tell that Connor is "all boy" with the mud up and down his pants. He loves to be outside and explore nature.

Merry Christmas, continued...

What a handsome boy! Enjoying the sunshine on the day after Christmas in Papa and Grandma's beautiful backyard.

Below is Connor's signature pose... it's hard to find a photo that he isn't making this face and hand-gesture. What a hoot!

Opening his new keyboard... one of his favorite gifts!

Playing "Doctor" with Poppy

My sweet boy on Christmas morning

There's the pose again...

He loves his Elmo jammies and slippers

Mandy and Chad blending in with Connor's pose!

What a Merry Christmas...

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year. Connor was a bit overwhelmed by all of the presents from our wonderful families, and Santa. He was so excited to see that Santa ate the cookies Christmas morning. We can tell that he is starting to understand what Christmas is all about, as he kept saying Happy Birthday to Jesus. Here are some pictures for all of you to enjoy...

Paradise in December????

We just returned from the most wonderful vacation! Last Saturday, Michael, Connor, Poppy, Mimi, and I drove down to LA and met Mallory there. We stayed in a hotel for one night and then boarded the Mariner of the Seas with my Aunt Judy from Michigan. The trip was filled with adventure, fun, laughter, and relaxation! We had three ports that we visited: Our first stop was Cabo San Lucas where Aunt Judy, Mallory, my mom, and I parasailed and Michael, Connor, and my dad enjoyed the boat ride. We then enjoyed a good meal and some drinks at Senor Frogs. The next stop was Mazatlan where we all took a water taxi to Stone Island and had a lovely day at the beach including jumping in the waves, building sandcastles, drinking margaritas, and soaking up the sun. Our last port was Puerto Vallarta where we enjoyed the day at the Krystal Hotel, swimming in their beautiful pool and getting 90 minute massages! It was fabulous! On the ship, Connor had a blast swimming, making friends, dancing, and being ooo’d and awww’d over by all the people. Connor really enjoyed the entertainment including an ice skating show and a juggler. At the end of our long journey home yesterday, Connor said, “I want more vacation!” Michael explained that our next big vacation will be with Grandma and Papa Louis in Hawaii in September. The first thing Connor said this morning was, “Hawaii???” Big thanks to Dave and Jill for taking care of our first born, Buddy, while we were gone.

It's Christmas Time!

We're enjoing getting ready for Christmas and here are a few photos we've taken while gearing up for the holiday season.

Michael and Connor looking at the lights on our home.

Connor proudly standing in front of our home.
Mommy and Connor setting up the Nativity Scene and talking about the Christmas Story. (Thank you to Liz Garamendi for our beautiful Nativity set)

Connor petting the sheep.

Just after this picture, Connor picked up baby Jesus and yelled, "Naked Baby!"

Connor has spent a lot of time looking at all the ornaments and I've really enjoyed getting to tell him the stories behind each ornament.

The Many Faces of Connor!