Pedialyte and Pooh

This past week Connor was down and out with a bit of a fever for a couple of days.  His appetite was in and out, as was his interest in fluids.  Concerned he might be headed towards dehydration I remembered we have a stash of pedialyte freezies and wondered if I could interest him in one of them...

And then my heart melted.  Even when he's sick he is sharing with others. Sweetheart.

Connor's 10 Latest

1. The first thing you say when I see you every morning is, "I awake!"
2. If bananas and cheese were the only foods you ever ate you'd be perfectly happy.
3. Everyday when we get you dressed you can't wait to turn around and sit in my lap so we can put on your pants and socks.
4. Your favorite phrase today when you talked to Grandma was, "You ok?" (Your concern was so sweet.)
5. You see school buses, trucks, and any other interesting vehicles from your limited view in the backseat long before I do.
6. Pooh bear, Piglet, Kitty and blankie all have to be in your arms every night before you'll settle in to bed.
7. And we have to pray.  And the music box has to be wound. (I adore you, crazy boy.)
8. Caitlin is your inspiration for whatever the next thing is that you'll do.  Enjoy getting away with being such a copycat while you can...
9. You insist to "use" a spoon when you eat, but you always end up just holding it in one hand while you use the other to eat.  You also seem to like resting that messy eating hand on your head during mealtime more often than I would like. (Although tonight it was a plate as a hat that left a good blob of ketchup behind.)
10. You've started to say, "poopie!" but it's hard to know what you mean by it.  Usually it's been pre-poop, so we've had some marathon potty-sitting sessions with candy bribes, but so far unsuccessful in producing anything of substance.  Trying to encourage your interest though!

So Proud of Himself

Connor finally has the strength to stand up by himself against something for extended periods now and is SO proud of himself in the process!  It is so easy to get him to smile.  Here he is "looking out the window" (although it's more of looking at the windowsill...not quite that tall yet!)  He is ten months old now, hard to believe...

Teethers are A-Comin'

I spy with my little eye...

...two front teeth underneath those gums!  It won't be long now!

Punkins and Leafs

Connor was pretty cooperative during this "photo session" today...what a cute age he is!  Almost 9 months...can't hardly believe it!

He's a Blondie...

My dark haired, fauxhawked little boy has been replaced with a rather dapper, thick haired, little blonde one. The haircut today seemed to have gotten rid of the last bit of brown that had been hanging on at the ends-! I still can't help but see his darker hair when I look at him though, the blond makes him look so different!

Now, does anyone have an idea how such a dark haired, dark eyed person like me (and my whole family, btw) ends up with two super blond, blue eyed babies? It's just weird!

Giggles, Squeals and Squawks

During our trip to MT last month!

Oh Boy

I just can't get enough of this boy! He is such a delight to our family with his easy smiles and laid back ways. He is thrilled when we show excitement to whatever his newest trick happens to be (most recently this is sitting up and the appearance of his first tooth!) and loves to snuggle in and cuddle with anyonw when he's tired. Thank you God for this little boy!

Love Abroad

Connor and his Canadian girlfriend!

Don't worry, they had a chaperone around at all times, and he only tried to eat her face twice. (ok maybe three times, but who's counting?)