happenings as of late

wow!  i realize that every time i log on to post, i write about how i keep forgetting to post or i'm just so busy!  but, REALLY i am!  regardless, i should really do better, because i'm beginning to learn that people actually read this :)

well,  i haven't uploaded the most recent pictures yet - like the ones of Connor rolling over!! Yes, he did!  today!  he was lying on his back and would roll onto his side and finally flipped over.  although, upon rolling over, his face was buried in the blanket and he cried but mom and i were excited!  (may i say, this was not a quick process...this lying-flipping-rolling sequence took about 15 minutes)

anyway, here are some pictures from Mother's Day...

At Mimi's Cafe at the Avenue Murfreesboro

The Whole Family

Poor Connor fell asleep after lunch - but woke up ready to play in his papasan chair!

This is probably one of my favorite things

I found this romper at Cracker Barrel 

and hinted that i wanted it for Connor all through April and May!

Well, he got it!  and i couldn't help but take some pictures

And last but not least - 

Now, i realize that the American Association of Pediatrics (or whomever) recommends that children not watch TV, but Connor always seems to find it...regardless of our discouragements

Sorry this post was so long, but there were a lot of really important people with me on my very first Mother's Day.  It was an awesome day that i got to spend with my family and a day i devoted to loving on my baby boy!  So often, we get busy with life that we don't get enough time just to hang out with no worries.  Sure, we see each other as 5 am when i feed him, but thats not a happy time - this is a sleepy time.  So, it was so fun just to spoil him for a day with all the love, hugs and kisses!

God Bless!

parties! (and some great jazz music)

This has been a busy weekend/week in the Minor house!  Saturday, my best friend's sister Andrea graduated from MTSU, we worked Jazz Fest and Monday, my brother insisted we celebrate Cinco de Mayo at La Siesta.  Here's how much fun we had!

Connor and the graduate!

The next two pretty much sum up our friendship :)

JazzFest 08

his busy busy day wore this little boy out!  he fell asleep within 2 minutes of being in the car

Cinco de Mayo

well, we're off for our 3 month portraits!  Have a grrreat humpday!

Love, 

us

Nashville Adventure to see Aunt Sarah!

Sorry i haven't posted lately!  Yesterday, Connor and I made the treck to Nashville (Belmont/West End) to visit Sarah and all of her friends at Belmont!  We had so much fun (minus getting lost on the way home...but that's another story) & Connor got to wear his new outfit!

Before leaving (no crying here!)

He slept the whole way there...and wasnt really sure 

why i was taking pictures when he woke up

Connor & Sarah

maybe i'll come up with a creative title later...

Here are just a few pictures that we've taken recently.  I'm trying to keep my camera with me to capture random moments...but its not really working.  lol 

I love this airplane sleeper, but it accidentally got organized into the 6 month clothing...so, to capture the moment, i took a few pictures!  (i guess over organizing is possible)

This week, Connor spent a few days with his Nunna (my grandmother) so i could observe at Siegel High School for one of my classes.  His favorite thing to do was watch lay on his palette and watch CMT.  lol

Recently, Connor has found his hand...which is great...but he ONLY wants his hand.  And while i'm not strictly against sucking thumbs or fingers, i don't really plan on advocating it.  But, it makes for cute pictures!

Tonight, i went through my mom's cedar chest looking for some clothes for Connor with family value...i didn't find much.  But, i did find this cute little beret which belonged to my Uncle Rue

This is just funny.  I wore this hat when i was 8 days old and had my picture taken with Santa Claus.  I didn't believe it would fit Connor, so we tried it on!  

"Mom, could you help me, please?"

2 nights ago, i heard Connor grunting and making funny noises...which really isn't that odd, but when i swaddled him 30 minutes earlier, he was not grunting...

i went into his room, and this is what i found

This is his, "hey mom!  could you help me please?  thanks!" look

I think he was over the pictures at this point...

Then, today, i put him in the bassinet this afternoon (on his side) and i walk into the room to find him on his belly!!

This is a great big thank you to Mistie Olsen for letting us borrow this GREAT swing!  This one is upstairs and he LOVES it!  the mobile has a globe that lights up!!  

(if you know my upstairs, you know that it is tiny i don't even know how i fit a swing up here)

That's all for today, just thought i'd share our funny moments for the last few days!

I've been meaning to post these...

Before the appointment

Even though he had to be woken up, he was all smiles for Dr. Jerry and Nurse Keisha

Incidentally, i didn't get any pictures of Connor getting his shots, but here is sleeping, which he did for the next 2 days!  

On Saturday our friend Sally had a baby shower and Connor got all dressed up in his BabyGap onesie from Aunt Sarah and his brand new Target jeans (plus his Robeez)

Isn't he just adorable?

Well, there you go, that's what we've been up to!  Connor is all better from his shots and i'm working on finishing up this semester!  I can't wait for school to be over.  I'm totally over this whole homework thing and its so hard to try and get everything done when all i want to do is play with Connor!  I feel terrible when i have to put him in his swing just so i can get something done.  Granted, he LOVES his swing, but it still makes me sad : (

First Shots

Today was Connor's 2 month well-baby check up.  Everything is absolutely normal, which is always good to hear!  

The stats:

Length: 23 in. (50%)

Weight: 12lb. 3 oz (50%)

Head circumference: 10%

I guess he has a small head, which surprised me because his head doesn't look small...and when he was born, my doctor didn't think it was small either (...actually, my dr. wasn't so sure i was going to be able to push him out!)

After all the "fun stuff" (meaning that he didn't cry at all...he actually talked through most of the exam), then came the crying.  Did i say crying, i mean wailing.  He had to get 3 shots in his legs, which was terribly painful on his part and sad on mine, because there was nothing i could do to ease his pain....i had done all i could at home (Tylenol).  but, as my friend jamie pointed out, i'd much rather listen to him scream now when he's healthy than when he's in the hospital.  

Hope you're having a great, albeit rainy, day.

I'll post pictures soon

Rebekah M