toys, toys everywhere...

i had just about gotten ready to sell our Bumbo seat when i made one last (desperate) attempt so that i could make a bottle (or maybe it was go to the bathroom) in peace.  so i plopped him down in his chair, put his toy chest next to him and surrounded him with plenty of books and toys to occupy him for a few minutes - and this is what i came back to!  This was a few weeks ago and he is now not as interested in it, but for a few weeks i really felt like i got my money's worth!

baby in the buff

so, i've realized that i definitely don't update my blog enough - something i KNOW, but don't always have the energy to take affirmative action.  well, this morning, while connor is asleep and i'm in the house  practically alone (brother is asleep in his room as he is out of school today), i'm going to pre-do a few posts and then publish one for the next few days!

I think little chunky naked babies are so cute, so one night I undressed Connor and let him play naked for a few minutes.  I think he may have had a diaper rash or some other ailment that warranted this, but i can't remember.  Anyway, he just reminded me of an old man with his grey & white socks!

Walden Farms

i read on Alison's blog about Walden Farms in Smyrna, so on Saturday, mom and i met jeff, amanda and owen and made the trip to smyrna to see some pumpkins (and take a lot of pictures).  Best of all - its free!!!  

connor was definitely a trooper considering that going to the pumpkin patch meant little to no morning nap.  that is why he isn't smiling in many of the pictures!  and owen did great even though he's been fighting a nasty nasty ear infection!  we had a blast and hope to go again next year when the are both walking and can enjoy more of the activities.  

Connor's custom pumpkin shirt

Our sweet matching boys!  

Owen still needs some help sitting up, but will be taking lessons from Connor soon

Old Man Face

Looking at the animals

He loved playing with the pumpkins.  Even tried to eat a few!

Connor and Mimi

One of the highlights of the day - John Deere 

(this makes me wonder if he is my child)

They loved sitting in this chair together

Me, Connor, Owen & Amanda

They quickly fell asleep as soon as the pictures were over. 

Spring Vegetables with Rice, OH MY!

By no means do i take pictures of every food Connor eats (although it may seem like it) but this was just too good to pass up.  I came home to my mom feeding him a new vegetable mix.  Mom said he was making faces, but i didn't believe her until i started snapping a few pictures.  

He was practically gagging on the vegetables - needless to say, we won't be buying these again.

Rebekah & Connor

the great escape

Although i have always loved Connor's Bumbo chair, he on the other hand hasn't enjoyed it as much as i had hoped.  I liked it because i could sit him on the floor to play in it and he couldn't get out.  therefore, i could go make a bottle or cereal or move clothes or whatever i needed to do for a few minutes.  

Well, little did i know, the Bumbo chair is escapable...

And there is was, OUT of the seat.   Anyone need a teal bumbo, because i believe we have outgrown ours!  

Enjoy the weather!

Rebekah & Connor

what's goin' on

We've been having LOTS AND LOTS of fun lately!  Connor has been exposed to other children while going to the babysitter 3-4 days a week & I am trying to survive my junior (sophomore) year!  Incidentally, school has not been the fun part, but Connor is fun!  I absolutely love to watch him grown & learn & become mischievous!  At work they tell me that i should get used to it...that, i'm not looking forward to!  :)

Connor is now standing up to everything!  he's even trying to stand up in his bathtub, which is becoming slightly problematic!!  He's cut 2 teeth (bottom two) but, i've only taken a picture of one (i'm a slacker).   Connor has experienced his first and second high school football game.  we haven't made it to an MTSU game yet, but i'm sure we will...eventually.  Connor is also broadening his food horizons - along with stage 2 baby food, he's loving Cheerio's, Gerber Puffs, & pancakes!!!!

Tooth #1

This is just funny - if you can't see it very well, view the 7 months album to the right!

KIDDIE POOL!  

he loves it!  i'm hoping for a few more warm warm days

yes, he stands up in here too

Football Fun!

First pancake!  He was definitely a fan.

Turkey baby food.  it was gross.

long-overdue photos (happy birthday to the uncle)

My brother's birthday was on Aug. 17th.  and while i did blog on his birthday, i somehow forgot to wish him happy birthday!  well, here are all those fun fun pictures from the day!  my brother is pretty cool & definitely loves Connor.  i can (usually) count on him to watch Connor during a nap so i can make a run to the grocery.  and while he's only changed one diaper (i've got a picture of that too) i'm sure he'll change more (eventually :)

Family photo at the Chop House

Hanging out with the Uncle

Ticklish

Playing with money...probably not a good thing

Connor admiring what he got his Uncle - a tie clip!

Connor was the official tissue paper keeper.

Hanging out with the boys: Blake, Uncle Tyler & Will

This picture has nothing to do with Tyler's birthday, but we sure do love our Aunt Morgan and all she does for us, so we thought we would include this!!!

umm...yes, connor is chewing on a cell phone...

he needs a toy one, but i have a feeling the real thing will still be more appealing