Conor's first haircut

Checking out the cool ride Sitting so nicely


Mohawk style mid-haircut High five with Mr. Eric

As Conor's first birthday approached, we realized it was time he have an official haircut. I had tried to cut it a couple times at home, but could never get him to sit still long enough to get a decent haircut (ok, one time I really butchered the sides, but in my defense, he moved!)... Anyway, we found Mr. Eric's hair salon for kids and he did a great job!! He was very patient with Conor and knew just how to get the job done efficiently and well. Conor got to sit in a fancy car, held a comb in each hand, watched baby einstein videos and hardly squirmed at all. We even got to keep a little sachet of baby hair for the baby book. I will miss the soft baby hair, but doesn't he look so handsome?

First Camping Adventure

The week after Daddy's birthday, Mommy and Daddy took me camping for the first time to a small KOA campground less than an hour from home...just to try it out. I did great!!! I had lots of fun playing in the grass, on the playground, and even in the pool. I wanted to play "bag-o" with mom and dad, but they kept trying to tell me the beanbags were supposed to go in the hole and I was in the way or something. I am getting very good at walking and would prefer not to sit still for too long. And though I'm normally pretty good about sleeping through the night, there was something about the sun coming up and shining in the tent that made me want to start my day extra early.

Daddy's Birthday Trip to the Zoo

Ok, so since the last two months have been very busy, now it's catch-up time for the website. I think I must start back in July when we went to Brookfield Zoo to celebrate Daddy's birthday. We saw lots of animals and even though it rained in the morning, we had a great day. I was so tired I fell asleep before we got to Daddy's favorite animal--the lion. He (the lion, not daddy) was sleeping too, so I guess it was naptime for everybody at the zoo. I liked the fish and the giraffes a lot, but mostly just spending the day doing something fun with the family.
Here is how I measure up to a baby elephant.

Not sure what's going on here...trying to imitate an elephant?

Here we are at the giraffe house.
Me and mommy otter!

Outing at the mall

We went to the mall one day to kill some time and decided to call up my friend Madelyn to come play since she lives nearby. We played there for more than an hour before our parents finally made us leave. We were not deterred by the big kids running us over nor the steep climbs or slippery slides. We even had a friendly kiss! I'm sure we'll be back there again soon!

Happy 4th of July!!

It was a very busy Independence Day weekend. We traveled to Minnesota to visit Grandma and Grandpa...and we got to see Leah and Andy and Laura a whole bunch too! Daddy and I went ahead so Daddy could pick out the new minivan I get to ride in now!! I have so much more room to spread out in back and the ride is so comfortable. My parents argue over who gets to drive it. Mommy came up later on a bus since she had to work.

On July 4th, we had an outdoor barbecue at Grandma's house with yard games and great food. Grandma even put up a swimming pool for me and my second cousin Katelyn. We got to see Alexa and were so happy to see that she is feeling better!!

We watched the fireworks from a hill in town to avoid the traffic, then came home to an encore with the neighbors in Grandma and Grandpa's cul-de-sac. I liked to watch the faraway ones, but the noise of the "screamers" up close put me over the edge since I was so tired, and I didn't want to see anymore!

Then I hung out with Grandma while everyone else went golfing the next day! That night we went to Ang and Heath's house to have some of Heath's excellent cooking and play more yard games with them, Missy, and Roger and Judy. It was great fun. Of course, I stayed up the whole time!!!

On Sunday, we went to the lake on Leah and Andy's boat. The wind and noise and speed scared me at first, but only for a second. After that, I loved it. I even got into the water. It felt cold at first, but then the rocking waves almost lulled me to sleep. A few runs around the lake while Aunt Laura was tubing and I was down for the count. Thanks for the fun outing Leah and Andy!!

Some of Conor's favorite things!

Conor loves to read!!!

And he loves to be outside!

home alone

Conor and Daddy are in Minnesota right now to get a head start on the July 4th holiday weekend while I work a couple more days and hold the fort down around here. I will be heading up there later on, but in the meantime, I am trying to keep myself busy. I am trying to remind myself to enjoy these rare moments of peace and quiet, of eating what I want when I want, and of the fact that when I clean a room and leave it...it actually stays that way. I must admit, I really do miss my boys, but hey...gotta look on the bright side right??