Life in Texas

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Connors First Haircut

Connor got his first haircut last Thursday. It was getting so long in the back I decided to have it done before his party on Saturday. Judy and Joel were in town for his birthday so they came with us. He did really good. He wasn't too sure about it at first but they put on a Micky Mouse cartoon and he was good to go. I can't believe how grown up he is!

Before Pics.

Getting ready.

I love this look :)

Say good by mullet!

Looks like such a little man.

Holding mommies hand :)

So serious!

There's a smile.

See that wasn't so bad!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Connor 10 Months

I can't believe Connor is already 10 months old. Time is just flying by. He weighs 20 pounds and 15 ounces which was in the 25th percentile. He is 30.5 inches long which was 95th percentile and his head was 46.5 cm which was in the 75th percentile. So basically he is long and skinny. He has four teeth, two on top and two on bottom. He crawls at super speed and has taken two steps on his own and furniture walks really well. He continues to be really mellow and very easy going. The only time he is really upset is when he is teething or sick. He is totally and completely in love with his big brother and follows him wherever he goes. I love watching the two of them play together. Brody has already taught him to growl like a dinosaur. He likes to dance his favorite is ghetto rap music. It's really funny to watch him bounce up and down. His favorite word is mama which I love. He also says dada, book, kitty and Shasta. He is starting to sign. Milk and all done are very clear the others kinda get jumbled together. When he's not sick or teething he is a great eater. He loves pretty much everything especially cereal and crackers. His newest thing is blowing kisses and he loves to give hugs. We love him to pieces and can't wait to see what amazing things he'll do next.

Taking big brothers car for a spin.

Connor and Kyla.

He loves his big brother.

Being silly.

Sleeping baby :)

New Years

Happy New Year! We had our annual New Year's party at our house again this year. We were a little late getting the invite out so it ended up being kinda small but it was still lots of fun. We drank yummy champagne and made beef tenderloin for dinner. It was a nice way to ring in the new year. Here's hoping 2011 brings lots of good things!

The bubbly.

Carlos, Chris and Marie.

Chris and Mark.

Tim and Shara.

Shara and me.

Mark and Tim.

Kim, me and Marie.

Tim and his friend from high school.

More me and Shara.

The whole gang.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Merry Christmas

This was babies first Christmas. We did a big Christmas in Taos with my family at the beginning of the and decided to spend actual Christmas at home just the four of us (5 if you count Shasta). We opened presents early so that the boys could enjoy it. Then Mark and I made prime rib, with york shire pudding and creamed spinach. It was really yummy. Once the boys went to bed Santa came and brought more fun presents. The next morning was the best part. Brody came bouncing and screaming "Santa came, Santa Came" into our room around 7am. I don't think I have ever seen him so excited. I think this was the first year he really understood the concept of Santa and Christmas. It was really cute. Connor was pretty laid back but seemed to really like opening presents. His favorites seemed to be the books he got, he just LOVES books.

Brothers :)

Playing with Brody's new clubs.

Merry Christmas!

Santa came!

Opening presents.

Working on his swing.

Brody made his first ornament for the tree.

Brody helped decorate this year.

Our yummy prime rib right before it went in the oven.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Videos

Visit to Taos

We decided to go to Taos for an early Christmas with my family. We are only ever there for a long weekend so we decided to make it a bigger trip this time and stayed for 10 days. It was so nice to be with the entire family. We had lots of yummy food and played fun games. Mark and I even got to have a couple of kid free nights. We were lucky enough to get a big snow storm so we got to see snow. I don't know what it was about this trip but I really reconnected to Taos while we were there. The boys had a great time they both love being at Monkey and papa's house. Connor cut both his two top teeth. One on the 12 hour drive which was no fun and then the next one came in a couple of days later. He was a trooper. Brody loved being with everyone it was cute to watch him build that connection with the entire family. I really needed to be home and surrounded by the people who love me the most. It's never enough time but I loved every minute of it!