19 months

Next week Conner will be 19 months! We finally got in today for his 18 month well baby. He is doing so well! He is 26 lbs and 32 in long. He is in the 25 and 50th %tile for his height and the 50th %tile for his weight. So he's right on target. (So ha to those who say my baby is huge). He got three shots and did well with those to. He cried but as soon as he got his sticker and sucker he was okay.


Conner had his first cough a couple days ago. It was so sad hearing his little raspy voice. :( He ran a fever for about 5 or 6 days. We're not sure if it was just a little cold or if he is working on his 2 year molars. He showed teething signs but we can't see or feel anything.

We're getting really excited to see him on Christmas morning. He's going to be so excited. He loves to read his books and play outside. He is learning and talking so much more every day. He's a smart boy and we're so proud of him!

Conner also got his first haircut! He did so good! I'll post pictures in another blog another day. He looks so handsome. Although I still really miss those baby curls!

17 almost 18 months

I can't believe that in a few days my baby will be 1 1/2! This time has flown by. Way to fast. Conner has changed so much lately. He is talking a lot more now but is still pretty stubborn. He says "that stinks" or "that smells" all the time now. It's so cute because his voice gets so high pitched. We recently went home (thanks to my Parent's and Grandparent's). He loved being with his Grandma and Grandpa and they just ate him up like always. He was sad when we left and it broke my heart. Conner says so many different things. He pretty much tries to say anything you give him to say. He is running around and playing like crazy all day. Still naps a bit... He's like his Mama, he loves his sleep! ;) I'm not sure on his height or weight because he hasn't been to the Doctor's lately. On our scale he is 25 lbs. He'll be going in soon for a check up and to get some shots so we'll find out then. I'd love to have more little kids around for him to play with. But I don't. :( He plays with our neighbors Daughter in the evenings sometimes but he still rather do his own thing and I hate that. But oh well. So all in all he is doing awesome! He's such a good baby (yes he is still a baby! lol) and we just love him to pieces!

Ohio State

Today we had all of our Ohio State gear on so we decided to take a Family picture. Which we do not have enough of!

Pumpkin patch!

We took Conner to his first Pumpkin patch on October 18th. He loved it! He loved picking out his pumpkin and he only picked up two and kept the second one..It had a long stem so it was easier for him to carry. It was pretty big too! He loves carrying it around everywhere with him. It's all skinned up and the stem broke from him falling. haha. It's cute! There was also a petting area but he is still so scared of the animals...Silly boy. It was a great day for our Family. I love getting out and doing things like that together. We'll do it every year. I was every Holiday to be special for Conner and we'll try our best to do it. Here are a few pictures from our day!

Playing with Jordan

Our neighbor Pete has a little girl who just turned one last month. Conner isn't to sure about playing with kids because he isn't around them much but he plays with Jordan outside a lot now and it's so cute to see them together. I really need to find more kids for him to interact with. She is the cutest little thing. The other night we were outside after Conner's bath and they played for a while. They kept wanting to play on the chairs. We couldn't get a good pictures because by the time we got the camera Jordan was ready to get down and Conner wasn't to sure about her sitting with him..lol It was so cute. Conner loves being outside and Jordan gets really excited to see us outside that she basically runs over here to play. It's the cutest thing!

Daddy came home

Eric left for 2 weeks. Conner was so lost without him. (me too!) Eric was worried he would need a little bit to warm back up to him... Nope not at all! As soon as he seen Eric he got the biggest smile on his face I have ever seen! I wish I would have had the camera ready! Then as soon as I put Conner in Eric's arms he gave Eric is a kiss (which he is usually really stingy with lol). And he just kept giving him kisses. It was so cute to see my boys together again. Eric leaves again on Friday. I hate when he is gone because it's so lonely and Conner misses him so much. He is a Daddy's boy all the way. Deployment isn't going to be fun. Hopefully since we're going to be in Ohio for those 6 months he'll deal better because he will be around my Parent's. We're hoping Eric will have access to a webcam so Conner can see him everyday and talk to him. You never appreciate your spouse enough until you don't have him. I have been with Eric for 4 straight years. The only times we were apart was when I went to Ohio without him. I've been spoiled and I am going to miss him so much. We are so lucky to have him.

16 months!

Conner is now 16 months old. It's hard to believe how fast time is going, and how big my baby is. He is 25 lbs and around 33" long. He has the best personality and loves to be outside. He also loves snacks and bath time. He has started getting into repeating words. He'll surprise the heck out of you when you say something to him and he repeats it back to you. He's rotten and stubborn but we love him anyway! ;) He loves being around people. He's not use to other kids because he's rarely around others but he plays pretty well with them. He loves attention and when he isn't getting it he'll find anything to do wrong to get your attention. He's funny and goofy. We are just loving every minute with him and taking it all in because really time just flies way to quick these days and in the blink of an eye he is getting bigger and bigger. He's great.

Hike!

This is how Conner says "hike". I think he's going to play football when he grows up!

Really

Conner has decided that he will finally say some words. He still refuses to say Mommy but oh well! :)

Conner used the big boy potty!

Yesterday we went grocery shopping and decided to pick up a potty for Conner. I know it's early but my child is stubborn so I figured I better introduce it early. Of course I know he really won't get what's going on, but I am hoping eventually he will understand.

Well today I put him on there and he didn't go. So when I had to go I decided we would go on the potty's together and I sat him on his potty and sat down and I heard his potty singing because he went tinkle on there!!!

I cheered and we clapped and we checked out what he did! He really had no idea why Mommy was so excited but he smiled and looked. I was so proud of him. I don't plan on pushing on him. Just sitting him on there randomly during the day, and when we go to the bathroom he can sit on his. I know it's going to be a long journey but I am super excited! :)

Of course I had to take a picture of his potty!!! Woo hoo Gooooooo Conner!!!!!!!

Hilarious!

Please excuse me laughing.. I was trying so hard to hold it in but it was WAY to funny! He wanted the socks so I put them on his hands.. It was hilarious. I'm a mean Mommy I know but it was funny.

Conner winking

He just started doing this the other day. At first we didn't know what he was doing until I winked at him and he started doing that back. He is to cute!

Sweet boy

Might need to turn the volume up he was being really quiet :)

Conner man mini update

Conner is doing really well! He learned a new bad thing... He can take his diaper off! lol He has been pulling at it for quite from time now but after being up a long time and not napping I peeked in to see him looking down so I looked down and ta da his diaper was on the floor. So now he must always have pants on! lol

He still is stubborn with talking. He has started saying uh-oh, and sometimes he'll say outside. I can't wait until he picks up more. I even think he has said "want that" but I'm not sure. He's rotten! He also barks when you say dog and makes monkey noises when you say monkey. He's an awesome little boy. He get more and more handsome everyday!


In other news. Eric will be leaving a lot over the next couple of months. In two weeks he'll leave for 2 weeks, and be back a week and then leave for another week and then be back a week and then leaves for 3. I hate it. Battalion life is so much different now then it was 3 years ago! I miss Spain all the time. I have been taking the separations a lot harder then I thought I would. I think most of that is the lack of support I have. But Conner and I will make it through together!

So that's our little update. Write more soon. :)

Grandma & Grandpa came!

Yep my Parent's finally came to visit us! After 6 years of waiting. :P But no really we had a great time. It was nice to have them visit us for a change, and see ours things and the life I have created since getting married 6 years ago. I hope I've made them proud. Conner LOVED all the attention from them. He loves his Grandma and Grandpa so much! <3 I wish we lived closer so he could see them all the time.

We mostly just relaxed at home together. We did take Conner to his first Zoo visit. He wasn't to interested in the animals (most of them were laying around or sleeping so he probably couldn't see half of them haha), but he loved running around and being loose. He did really well and was so good for us.

Mom and Dad were here for 8 days. Not nearly long enough! We look forward to seeing them again! Soon hopefully! :)

6 years of marriage

It's hard to believe that 6 years ago Eric was coming home from Iraq and we'd be married on September 6, 2003. It's been an amazing 6 years and I can't wait for more. I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have Eric as my Husband. He's an amazing Husband and an even more amazing Father. We are so lucky to have him, and to call him our Hero. Happy Anniversary Babe! I love you!

My baby is 15 months old today!

Hard to believe that Conner is already 15 months old. He is doing great. He's got 10 teeth, two of those are molars. He is working on his bottom molars. Let me tell you molars are the worst ones yet! But he's actually been dealing pretty well. Little whiny but still a good boy. :) He's still such a busy body, but loves his sleep. He goes not stop until nap time or bed time. He loves to be outside which he doesn't get to do much because it's just to hot. He was outside the other day for 15 minute and woke up the next morning covered in heat rash. Poor little guy. He's such a Daddy's boy! And still only says the same words...Hi, this, that, ball, hot and Dada. Stubborn boy won't say Mama yet! Once he starts talking full blown we'll never get him to shut up though. He is so gabby! He's stubborn and doesn't listen but really is a good boy. He's got an amazing personality and is a little clown. I'm so lucky to be his Mommy and am thankful everyday for this blessing.

He learned to spin

Conner just randomly started spinning in circles today. It was so cute. So here's a short clip I caught on my cell phone of my silly boy spinning in circles. Man I love this kid!

Eric's Birthday

Eric turned 28 on the 17th. I decorated the house, baked him a cake and made him roast for dinner. He got his new Madden game he has been wanting and some wife beaters and boxers. He had a great Birthday and I am glad he felt special for a day. His cake wasn't anything f antsy but it was made from my heart so that's the best kind. :) Here are a few pictures from his day.

Just one shot of the decorations

Conner enjoying Daddy's cake ;)

Being silly

Watch Conner's face...It cracks us up! It's not the best video because my phone sucks but it's still funny. The end is the best! :) And yes that's spaghetti all over his face lol