Weekend Update

Connor had such a great time visiting with his Great Aunt Migi! We played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Connor has been showing off (to put it nicely) and rolling over ALL the time. He started rolling over at the beginning of last week and by the end of the weekend he is rolling over, and over, and over across the room. He is also attempting to crawl backwards! It is really more like scooting but nonetheless, he is on the move. His "talking" has definitely gotten more exicted and LOUD too! Needless to say we are enjoying every minute of our active boy. Connor got to see baby Ben and meet his little brother Nick (only 1 month old). We all watched the Ravens win!! My brother actually went to the game (he is a Titans fan though). And the update you have all been waiting for . . . (oh well, the update we have been waiting for) Connor almost slept through the night 3 nights in a row and then he had 3 nights of a couple hours of sleep and then up EVERY hour. Last night, he did it! He slept through the night from 10 to 6! We are going to try to make it 2 in a row. Here are a few pics from this weekend.

Go Gators!

Although the Gators are orange and blue - here is Connor's attempt to say "Go Gators!" My cousin is at the game - so we really hope they win!

Whoa!

I caught Connor just after he rolled over - what a face! I imagine he is thinking "Whoa, that was cool, mom!"



Relaxing before trying to push up all the way. . .


Very determined . . .


Yea! Connor!

Auntstravaganza!

Connor is in the midst of an Auntstravaganza. His Great Aunt Cathy bought him a Bebe Pod to help with his feedings. We busted out the Bebe Pod last week and Connor loves it - although he has yet to actually eat while sitting in the pod. He prefers to play while we eat. He has become our "centerpiece". Here is a picture of Connor with his Great Aunt Cathy and Uncle Chuck when they came to visit for his Baptism in October.
Connor met Great Aunts NJ and Ethlyn when he was "home" in Alabama for Thanksgiving and he will get to meet his Great Aunt MiGi this weekend since she is coming to visit us. Over Christmas Connor saw his Great Aunts Jan and Karen too! He loves all his aunties!

In other news, Connor is starting to really enjoy his cereal. We are still only feeding him at night before bath time but last night he gobbled it up in 30 minutes! That may seem like a long time but it used to take longer. AND he also almost slept through the night. The book said that sleeping through the night is going 6 hours without feeding. Well, he has been doing that for awhile. Colin said that "going 6 hours without a feeding" is NOT his definition of sleeping through the night. Connor woke up as usual at 1:30 and then went back to sleep until 5am! We are very proud of Connor. Stay tuned to see if he makes it 2 in a row! He is also pushing up all the way during tummy time and starting to roll over. His face his priceless when he rolls onto his back - it is a mix between "Wow, can't beleive I did that" and "Where am I?" I'll try to get some photos of the face soon.

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year! Don't forget to eat your black-eyed peas and collard greens today.

Little Paws,

Our "C man" as Colin affectionately calls him has little paws that will grab, grip and hold onto anything (shirt, skin, hair, monkey, toy, book - you get the idea). We are thrilled that he has such good hand-eye coordination but the little paws just keep holding on . . . and sometimes hurt. We started the rice cereal this weekend. Connor seemed to like it and is already trying to feed himself. If you ask my mom, this should come at no surprise. Connor is enjoying playing with all his new toys. A big thank you to all!

"Dance Monkey"

"Dad, this is my spoon"

Our Christmas Cutie

We have been busy visiting our Moorhouse family this weekend. Connor met all of his cousins (Brielle, Bailey, Brooke, Brandon -- see a pattern? and Emily) - I think the kids are technically his second cousins but I will have to check with my aunt NJ for confirmation. Anyway, we are calling them cousins because it is easier and still true, so. . . Connor loved all his cousins especially baby Emi who is just about his size.

We also exchanged gifts with the Harrisons/Chisholms this weekend. Connor got some great gifts. It is definitely more difficult to put together toys when you have an infant. Honestly, I think I put together an entertainment center faster than his sit and cruise jungle today - but I finally finished and he loves it. Cousin Brandon helped Connor open most of his gifts but Connor actually opened one all by himself. I was holding Connor in my lap and placed a gift in his lap just to hold until I was ready to open it for him. Well, Connor didn't need my help. He grabbed hold of a piece of the paper and started tearing, very slowly but he ripped off the paper and held it in his hand. Once I took that piece away, he started on another. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised since he has been grabbing almost anything he can get to these days. He usually is able to pick up items with one try - sometimes two. (Not to worry that he could actually take a toy out of the box by himself though - they tie down these toys with so many twist ties and tape that it took me 25 uniterrupted minutes to take an assembled toy out of the box). Hand-Eye Coordination is going well - and once he picks it up he likes to taste it. We are still waiting to try food until things slow down. Here is my favorite picture from this week - hope you like it too.