50/100 - Stats Update and Picture Post

On Monday we had Connor's 2 year appointment.  He has gained a whole 1/2 pound since his 18 month appointment (weighing in at 27 lbs 9 ounces) - 50th percentile.  He is 36 1/2 inches though which is 100th percentile for height.  A few birthday pictures for this week.

Baltimore Birthday Cake

Birmingham Birthday Cake

Connor listening to everyone sing "Happy Birthday"

Swimming

Seeing his train table for the first time . . .

Loving trains

Peeking out of his Thomas tent from Uncle Mike

Again . . .

Love this face - First time on his tricycle

Riding

Caitlin and Will came to visit

Blowing out his candles - for sanitary reasons I gave him a cupcake with candles

Connor loving on his Nina

Checking out the sweets table - Connor is a M&M bandit

I'm Ready for FOOTBALL

Ok, actually I am still trying to enjoy summer, despite the much needed rain today.

Apparently this didn't make the news in Alabama . . . shocking, I know. 

Alabama misspelled "Mississippi" on its football tickets.  Gotta love it! 

WAR EAGLE!  Football is ALMOST here!

Choo Choo Our Baby is 2!

Connor turns 2 today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNOR!

This year has gone by sooo fast!  In the past 6 months Connor has learned the Alphabet, Numbers (he can count to 20 now), to Sing (his favorites are Twinkle, Twinkle, ABC's, and Happy Birthday), to Match (and organize), to Swim (well, he can kick his way across a pool holding onto a noodle - pretty good!), and much, much more.  I honestly can't seem to catch up on the blog, but I can assure you we have been busy.  A wedding and birthday in Baltimore last weekend (of which I have NO pictures) - I am waiting for people to send me some pictures - ahem - send them please!! 

At the pool yesterday, we were watching the "big boys" jump off the diving board.  Connor said "Momma, Connor next!"  What?  Of course the lifeguard and a 10 year-old's dad were all for it.  If Colin had been there, I would have let him do it, but seriously, Connor isn't really even good at jumping off the side of the pool - much less the diving board!  Fearless!  We are sticking to kicking and swimming this summer - diving board, next year (maybe).

Colin and I just finished putting together Connor's big gift - and I took a couple pictures to remember the way it looked prior to Connor.  (Colin actually suggested that we glue the track down - but I just feel like that stifles creativity - I am sure I will regret this later).

Flowers and Appliances

Today is our anniversary!  Colin and I were married 4 years ago today.  It is HOT as blazes today - just like it was 4 years ago!  Just the way I like it, though.  Anyway, the recommended gifts for 4 years are: Traditional - Flowers and Modern - Appliances.  And while I REALLY want a new fridge.  We have decided that we are going to get that at Christmas - so . . . guess what I got?  Landscaping - how perfect.  Hopefully it will last MUCH longer than traditional ol' flowers.  Some quick pics I took tonight . . . wish I had before pics to show how wonderful this really is . . . it is wonderful!

6 days left?

Are there really only 6 days of July left?  Wow!  Summer is flying by and I am very sad.  I love summer!  We have been to our pool only twice this year.  Connor and I plan to go several more times before the end of summer.  Sure signs that summer is ending and fall football is beginning:  We received our Ravens tickets and we attended an Auburn Fall Kick-Off event.  I suppose if summer has to end, I am happy to have it followed by football.  Connor and Aubie (the real Aubie - not our orange cat)

We got to catch up with the Hams at the event.  Such cute kiddos!  Connor also entertained the crowd by dancing, dancing dancing in the roped off area in front of the stage.  The fun ended when he and another little girl head-butted each other.  Special Thanks to Cathy and Chuck who waited in line for the Aubie picture.  C&C didn't make the post picture since they weren't looking at my camera - I must reiterate . . . Smile and look at my camera and I will take the picture when Connor looks up!!

MB 2010

We spent ALL last week in Myrtle Beach.  We had so much fun!  I was honestly a little apprehensive about the trip for several reasons:
1.  Colin was going to play golf most mornings - leaving me with Connor (a travelling toddler) and the beach to ourselves (well and the 1 million other people at MB last week)

This picture doesn't really give you the true image of exactly how many people were on the beach with us.  But let me just say I am used to this . . .

2.  I invited my childhood friend Kelly and her hubby and 2 kids to join us for part of the week since she just moved to nearby Charlotte.  Kelly and I used to vacation together as kids with our families at the beach but we haven't done so in probably 20+ years and the condo we rented was only 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths.

3.  As you may know, although I have been to MB several times, it isn't my stomping grounds of the Gulf.

I am thrilled to report all of my anxiety was unnecessary.  Connor was an angel on the beach, played and let me sit in a chair and (gasp!) put my feet up!!  Colin did "naptime" most days for me so I got some Courtney time too.  We had such a great time with the Gamble Fam.  The kiddos played well together and Will makes delicious drinks - so we hope to vaca with them again soon!  MB was HOT, HOT, HOT.  Just like I like it.  Not too much rain.  Oh, and we stayed a few doors down from Connor's Pop Pop and Grandma Cathy so he was just loving the attention (and the beach).

Connor at the pool with Pop Pop and Colin on our last morning.  Connor loved pouring water into and out of the bucket - Thrilling.

All 3 of us!  Not a great pic - but one that I am in.

Colin REALLY wanted to take Connor to mini-golf (Putt-Putt for the Southerners).  Connor LOVED running on the greens and placing the ball IN the hole.  Just not the actual putting.  Not enough patience (wonder who he gets that from?)

Our 2nd night in MB we took the kids to a carousel.  From his face, I would say he liked it.

My sweet baby (not so baby) boy

Grandma Cathy, Colin, Connor and Pop Pop at the pool. 

Connor and Trey playing under the tent

Connor in the hole!

Alexy, Trey and Connor in the hole! - They loved this!

Surfer Girl - Alexy

One of my fav pics from the trip

Did I Get it All?

With a straight face, Colin asked "Did I Get it All?"  Cruel or not, I had to take this picture . . .

and yes, afterwards I helped him "get it all!"  Too funny!