Friday Foto

This week was purple week at Connor's school. He wore purple both Tuesday and Thursday. Of course this was a Ravens jersey each day since we dont have other purple clothes. I put Cora in some lavendar so she could participate. . .She was thrilled.











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C&C

Hanging out on Cora's new zebra from Aunt Migi








Sweet Connor told Cora "I will teach you how to talk and go to the potty."

A good day.

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6 Week Check-in for Check-up

Miss Cora is 6 weeks old (as of Monday). She went to the doctor yesterday. Here are her stats:

Weight: 10 lbs 10 oz. (75%)
Height: 23 inches (90%)




Connor is on the mend but carrying a nasty cough. I am sick, now - just in time for the weekend. Hopefully the meds will work quick wonders.


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Game Day Get-up

A little bit late -








War Eagle! This has been a stressful season so far - luckily Auburn escaped with 2 wins and the Ravens destroyed the Steelers.

Connor & Colin had a guys trip last weekend to Auburn and the lake. Connor wasn't too into the actual football game- but he thoroughly enjoyed himself. A few pics . . .



The guys . . .(Big Daddy, Uncle Ben, Connor & Colin)




Ready for the game . . .




Practicing . . . Colin was a kicker in high school. Apparently Connor kicked the ball no less than 45 times. He insisted that Colin "set it up again!" (I'm hearing it like Will Farrell in Old School).

Connor came home with terrible allergy congestion and an ear infection as a result - uggh! He missed music on Monday, school on Tuesday - I am hoping he can go tomorrow for school pictures.



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Twin Friends

Cora and her besties: Sophie & Sophie




She actually has little interest in Sophie but she loves to snuggle hold and Sophies are good for that too.

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1 Month Old

Cora's month onesies are courtesy of Heather & Chrissy. I have seen so many other kids on blogs with specific month outfits and thought to myself and outloud "who would buy 12 shirts you will literally only wear for 1 day?"
Well it turns out at least a few people are smarter than me. . . The month circles are stickers! I know, genius.







Cora slept through the night Monday night (10:45 - 5:00) so 6 hours! Hasnt come close since . . . But even 1 night was amazing!

Cora is destined for drama. I haven't captured a picture yet but will soon . . . I am determined to document this: she pulls her own hair - doesn't/can't let go and screams bloody murder. It is so funny!

She likes her swing most days and will enjoy her bouncy seat long enough for me to slice up some fruit and veggies.

We took our first walk on Tuesday while Connor was at school. It is just under 2 miles up our street & back. My chins are sore! I cant wait to get the go ahead to workout - just on the elliptical. Cora wasn't sure (i.e. Cried) until we passed the 2nd house and then snoozed the rest of the stroll! Hopefully we can walk every school morning - weather permitting.

Some 0-3 month clothes still look clownish / fall off her, but she is getting bigger and definitely longer!

Today is Connor's 2nd day of school. As Colin was trying to get him out the door, he said "mommy, you take a picture?" I can't wait to see if we take a picture every day. Especially since some days I can't bribe a picture - not to mention a smile.




I'll take what I can get.

Cannot believe it is September. Excited for football (starts tonight) but so sad to see summer go . . .

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August Again

August 8th -



Help at home. . .



August 9th-



My first outing with both kiddos - to Nina's house (I'm not very brave)

August 10th

More visitors (some repeats)




Catherine




The beautiful bride back from the Honeymoon - Miss Lesley

August 11th -
Playdate with Zayna - she brought yummy food for us.


August 12-

We had a family photo session at a loft space downtown and Colin's dad and step- mom arrived to meet Cora and celebrate Connor's 3rd birthday

August 13th -

Auntstravaganza 2011

See Auntstravaganza 2009 Here




Great Auntie E



Great Aunt NJ

August 14-

Connor turns 3

Party pics here




Pop pop and Cora




Grandma Cathy and Cora




Moorhouse Men boys

August 18th-

I went to dinner with my girls for Michelle's birthday / Caitlin was in town. No pics but it was so nice to get out for a couple of hours. While I was out Cora's cord finally fell off!,

August 19th-

Doctor checkups for both kids and Cora's first real bath. Still not a fan of baths.



August 22-

Greg came to Birmingham to take Caitlin away (drive her and the kids back to Baltimore). We were sad to say goodbye.


Will and Connor playing with Jenna's new exersaucer


Sweet Josh


Precious Jenna!


August 23-

Meet the Teacher


Connor playing in the playroom at his new school. There is a kitchen so he is happy.


Wee 3K is 2 days a week at the church. The teacher is super sweet amd has been teaching for 40+ years! She says 3 year old are her favorite. God Bless her!

August 24-

Connor's first trip to the Dentist (I was nervous - he wasn't). He was such a good patient.


Waiting to go back




"hiding" in the corner




Connor and his Dentist - all smiles! I am smiling too since we dont have to go back for 6 months!

August 27th -

Happy 2nd Birthday to Mary Casen! (we are celebrating this weekend)

There was a "carnival/festival" at Connor's new school. Cora spent her time in the stroller but Connor enjoyed the moon bounce, dunk tank (he wanted to be the one getting dunked), fishing, face arm painting, and . .


A seat in the back of a police car (luckily w/out the cuffs)


The ladder truck also put on a show. Connor could have watched this for hours. But it was hot when the breeze slowed and we left to take Cora home.

August 28-

My birthday - best present Cora likes her swing and dinner at my parent's house. Delicious. Oh and the gorgeous orange leather Hobo wallet I found on sale (yes, probably b/c it is orange but I love orange) and bought for myself from my kids (love that).



August 30- First Day of School!


Connor and Colin


Connor with his name tag and required giant tote bag - I think he could fit in the tote bag- but that is the only bag he is allowed to bring.



to give into connor's constant request to ride in daddy's car To make my life easier, Colin drives Connor to school (in my defense it is on the way to the office). As you can see, Connor is thrilled about the ride. School not so sure about - but he is excited to ride to school. Baby steps.




Connor liked school (i.e. He went back today) and to celebrate Connor's very first day of school EVER my mom kept Cora and Connor enjoyed a burger and fries (and unsweet tea - he ordered it) from Mugshots. If you are in town, eat meat and haven't been - you should go. The veggie burger is also delicious.

THE END OF AUGUST (nearly finished the post in August too). This is the first and last post like this. I am exhausted but happy I have a memory of Cora's first month. Connor's first month was such a blur I wanted to make sure I remembered/ documented this one better.

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