4th of July 2012

Dear Conor,

We went to your Grandma Mary and Grandpa Adam's house on Cape Cod for your FIRST 4th of July.  We had planned to go to the big parade in town with some of our family but when the weather couldn't decide what to do we decided not to chance getting stuck in a downpour.  So instead - your Grandma, Auntie Sarah, you and I went to breakfast at Marshland Two!

July 4, 2012

This was only your 2nd or 3rd time sitting in a restaurant high chair and you did so well!  I ended up having to nurse you towards the end of the meal but you were very quiet and discreet about it (which had not been your style at that time) which was nice.  I think the fact that we were in a booth and there was not a lot of things to distract you really helped you focus on eating.

After breakfast your Aunt and Uncle came over with your new cousin "Baby N".  N was born on June 13th so this was the first time that we got to see him.  You were very much in love with him and kept wanting to touch him.

You were very vocal when looking at Baby N.  I think you wanted him to play with you.

Hunter wanted to sniff him too (Mommy is fuzzy)

Mommy loved holding Baby N and made sure to get her picture taken with him too.  After Mommy then we took a picture of Grandma and her two grandsons.

You love Baby N

You really love your Grandma and being at her house....we keep a bunch of your toys there and we brought a few of your new favorites.  Grandma played with you all morning!

And what holiday or FIRST wouldn't be complete without an adorable outfit and some pictures!

Happy 4th of July!

At the end of the day we watched the fireworks from the back porch but you were already asleep!  So next year we will still have a FIRST if your Daddy and I decide it will be ok for you to go to the fireworks :)

Happy First 4th of July!

xoxo
Mommy

We're in Trouble!

Dear Conor,

OnJuly 3, 2012 I put you in your crib because you are starting to scoot a little bit and I was worried about you getting too close to your doorway and therefore the stairs while I was packing your things for our 4th of July trip.  When I turned around to check on your this is what I saw:

I'm not sure your Daddy and I were ready to see such a big milestone from you so soon!  We knew we had to make plans to lower your crib when we got back!

xoxo
Mom

Jakan Family Photos

In late June we went with the Jakan part of our family to have some family pictures taken. The pictures finally came back and I am very pleased with them.  We did not obtain digital copies (the photographer does not believe in that) so the best I can do is a picture of the picture :)

Jakan Family Photo - Three Generations

Our Family

Conor and Mommy

I don't know why my normally super smiley baby didn't smile for so many of the pictures but I think they came out great just the same!

-- Erin

Your First Party!

Dear Conor -

Lots of fun was had on June 30, 2012 when we went to your friend Baby N's home for her FIRST BIRTHDAY!  Not only was it her First Birthday but it was your FIRST Birthday Party!  She had a Rainbow themed party and many of your friends were able to make it.  We all had so much fun!

The Birthday Girl - Baby N

You made sure to wear your Rainbow shirt to N's party.

Some of the decorations - so pretty!

You & Daddy reading

When it cooled down a little we went outside - it was still warm so we changed into something more cool.

Cute Boy!

Playing with Baby C & Baby E

Your first Birthday Party was a big hit - you had a lot of fun with your friends and it was a lot of fun to celebrate such a special day with one of your first friends.  There will be many parties this summer as many of your friends are turning 1......you are going to be a very busy boy!

xoxo
Mom

Baby Q comes to Play!

Dear Conor,

Over the last few months you have made several good friends.  One of them is Baby Q and she came over for a little pool party on 6.29.12.  We set up your pirate pool in the shade and filled it with nice warm water.  The two of you are such rolly polly babies that there wasn't much free space in that little pool but you both seemed to really enjoy splashing together.

Conor: 6.5 Months Q:7.5 Months

Good Times!

Sharing your pool toys

Q enjoying the extra space when you got out!

After your pool fun was over you both went inside to play for a little bit before Baby Q and her Mommy had to leave.  They don't live too far away though so I am sure they will be back again.

xoxo
Mom

The White Mountains - A Summer Escape

Dear Conor,

We love to visit the White Mountains!  There are so many things to do there.  As we hadn't been in a while and your Daddy and I were bored we decided it was time to take a trip up to North Conway and have a little escape!  So I fed you, changed you and we packed the entire family up (Hunter too!) and off to Settler's Green we went!

It was a beautiful day for a drive and the weather was perfect for walking around and enjoying each other's company.  The shopping complex has a little splash pad (which we didn't use) and a swing for toddlers and babies - we decided to see how you would like it (your first swing ride)!

First Push 6.28.2012

Again Daddy

What are you looking at - I'm not giving this swing up!

 You loved the swing and had such a great time in it.  You smiled and held on tight while Daddy pushed you higher and higher.  Hunter watched you the entire time to make sure that you were safe and he got a little treat for being such a good boy.

The plaza also had kid sized Adirondack chairs so we decided to see if we could get a 'fram worthy' photo - well, this was the best we could do :)

All in all our little afternoon trip to the white mountains was just what the doctor ordered for our little family.  We can't wait to take you back this fall for leaf peeping and maybe some hiking!

xoxo
Mom

Belly Sleeper 6.27.12

Ahhh.....we knew it would happen someday but I wasn't prepared for it to happen so soon!  Conor slept on his stomach and while I was debating whether or not to go in and flip him over he flipped himself (good boy)!

See my feet on the left hand side - I was so nervous about his position that I sat in his room for a bit to make sure that he was able to flip himself over again before I could fall asleep!  Please tell me this is normal "Mom" behavior :)