Words

I want to remember all the words Connor is saying right now

(almost 14 months)

Da doo or ta too = thank you

Hi = hi and bye (with a wave of course)

Eeez = cheese

Doug = Dog

Out = out (usually accompanied by a hand motion and pointer finger)

mama = mama (used very sparingly and usually only in times of desperation!)

Dada = dada (first thing he says in the morning when he wakes up, says dada constantly!)

Nana = nana

na / nuh = no

shhhh = shhh (and puts his finger to his mouth / cheek) doesnt count as a word, but still...

ma = mas / more

uh oh = when something drops

eye = sometimes will point to his face if you ask where his eyes (or ojos) are.

JUST started saying 'ayos' for adios, but not very consistently.

my goodness, i could just squeeze this little man.

(ok ok, i squeeze him all the time)

Christmas 2011

We had such a fun Christmas with Connor.

He started walking on Christmas Eve! He'd been 'cruising', but this was the first time for him to walk straight across the room. He woke up the next morning and panicked a little when he first stood up - almost as if he couldn't decided if he could still crawl or not. A little over a week later and he's walking more than crawling now. He's off! (and we're exhausted!)

We woke up Christmas morning and Santa had visited! He brought some fun bath toys and a 'front door' toy with a door bell, mail box and light with a light switch!

We headed to Bedias, TX to be with the Kolb / Killion families for a Country Christmas. Connor loved all the dogs and playing with his friends.

It didnt take him long to figure out how to open presents. He liked the paper, but he actually looked at what was inside! He got really excited of some of them and would pull them out and start playing with them. It was such fun to watch.

Nana reading 'Twas the night before Christmas... we had to try not to laugh - Connor kept trying to close the book, he wasnt that into the story! maybe next year :)

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

I am MOST thankful for this ....

I always knew I wanted to be a mom.

I just didn't realize until he was born, how badly I want to be Connor's mom.

He's funny and energetic... yet gentle and calm. He's stubborn and spunky...yet, kind and sweet.

He's adventurous and inquisitive... and eager to learn.

He's happy, healthy and loved.

How lucky am I?! I was given this little man to love and hug, teach and guide.

For this, I am MOST thankful for.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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What are you thankful for today?

Thankful

Day 3: I'm thankful for the house that we've made our home.

For this little family, it's just perfect.

We're so blessed to have a warm place (or in our case - a cool place) to lay our heads at night.

I think most of us probably take for granted the fact that we have a home to end the day in. It seems like people are always wanting something bigger, newer, on and on.... but stop for a minute and think about the many families who are struggling to keep their home, find a home, find a place to sleep or to protect the home they've made.

I'm so lucky that my baby boy is tucked up warm in his bed, safe and sleeping peacefully.

and i might add ... i have muffins baking in the oven, which fill our home with delicious smells!

What are you thankful for today?

Thankful

Day 2: Thankful for family

I'm thankful for those that surround me with encouragement

and love me unconditionally and constantly.

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I'm thankful to be the wife to this man ...

whom this boy adores too...

and to be surrounded by our family .

I'm thankful for a childhood filled with memories that some kids only dream of...

growing up and laughing with these sisters ...

and these sisters (and Mike) ...

I'm thankful to be a daughter to this mom ...

who showed me how to be the best mom i can be to this son ...

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What are you thankful for today?

Thankful

Day 1: This is a week of thankfulness.

This week is a reminder to be thankful all year long.

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I'm so overwhelmingly grateful for many things i have and the people in my life. We've had a rough few years and even though i've felt like life has dealt some tough cards, i still end each day grateful for those i have around me.

Today i'm thankful for the memories of this man...

I'm thankful I got to do this ...

During the rehearsal, i looked up half way down the aisle and he had a tear come down his cheek and gave me a side smile. On our wedding day he just beamed the whole way down.

Even though he's in heaven, nobody can take the memories we have of him.

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What are you thankful for today?