Operation switch was a success!

Chris and I recently decided that we needed to move his desk down from Connor's room.  We thought Chris would be able to use it up there, but that was naive of us.  When Connor is up he's loud (and distracting, who can study with a cute baby around!) and when he's sleeping we don't go near that room let alone inside (okay we sneak in sometimes to see our sleeping little angel, but that's it).  So the desk came down to the living room and the love-seat ended up in Connor's room.  We all really like our new arrangement.  Having the desk down stairs really opens up the living room and now Connor has a nice 'book nook.'       

Decals above Connor's closet. 

The nursery.  This little scene still makes me so happy just walking into his room and Connor loves talking to that monkey above his changing station.  He also still adores his mobile, he talks to it every morning. 

The book nook (with a cute baby)!

Our living room.  There are bats on the siding glass door in honor of Halloween.

Our little tiger!

After looking at several baby Halloween costumes Chris and I decided that Connor would make a pretty cute tiger and we were right!  Isn't this the cutest tiger you've ever seen?

Calvin and Hobbes.  

Close up of our tiger.

Connor was really concerned with all the leaves on the ground.  I could hardly get him to look at me.

Family picture!

Mom and Connor.  I was going to be Susie Derkins, but decided that no one would know who that was.  

Da-Da

Connor started saying 'da-da' last Monday.  It's pretty fun hearing him say something that we understand.  I don't think he associate's these words with Chris yet, but I bet that's not too far down the road.  I'm also hoping he'll say 'ma-ma' soon. 

We bought Connor his first ball this week.  He doesn't really get rolling yet, but he likes tasting it and he loves hitting it.  It almost looks like he's going to dribble it.  

Connor has become way more interested in our faces.  He loves to grab our cheeks and put his fingers in our mouths.  He thinks it really fun when you say yum, yum, yum and nibble on his fingers too.

Connor tried peas and apples this week and he liked those as well too.  So far he's a terrific eater!  I'm hoping that continues into his toddler years!  Connor also made a grab for my water glass this week.  I was curious what he would do if I gave it to him...  He grabbed it with both hands and put it right up to his lips.  Chris was convinced he'd gotten some water!  He didn't, but the next time he tried it I did let him get some water.  Judging by his face, it was the worst thing he'd ever tired! 

Connor in his 'Tuffy Tooth' shirt! We got this from a dental friend whose family gives these out to cavity free kids.

Connor's Church outfit for the month of October.  Such a little cutie!

More Teeth!!!

Connor and I were sitting on the couch cuddling a few days ago when I heard what sounded like teeth grinding.  At first I didn't think anything of it, then I realized you have to have teeth on top to grind them and sure enough I looked in his mouth and he has 4 teeth coming in on top!!!  He has another one coming in on the bottom too!  Poor little guy has five new teeth breaking through the gums all at once and he has been great.  Once these teeth come in he'll have a total of 8 teeth.  That just seems crazy to me for a 6 month old!  So far he has been really good about not biting, hopefully that stays the same.  

Connor tried pears and sweet potatoes this week.  The pears were an instant hit.  I couldn't get them in his mouth fast enough and he ate double what he normally does!  The sweet potatoes took a little while for him warm up to, but the second night he wolfed them down.  I'd say they are a hit too.  

Connor has gotten very good at sitting.  I don't have to be by side constantly (though I'm still not very far away, just in case).  Connor is trying really hard to roll over.  Today he did it three times in a row.  I thought he might have figured it out, but he hasn't done it again yet.  He's getting better at tummy time, he can push himself up all the way up with his arms and hold the position for a few minutes.  Connor also discovered my hair this week.  Now that it's short, it's down a lot more, actually all the time.  He thinks it's the most interesting thing ever.  He gets his 'curious' look on his face and runs his fingers through my hair (he rarely pulls it) and then gives me this huge smile.  It's the sweetest thing ever.  I just love this little guy!!!

 

This is a street we walk down frequently and I happened to have my camera with me this day.  I just love fall here, it's so colorful!

Just smiling at Mommy

I know this picture is a little bury, but I just love it!  He loves that piano and was having a great time on his stomach today.

I just had to show off my very first wreath ever.  I have been waiting to make one because I didn't want it to get smashed when we moved, but then I realized we still have several moves ahead of us and well, I wanted a wreath.  Now I just have to find one I like for Christmas...

Family Pictures

Between Chris's schedule, Connor's schedule and the weather it's hard getting a family picture, but we finally got one!!!  We've had a LOT of rain lately and I didn't want to set Connor in a bunch of wet leaves.  We caught the end of fall, so the trees aren't quite as spectacular as I wanted, but I still think the pictures look nice.  We had a friend who was nice enough to help us out, Jeff Jensen.  I was hoping Connor would smile for him, but he was more interested in the cars driving by then Jeff.  These ones are my favorites...  

A happy little family

If Connor was smiling this would have been absolutely perfect.

I actually took this one.  Chris made him smile!

Growing So Tall!!!

Our little guy saw the doctor yesterday and we got some new stats for everyone.  He is now 16 lbs 2 oz and a whole 27 1/2 inches tall!!! He's in the 80th percentile for height and the 25th for weight.  All in all, he's still a tall, skinny, healthy Haven's boy!  He seems to be right on track with everything.  Chris and I actually woke up before Connor this morning, it felt a little weird.  The little guy always gets so tired after he gets his immunizations, but so far that's the worst thing that has happened.  This week he has improved on his sitting.  He'll even reach for things on the floor in front of him.  It's so fun seeing him want to examine the things.  His new favorite toy is a stuffed lion.  It has ribbons, crackle paper/fabric, and of course rings.  It fascinates him for 10-15 minutes at a time.  Connor tried green beans this week and decided he likes them, but they have to be warm (can't say I blame him there).     

Connor was in such an odd mood after this nap.

An outside photo session with mom.  He did such a great job sitting!!! I know he's on a hill and that helps, but he sat there for 25 minutes without help!!!

Leaves and wind are so cool.

Such a cutie!

Yay Daddy came home!!!

Eating green beans.  We should really get him his own bowl.

Fall is definitely here.  I just love all the colors Ann Arbor falls have!  I'm working on getting a family picture outside with all the trees.  Maybe this weekend...

Connor and Daddy.  This was the only picture for this family picture attempt that turned out.

6 Months Old!!!

I can't believe our little guy is already 6 months old! It just doesn't seem like he's been here half a year, but at the same time, it seems like we've always had this little guy.  I was planning to have a little photo shot outside with Connor this afternoon in honor of his half birthday, but it rained.  So we had to move our session indoors.  I'm still hoping for fall pictures with Connor outside, but these ones turned out REALLY cute! These are just a few of my favorites.

Had to show one with his fingers in his mouth.

Love his little face in this one.

 This penguin hat is almost as cute as Connor!

The shirt is another of my attempts at dying.  It's perfect for October!

Such a happy little dude!

We went to pick Daddy up at school and decided to continue our photo session.  I still can't get him to smile outside.

And our final picture before bed.  Connor loves to be naked (if you couldn't tell from his smile)! In fact he cry's when you try to put his cloths on.

This past week Connor got his 3rd tooth.  He was a little grouchy all week, but it was nothing a little snuggling couldn't fix.  He liking oatmeal much better then rice cereal, today he actually sucked some off the spoon. Yay Connor! I'm still working on getting that video uploaded of his first attempt at eating solids, I think it might be too big... Connor also sat on his own for several minutes unassisted today!!!  I was so excited for him!  We'll have to get a video of that when Chris and I are both home (learned that the hard way, oops.)  The Christmas stocking are still in progress.  I didn't get as far as I hoped this week, but I'll be sure to share them when they are finished.