One Month

Connor is one month old today! He is getting bigger everyday - here is a picture of him in the hospital trying to wear an outfit that was way too big, and then a picture of him taken yesterday in that same outfit -only now it fits!

Connor is starting to hold his head up without support. He is a good eater - every 2 1/2 hours during the day and about 4 hours through the night. He moves his head to follow my voice and Bill's voice. He can focus on objects in front of him and his best friend (other then Bill and I) is our bedroom ceiling fan. :) He is getting better at being on his belly, although it's not his favorite thing. He does well in the car - and anything else that has movement - the swing, the bouncy seat, and the stroller.



We love you Connor and can't wait to see what happens next!

Thursday Morning

It is SO nice outside today - 64 degrees - that I decided we would go for a walk.

I knew Connor needed to be in something warmer - so I put him in the 'snowsuit' Bill and I bought for him...

which reminded me of a particular scene from "A Christmas Story" when Ralphy has to put on a pink bunny costume.

Can I please take it off!?!?!

Fine Mom, I'll wear it, but I don't have to be happy about it.

Now I can't even see! (of course I rolled the top up so he could see)

Well, we made it outside, and around the neighboorhood! :)

Something else happened this morning too - "the art of the self-soothe"

This happened when Connor was still in the carseat, but I was putting the stroller part away... he started crying, but then...

Such a busy morning!

Going for a Ride

Happy Wednesday!

We've made it to Three Weeks!

Today Connor has his "three week birthday" - hard to believe it's been that long already... but it seems like a long time ago that I was pregnant! Here's some highlights from the week...

Connor says "it's been a crazy week"!

Tuesday - Grandma Barton came to visit for a few days - we're glad she is here!

Wednesday - Bath night! :)

Thursday - we went to visit Dad at school - everyone was excited to meet Connor.

Friday - "whew... what a week!"

Super Bowl Sunday!

Connor is decked out for the game tonight - Outfit compliments of Grandma and Grandpa H, pacifier and socks compliments of Great Grandma Ritter, and blanket compliments of my friend Janet. We went out yesterday and completed the look by finding a terrible towel for him!

Alison had the idea of putting Connor in the Steelers Hardhat. He just fits! :)

HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Work Week Pictures

When Bill had to return to work (gasp! work? what is that?) I started sending him a picture during the day of Connor, so he would feel included in our day here at home.

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Our Help

Alison (and Chloe) spent the week with us after Connor was born. She helped us with EVERYTHING. Because of Alison, our laundry was done, dishes were taken care of, we ate meals on time, Connor was taken care of, our house looked presentable for neighbors who visited, and everything else I can't think of at the moment!

Here is a few pictures of Alison's stay.

Aunt Alison and Connor

Chloe playing with dress up jewelry

Chloe practicing giving hugs to baby Connor

Playing with the playdough from Uncle Bill

Thank you Alison! We were sad to see you go, but you helped us get to a point where we could be by ourselves! Without your help we probably would be lost. We love you!

Picture a Day...

Here is a picture a day since Connor has been born! Enjoy!

Saturday - at the hospital

Sunday - coming home!

Monday - in a cute train outfit

Tuesday - lounging on his boppy pillow

Wednesday - sporting a hoodie

Thursday - all grown up with a button down shirt

His cheeks just keep getting bigger and bigger! So lovable! :)

At the Hospital

Here is a short video clip of Connor in the hopsital... enjoy! :)

He's Here!!

Connor William Hoffman

6 pounds, 11 ounces

19 inches long

Friday, 1.21.11

5:45 am

Steelers Family!

HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Year's Eve and Christmas Part 4

The end of our Christmas break we had the Barton family come "over" to spend New Year's Eve weekend with us.

We celebrated with a lasagna dinner, then played Wii games and talked and wore our party hats to count down to 2011.

Alison, Kevin, Bill, me, Carissa, Scott, Michelle, Mom B., Dad B.

Saturday morning we woke up and had "Christmas".

Cinnamon got a Steelers jersey from Michelle! Just what she needed!!
Michelle opening our present - Vera! :)
Chloe opening her doctor's kit

We were spoiled again this year with lots of wonderful things!! :)

After presents and lunch, the boys went shooting and the girls had pedicures!

The Winter Classic hockey game was played on Saturday evening, and Scott and Carissa and Daisy came over (with all their Bruins gear on) to watch Pgh. vs Wash.

Sunday morning we took a family photo before heading to church.

We had a great time visiting with all our family this Christmas season. We are looking forward to more visiting when Baby H arrives!!

Christmas-paloza part 2 and 3

Here's our Christmas Card photo - after about 10 tries to get it right... :)

Christmas part 2 started Christmas morning. Bill and I haven't been at our own house on Christmas morning since the first year we were married. We were looking forward to opening presents under our own tree. :)

Here's some shots of the stocking gifts:

Bill surprised me by getting me this jewelry box. We had talked about it a while ago, but decided not to spend too much money on each other for Christmas this year because of some other big purchases in our future (sliding glass doors for our living room...) BUT, I came down the steps Christmas morning and there it was!!! He said he found a "super sale" and couldn't resist. Merry Christmas to me! :)

Around 1:30 we drove down to have Christmas dinner with the Davis family. They have been our "foster family" for events and holidays that we don't make the trip to Pittsburgh. We are so glad to have Christian friends to celebrate with, and they are only a short drive away!

Here's cutie pie Daisy
The Davis family!

John, Tom, John

Alice, Carissa, Scott, Daisy, Courtney

Granny, Grandad, Grandma, Josh

Christmas part 3 began when Bill's parents arrived Wednesday evening to spend some time with us. They took us out to dinner on Wednesday evening and then we played some games. Thursday morning was "Christmas".

Here's me with my gift from Christine - new cookie sheets and some "accessories". Just what I wanted!!

This is Bill loving his Mole t-shirt from Mom and Dad.

Mom and Dad H got me a cupcake maker (with a special thing for putting fillings inside). I thought I had a picture of me with it... but I don't. I'm excited to figure out how to use it and start making some cupcakes!

Here is Bill with his gift from John. He's excited to have a fishing pole to keep in the car. :)

We had a good time visiting with Bill's mom and dad on Thursday - we went out to shop for some accessories for their new iTouch and enjoyed playing with Cinnamon (they spoil her rotten!!!) :)

Christmas part 4 and New Year's Eve will be posted in a few days!