catch-up

So... Friday morning we left for Pittsburgh.  We stopped once for lunch, which was TERRIBLE, and then kept going.  We got to Brickyard by mid-afternoon and enjoyed dinner and visiting for the evening.  We traveled to Alison and Kevin's and practically fell asleep in the driveway... 

Saturday morning we woke up and headed north to the Lake.  We arrived, and after lunch and Connor's brief nap, we headed down to the beach - Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Christine, Uncle John, Selah, and Bill and I and Connor.  Here are some pictures of the our time at the lake.

In the sand

first time in the lake

Grandpa had him jumping off the dock ~ he loved it!

cousin/niece Selah and Connor played all afternoon - they couldn't even stay still for a picture ;)

Saturday evening there were fireworks at the lake.  Bill and I watched from the dock while Grandma and Grandpa H watched Connor at the house - he slept through even the loudest of the fireworks!

Sunday morning we got ourselves packed back up and headed south to Pittsburgh again.  We arrived and went for a walk in the park with Alison, Kevin, Chloe and April.  Here are some pictures of our hike:

Connor and me ~ he's almost too big for the pack...

Connor and Chloe loved the cool water

Kevin and Alison and the girls

Sunday evening we 'chilled' - and rested up for the next day - the Fourth of July!  

We went to Mom-mom B's house for the picnic lunch.  We went back to Alison and Kevin's for dinner.  Here are some pictures of Monday:

Connor visiting with Aunt Michelle

Chloe and Connor - Buddies for life

Tuesday we packed the car, had nap time for Connor at Mom and Dad B's, then after lunch we visited with the Hoffman nieces and nephews.  I don't have any pictures of that... because the camera was on it's last battery... but, Chris got some pictures of Macey and Connor together (finally) awake at the same time!  We had a great visit with everyone and enjoyed catching up on all the news with Michael, Ethan, Lindsey, Avery, Kylie,... and Macey. :)  After we were done visiting, we headed for the turnpike and made it home.  What a great visit we had!

Connor was glad he got to see everyone - he misses you already, and so do Bill and I!  Come visit Hanover anytime!

sleepy...

I know... I promised I would put up pictures from the weekend we spent in Pgh.

We're just too sleepy...

that's right.... he's a side sleeper!  cute huh?!?

Just kidding!  The real reason is that I've been doing pretty much nothing but making cards this week ~ but on tomorrow's to-do list it says "write blog post"... so here's hoping!

7.4.11

Happy Fourth of July!  We're enjoying time with family and friends this weekend - look for a post about it soon! :)

Look what I can do!

Yesterday, Connor rolled over for the first time from his back to his belly.  Today I captured it on film. :)

Happy Birthday Bill!

Fabulous Husband :)

Great Gardener

Loves to swim!

Steelers fan to the core

Mr. Fix-it and Home Improvement dreamer

Wonderful Dad! :)

Love You Bill!  Happy 28th! :)

Five Months

Connor is five months old!

Playing "shepherd" after bath time

discovering a love of papers...

just lounging on my boppy...

really close to sitting up by himself!!!  and he spied the paper...

you wanted this paper to just sit next to me?

I want to touch it

ha ha!  I got it!

At five months old...

Connor is a "supported sitter" - still too wobbly to be by himself.  He is doing well with his rice cereal in the afternoon.  He is good at taking naps most days, and likes to smile at everyone!  He usually has something to talk about and loves the water.  We are still working on controlling the spit-up - but Connor is usually oblivious to it!  He is showing signs of teething and will put anything he get his hands on into his mouth.  He likes to play on his belly, and has figured out that we have a dog... :)

We love you Connor!

Auntie M

To: "Nanny Aunt Michelle Lee Poo" (rather long, but it has a nice ring to it)

We are so glad you came to stay with us.

We really don't know what we would have done without you!

We LOVED having you here.

First day "on the job"

Our family misses you already (Cinnamon too).

I love you "THIS" much!!

What a sacrifice you made for us.  

What hard work you have done.  

We are truely blessed to have had you take on such a 'job' and Connor has loved having you with him during the day.  He will miss you!   

We will miss you.  

Come back soon!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! 

Love you!

Grandpa Hoffman with Connor

Grandpa Barton with Connor

Dad Bill with Connor

Swimming Class

Given that Connor had such a fun time in our little kiddie pool with Selah and Chloe the other weekend, I decided a "Mommy and Me" swim class might be fun for him.  So, last night, I decided to try to find one here in Hanover to sign up for.

I found one at the YMCA.  It started today.  How about that!?!  They call it "Parent/Child swimming" and it's for ages 6-24 months (and Connor is only 5 months, but they didn't say anything about it...)  I have never been in the Y, but figured for the price it would be worth it and fun!

Bill and I got up and had Connor ready to go to be there at 9.  We were there at 8:45... maybe because we were a little excited. :)

The class had seven kiddos and their moms.  Connor was by far the youngest, with the other kids ranging from 10-22 months.  He loved it though!  He was kicking and seemed to enjoy being in the water.

Here are some pictures from the first 'lesson' - Enjoy!

Connor and Bill getting ready before class

kicking those legs!

"Mommy and Me"

He took it very seriously... ;)

"a natural" is what the instructor said... just saying... :)

What a Weekend! (times 3)

So this post really begins the weekend before Memorial Day - we've had busy weekends since then, and here is a photo recap:

May 20-22
Trip to Pittsburgh

Uncle Bill meets April!

Ritter side four generation photo

Connor with Great Grandma B

Motor Boat in the yard :)

May 27-29
Memorial Day weekend

Happy Memorial Day!

cereal time :)

"a little crabby" is what the bib says... not sure that's what's happening with this smiling guy! :)

June 10-12

Connor's Baptism

Aunt Christine was helping Connor "swim".  He loved the water!

Look at how many people we fit in the kiddie pool!  Chloe and Selah were showing Connor what to do in the water.

Mom-mom B and Mom-mom Ritter enjoyed s'mores on Saturday evening

April and Connor hanging out together - tummy time :)

Connor with a new favorite guy - Tom!

Connor on Baptism day with Grandma and Grandpa B and Bill and I

Cake for the baptism day celebration

We were so glad our family was able to come celebrate with us.  We had a great weekend and enjoyed being with family.  


As you can tell - things have been busy around here lately - but summer is ALMOST here, and that means relaxation is in sight! :)

coming soon...

Hi Everyone,
Sorry there hasn't been a post in a few days.  Things have been super busy around here!  A post is coming soon about all the happenings the Hoffman's have been having! ;)  Keep watching...

~ Laura