Cereal

After Connor's doctor's appointment last Friday, we knew we could start rice cereal in the very near future.  He has been showing "signs" of being ready to move on from a liquid only diet - he watches people eat, not seeming entirely satisfied after feedings - so we decided to give it a try.

Monday was the debut! After he ate at 4, we put him in the swing and Bill gave him his first "bites".  In reality, it really wasn't very solid, but it was with a spoon, which was brand new to Connor.  I think he did very well and when we tried again today he happily ate from the spoon.  Some of it ended up coming right back out today, but that was mostly toward the end of the little bowl and I think he was getting full.

Hope you enjoy the videos! :)

Happy Memorial Day!

Four Months

Connor on his official four month birthday, May 21st.

Connor and Mom on Mother's Day (he was worried about getting his photo taken...)

Ready for church with his friend Daisy!

Fuzz head playing on the blanket. :)

Connor had his four month check-up today ~ here are the stats:

14.6 lbs (34.5 percentile)

26 inches (82 percentile - HOLY COW!)

Feet

 not sure why this one won't turn... but you get the idea :)

Random...

Here are a few random pictures of things that have happened in the last few weeks...

Connor and his big cousin Chloe at Easter - gee... can you tell their moms are twins?!!? ;)

Michelle and Connor on my first day back to work - and yes... Connor is yawning...

like father, like son... Bill and his mom and dad worked on putting new doors in the last weekend in April (another post on that coming soon when everything is finished up)

photo shoot with Aunt Michelle in the cutie pie outfit -  Michelle says this is a "Laura face"

More photos in a few days - maybe a movie clip of Mr. Talkative, or maybe we'll catch a big grin on the camera... :-D

Happy Mother's Day!

We Love You!!!

Bill and Laura

Ha!

Guess we have a personality starting to show... 

;)

New Niece!

April Hope Sanders was born on Monday 4.25.11

We are happy to have another niece and can't wait to watch her grow up to be a wonderful lady! :)

(this picture is not mine... it's from Alison's blog)

Managing

Well hello...

There are no pictures for this post.  That's because I would have a hard time telling you just exactly where the camera is at this moment.  We are managing here - but it's been a whirlwind of a week!

We celebrated Easter in Pittsburgh with both families - Hoffman's and Barton's on Sunday, plus Ritter's on Friday.  We had a great time catching up with everyone and showing off Connor - who doesn't like to sleep when he could be doing much more fun things like visiting! :)

We were blessed to receive Grandma Hoffman's bedroom furniture set - but that also meant it had to find it's way to Hanover.  Bill did the very labor intensive job of installing the hitch to our Jeep, getting the UHaul, working with Dad Hoffman to load it up, driving it back to Hanover, working with Tom to unload it, and returning the trailer throughout the weekend. 

Auntie-Nanny-Michellelee (we're working on a shorter title...) moved in two Wednesdays before Easter to learn all about Baby Connor and figure out where to put all her stuff in our tiny living room which is where she is calling home for the next few weeks.  Michelle has graciously taken the job of watching Connor while I'm at work.  I went back on Tuesday and have 33 days left (and YES, I am counting!).  I was broken-hearted leaving for school on Tuesday.  If I thought giving birth was going to be the hardest thing, I was completely wrong (I know, I know, it's probably the easiest thing about having a child).  The last three days have been manageable, but I can't wait for summer time when I'm home again full time.

So... needless to say, our house is a wreck and that is okay.  We're taking it one day at a time.  :)

Happy Easter!

Up from the grave He arose,

With a mighty triumph 'or his foes

He arose a victor from the dark domain

and he lives forever with saints to reign!

talking, talking, talking

Doing

What have we been doing recently?

Going to church

 Connor hanging out with bass player Wes in the band at church - wearing his shades to match ;)

 "flirting" with Miss Mabel after the service

Visiting Dad at work!

 We surprised him on Wednesday during second mod - he really was surprised! 

Taking walks

it was sunny... but still kinda chilly, so we went with the shades and the hat - he's so cool! :)

I think I see a smile!!! :)

So... Here are some more pictures - this time with smiles!

No Joke, he's Mr. Serious

So... I decided to take some pictures of Connor yesterday. I figured it would be fun to get some "good ones" now that he can smile, and will look directly at me.

Well... as you can see... he was looking at me, but wasn't cracking a smile! I think I got some good serious shots though - we'll work on some with smiles a different day!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Dad Hoffman! We love you!

Hope your day was a great one!

Arms

Recently, Connor has decided to use his arms more - most of the time, his hands are closed in fists, which makes me think that he wants to "fight" - which we pretend to do - or that he is a Superhero off to save the world ...

I know it's just my imagination, but it's still fun to play! :)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Chris! We love you! :)

Two Months

Connor had his two month appointment today!

He is 11 lbs 10 oz. (48th percentile)
and 23.5 inches (70th percentile)

He is learning to smile at us and makes noises other then crying (wahoo!!!)
He does a GREAT job on his belly and can roll over from his belly to his back going to the left and the right.
He still likes the ceiling fan, but also enjoys his bouncy seat and swing a little more then he used to.
Most of the time he is very serious - looking around and taking it all in.

We love you Connor and are excited to keep watching you grow!

Memories in the Making

We are so glad that we made it to Pittsburgh for Connor to meet his Great-Grandma Hoffman.

We'll miss you Grandma!