Free time

When I have free time after Connor goes to bed, which is 7:30, I don't find myself in front of the t.v. I usually go to my computer and check my google reader, post another blog, check facebook or check my email. Seldom do I turn on the t.v. and watch "my shows". My shows in in quotations because I don't really have shows anymore that I watch. Justin and I used to watch The Biggest Loser and LOST. We used to watch Next Iron Chef and Next Food Network Star and those are no longer on our list of things to do after 7:30. I think it is so interesting that my computer has pretty much replaced my t.v. (as I am sitting here blogging at 8 pm when I could be getting ready for LOST). Just a thought; the times are changing.

Bath time

More bath pics. I love bathing her because she enjoys it so much. She would stay in for a half hour if I let her but can't because of her eczema. No worries; the 10 minutes she is allowed to stay in the tub are perfect.

Connor's Birthday is Coming up

I don't know where to begin with the birthday planning.  We are having Connor's birthday at my parents' house because we have so much family and so many special friends.  We have been to a couple of 1st birthdays this year and I have gotten good ideas that will hopefully help.  It is funny because I have taken mental notes of likes  from each party I am not going to go crazy with decorations.  I figured that the people there will be the decorations.  We went to Caroline's 1st birthday and the decorations were perfect.  Monica made  snowflakes that she hung and also put up a few balloons.  Monica and also another 1st birthday party we went to, dumped a huge tub of toys for all the children to play with.  That was a great idea!  There will be beer and wine; isn't the party more for adults?  As far as goodie bags, I don;t know what route I am going to take on these.  I have to do some more thinking.  Another 1st birthday party we went to there were bags for all children and in the bags were cute little toys that Connor actually played with.  My stand is that I don't want to put together bags that result in being thrown away but at the same time I can't spend too much on them either!  What to do?  I am sure I will find a solution.

I am having someone makes Connor's birthday outfit and bib.  I can't wait to see it!  It is my neighbors mom that has her own business.  You can find her stuff at etsie.com and her business name is jewellulu Designs.  She will make and embroider almost anything!  She also has a great reputation so check her out!

On another note, my camera charger should have come in the mail (we didn't check the mail yesterday) so bring on more pictures and videos of the little girl!  Happy Sunday!

A Whole lotta Nothing Going on

There is absolutely nothing going on right now and that is because I do not have ANY school work to do.  I finished my masters degree and could not be more excited!  Now I get to come home everyday and play with Connor with not one reservation or thought about the work that I need to get done after she goes to bed. I am so happy right now!  A long two years but well worth it.  I wouldn't have done it any different either.  So cool.

Now, if I could just find my camera charger, I will post some more pictures of the little girl.  She is so much fun.  Just tonight she started standing on her own and actually taking a couple of steps toward different pieces of furniture.  She is such a joy.  Now if I could somehow find a way to get her to stop digging her eight little teeth into her crib, we would be golden!

Rub a Dub Dub

Every once in  a while Connor gets a chance to take a bath with her cousins.  It is so neat to watch them love on each other and play with each other.  Now that Connor is mobile, they play even more.  I can't wait to see them in a year.  The girls are just so sweet to her.

( I have to give credit to this picture to Erin.  She took this while she was visiting in December.  Thank you Erin!)