San Franscico and Napa Valley

Brian and I just got back from our first long trip away from Connor - Hard as it was to leave, we had a great time just the two of us! We spent a few days in San Francisco exploring the great city -I would definitely have a tighter rear end if I lived there -hill after hill after hill! We toured Alcatraz, ran through the Golden Gate National park, explored the piers and Fisherman's Wharf and had some wonderful dinners. We spent a little longer in wine country -wining and dinning! we also made time for hiking the Muirwoods -amazing, had a great bike trip through lower Sonoma, and several vineyards tours. It really is amazing how much goes into making wine. It was a great trip we highly recommend but it was certainly wonderful to see our little Connor smiling at us again!!

A trip to the Zoo

This Past weekend the three of us took a trip to the Knoxville Zoo. I think Brian and I enjoyed it more than Connor -since we have not been in like 20 years -but Connor did have wide eyes and waving hands at most of the animals! I also wanted to post a short clip of Connor's new dance move that he does to Mickey Mouse Playhouse. hope everyone is having a great week!

Welcome Fall

As much as I have resisted letting go of Summer -Fall schedules and routines and football are apon us. Connor has started Mother's Day out -or as I call it "school" -on Tuesday's and Thursday's and is loving it. His teachers say he is adjusting very well and is learning to play with kids his on age.He has also begun Kindermusik which is a great program especially with his attraction to music. Myself not knowing what to do with my new fund free time have gone back to work as a PRN dietitian at Parkwest Medical - for those of you who do not know what PRN is -it's basically as needed, so I act as the relief RD when people are scheduled off. I am loving it! It is so nice to be able to use my brain and have adult time but still be able to pick up Connor and be a mommy. Otherwise are usually crazy fall has begun with Junior League in full swing, Brian is still busy with Rotary, Nucleus and work, and of course the much anticipated begining of football! Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Labor Day

We had a great & Busy Labor Day weekend with beautiful weather. Friday Brian and I took Connor to the park -he is just starting to enjoy the swing - and out to dinner which is always an adventure. We celebrated our last day at the pool on Saturday and then Nonnie and Grandad volunteered to take Connor for a sleepover and Brian and I enjoyed a relaxing date night -thank you Nonnie and Grandad! Sunday night we ventured to boomsday by boat with my brother's Ryan and Brett and their friends Matt and Sarah, The fireworks were awesome as usual, and the boat was definately a great way to watch, we were just smart to be the last ones in and the first ones out - with 405 thousand people there it gets a little crowded! Finally on Monday we had a family get together at the Lake House -Thank you Watkins family for hosting all of us! Hope everyone else enjoyed the 3 day weekend and the begining of football season -GO Dawgs!

On the Move

Whether it is in the pool or on the ground -Connor is definately on the move! He absolutely loves the pool and starts waving his hands as soon as he see's the water, He can touch the ground in the baby pool -making it a whole new world of freedom in his float. As for in the house-he is definately crawling, he kinda uses one foot and one knee, I think he can move faster that way! Babyproofing has begun!

Jumping crazy

Connor's Favorite thing is his Jumpy seat - he could spend hours in it - He has not reached the weight limit although I am not so sure about the safety limit. I also included some photos of Brian and his dad and brother playing golf at the Honor's - they treated Doug for his birthday -they had beautiful weather and the pictures are gorgeous> and the picture of Connor and the Mowery boys over for dinner was too cute not to post! Lara had a much better picture than I did

Lazy Hazy Crazy Summer

July and August have been busy months soaking up the last of summer. Brian and I recently celebrated our 6 year anniversary - crazy! Connor is now a little over 8 months old, He has 2 teeth and is getting more I think (classic teething signs are strong) He is not crawling yet -but is extremely close, and moble nonetheless, I recently caught him going towards an outlet (we aren't quite babyproof yet) and grabbed his hand and told him No - he turned around and laughed at me only to do it again and see my reaction -I think I'm in trouble. He is also becoming more independant in feeding himself -making meal times much more fun, although we are still struggling a little with the sippy cup. He Loves Mickey Mouse and is so precious whenever the "hot dog" song comes on and he starts to dance. These last few weeks we have been swimming a lot -Connor loves the water, and have had several friends over for dinner. A group of my good friends from high school came over one night, the McDowell's and Waughs and their precious crazy kids who are shirtless due to the water gun fights, and the Addicks and Mowery's with their kids -unfortunately with 4 moving babies i did not get a great shot. We also spent a great morning with the McDowells at the fruit and berry patch picking lots of great fruit. It has been a great summer!