Connor's 10 Month Photos

Connor recently had a photo shoot with our good friend Thelen Wright and I wanted to share some. Thelen did a great job and even found some smiles on a grouchy boy that morning

Go Dawgs!

Road trip to Athens - some of us came out ahead of others but we all had a great time. Brian and I went down with Tom and Jenny Moore and thanks to the Rileys were able to stay in an Athens hotel -impossible to find! We had a great time tailgating and even didn't mind fighting the crowds after the game. We also got to spend a lot of time with my brothers Ryan and Brett in town for the game -we tried to hang with the college kids but only made it until a little after midnight, what parenthood will do to you! Connor stayed in Knoxville with his Nonnie and Grandad - (thank you so much for helping!) but he definately was supporting the right team!

Car Wreck

First and foremost -everyone is OK, but yes Brian and I got into a car wreck last weekend, obviously fairly bad -luckily Connor was not with us. We were leaving Margot MacDonald's beautiful wedding reception at Hoslton Hills Country Club and unfortunately chose Magnolia Avenue to travel home - the accident happened right in front of good ole Catholic High where an oncoming vehicle turned left without yielding. Brian did not even have time to hit the brakes -we hit them at probably 40 mph. Brian and I only had some bumps and bruises, the other vehicle did have 2 children in it, one not in a carseat - she was sent to the hospital for observation for 24 hours - no outstanding injuries found. A female passenger also had a injured vertebrae - again released from the hospital. It certainly is a wake up call and reminder how quickly life can change, and how blessed we each are for everyday.

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!