Happy Belated 4th of July

Happy 4th of July, Everyone!

I have had an exciting past few weeks, especially on the weekends. Last weekend Mommy and I went swimming with Nana and Aunt Becky at Aunt Becky's house. It was my first time in a big pool and it was a little cool at first, but I got used to it and really liked playing in the water. Mommy bought me water wings, but they were too big, so everyone took turns holding me in the pool.

This past weekend I went to my first Little League game and helped cheer on my friend Sam's team; he plays 8 & 9 year old ball for Oconee. They beat Athens and got to continue on in the tournament, but we didn;t get to go watch them on Friday because I went to my first 4th of July Parade in Colbert. I really liked watching all the people and cars go by. I got to meet lots of Mommy and Daddy's friends and all of their kids too. I can't wait to go back next year when I am old enough to get the candy they throw out at the parade.

That afternoon Mommy, Daddy, and I hung out at the house. Daddy and I took a dip in the baby pool and Mommy took our pictures. Here I am posing with Mommy right after the parade and with Daddy in the pool.

My first night away from home and other cool stuff!

On Saturday night, I spent my first night away from home with my Nana and Popaw, while Mommy and Daddy went to Ms. Whitney's wedding.

We went on walks and played and Nana bought me some new shoes and a new baby gym. I love to lay under it and watch the toys sway back and forth to the music.

On Sunday, we went to church and then I got to go meet my Grandma Carrie (one of my great-grandmothers) and Mama Dot (my great-great-grandmother). They fed me and played with me, I really liked meeting them - Mommy will post some of those pictures soon.

I have learned a few new things tricks lately. I have discovered that Mommy's arms and fingers taste really good and are great for chewing on, when I can't get to my own hands. I have also been trying to stand - I really like it when someone holds me up and lets me put my feet on the ground and look around, that really makes me happy :) Also, Mommy and Daddy have been helping me to learn to crawl, since I wiggle forward and backwards when I'm on my stomach, but I can't seem to make my arms and legs work at the same time, so I just kind of slide on my chest across the floor.

More updates soon - love you all, Connor

What I have been up to since summer began!

Mommy and daddy got me a pool the other day - I'm not sure if I like it though, the water is a little cold at first, but I got use to it. Here's a picture of me in my first bathing suit and rash guard from my favorite Aunt Becky.

Here I am with Mommy going for my first dip -

and this is what I thought of the water!

I started rolling over the other night -it's pretty neat actually, I just can't seem to figure out how to get back to my stomach just yet. Here is a video Mommy took of me rolling over last friday.

I have also started to hold a few things in my hands - here I am with my new soccer rattle. It's really fun to shake, but sometimes I hit myself in the head, since I'm just figuring out my coordination.

I saved the best for last - here's a picture of me smiling for the camera.

Baptism

Connor was Baptized on Sunday the 18th at Christ the Lord Lutheran in Lawrenceville.

He was so good through out the entire service. He slept the whole time and only winced and turned red when he got water sprinkled on his head.

Jillian and Scott are Connor's Godparents and we are so blessed to have them both in our lives.

Here Connor is with Grandpa Charlie and Grandma Debbie; this was the first time they got to see Connor.

We'll have some more pictures posted in the next few days!

Look what I can do

Connor has been learning a few new things over the past few weeks, like smiling and lifting his head and holding it up. Here are a few pictures of some of the new things he has learned.

He's holding his head up and pulling up his back legs at the same time - this causes him to rollover sometimes, which doesn't really impress him all that much.

One of the only smiles we have been able to catch with the camera. Doesn't he look too cute in his Oshkosh b'gosh?

Sometimes he gets upset and this is how we spend a portion of our evenings, but overall he's a great baby!

All of the newborn pics are up!

Here is the link (www.hnmphotography.com) - Clients, View Proofs, OMara, then baby.

He sure is a cute kid, if I do say so myself!

Sneak Peek of Newborn Pics!

On Saturday, we took Connor to go have his newborn photos done. The photographer has posted these two pictures of Connor to her blog as a sneak peek. I'll post most once they're available to view.
This is his Georgia hat that his Mimi gave him, doesn't he look adorable?

Yes, he has a baby faux-hawk! It was not intentional, but his hair is wild and does whatever it wants to do at the time.