3 Month Pictures

Check out Conner's 3 month Pictures.

1. Go to www.capturedstudiosphotography.com .
2. Click on "enter website"
3. Click on "online ordering"
4. Chose "Babies/ children"
5. Chose "CONNER"

We would love to hear what you think and which ones are your favorites.

Thanks, Tam

Summer Love

This summer, Kelsey and Madison Koester came over once a week to help me with Conner. They play with him, Love on him, and take care of him. They are great at diapers, bottles, and cuddling him to sleep. They also helped me out around the house. One would watch Conner, while the other one would help me with housework and Laundry. It was such a nice help to have them around so I could get at least some things done. You know how it is when you have a baby who needs all of your attention. Sometimes you don't get a shower or brush your teeth until 5 p.m.. With the girls here, I never thought twice about showering while they watched Conner or escaping to the basement for an hour to Iron. They are awesome. They are so good with Conner. He knows them and their voices and lights up when they are here. He knows he is going to get extra special attention when they come over.

It wasn't all work though. We had a girls lunch every week, with Conner of Course. Sometimes we would invite Steve to join us. We loved eating out every week. The girls always got to pick the restaurant. I usually always had a project waiting for the girls to work on. Photo Albums, Photo blocks, Birth Announcements, and even a Time Capsule for Conner. If it wasn't for Kelsey and Madison, I don't think his birth announcements would have hit the mail before he was 6 months.

We've made a few boxes of Brownies this summer, too. The girls are great cooks.

I think I have enjoyed having the girls around just as much as Conner did, if not more. They have made this summer even more special for me. I don't know what could have been better than spending time with Conner and my girls. If I decide to have another baby, I will consider planning the birth and maternity leave around the girls summer vacation. Thanks Girls. You are the best.

Trial Run

Today, Conner went to Daycare for the first time. It was a trial seperation for me and Conner, since I go back to work on Monday. My maternity leave has came to an end. I have had 12 wonderful weeks getting to know Conner and I loved every minute of it. Now, I must go back to work and Conner will take on a new adventure in his life. He will be attending The Deaconess Children's Enrichment Center. That is a big name for - Deaconess Daycare. It is on the Main Campus at Deaconess and so is the Evansville Surgery Center, where I work. We will only be seperated by a few parking lots, which is very nice to know. If I need to check on him, or want to go say HI, I can walk over there. I work 4 days a week, so Conner will get up with me on those days, and I will drop him off on my way. The Daycare is very well known for their excellence in education from 6 weeks of age through pre-school. The have a curriculum for their children even at 6 weeks of age. Pre-school is also offered at the center so, Conner will stay there until he starts kindergarten.

Today was very hard for me. I shed many, many tears and asked Steve to go with me when dropping off Conner. This was my best move. When we got to daycare, I was sitting in the back seat with Conner, CRYING. I told Steve that "I don't think I can do this." Steve got Conner out of his seat and I had to follow. I was prepared to sit in the car as long as it took. If Steve didn't go, I might not have made it into the building. I probably would have left. I cried when I left him, I cried all the way home, at home, in Wal-mart, again at home, and even on my way to pick him up. He was only scheduled 7am-noon. They were the longest 5 hours of my life. I am very glad we did a trial run before the real day, Monday.

I am sure this will get easier. It has too.

Conner meeting Miss Dorothy

So Cute

Just too Cute to not Blog this Picture.

Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair

Last night, we took Conner to his first Fair. The weather was perfect. We took him to see all of the animals. He seemed to enjoy himself.

Conner was checking out the tractors.

He found this one. It is a little closer to his size.

Nothing Runs Like A DEERE

Conner doesn't look all that excited about the Dairy Cow, But Steve sure does.

A piggy Breast feeding her babies. I know how she feels.
Conner looked at this and almost jumped out of Steve's arms and dove in. He loves to eat.

Cousins- Steve, Conner, Macy, Emma, and Mitchell here with "Buttercup."

Buttercup is Macy's cow.

Pucker UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conner's Baptism

On Sunday, July 19, Conner was Baptised at St. John's in Newburgh. Deacon Dave Rice lead the celebration. It was a beautiful ceremony. We chose Jamie and Ben Broeker as his Godparents. Conner was a very good little boy. He didn't cry at all until Deacon Dave poured the water over his head, which got in his eyes, ears, and mouth. This made Conner really mad. I don't blame him. The water used for his Baptism, was Rainwater from mine and Steve's wedding day. It rained the morning of our wedding, so Tim and Stephanie caught rain in Tupperware bowls and presented it to us the next day. We froze it, for the baptism of our children. It was very, very special to us to have the water from our wedding day to use for this special day. Thanks, Tim and Steph.

After mass, we had a celebration at our house. We had dinner, drinks, and lots of desserts. Everything was wonderful. We had unseasonably great weather. It was only about 75 degrees. It was just beautiful. We had a great time celebrating Conner with family and friends.

The Elfreichs

The Elfreichs


The Paynes

Jamie and Conner

Conner, Deacon Dave, Steve, Tammy, Jamie and Ben

"THE BATHTUB"

The Kelfreichs

Steve, Tammy, Sophie, and Conner

Steve, Tammy, and Conner

The Man of the Hour

Cute!!!!

10 Weeks Old Today

Conner is 10 weeks old today. He is changing every day. The realization hit me this morning, followed by many tears, that I only have 2 more weeks left of maternity leave. I am not looking forward to going back to work, but until Obama gives us all free health Insurance, I will work. We took Conner to The Deaconess Children's Enrichment Center, his daycare, last Friday to meet his teachers and finish up his enrollment. I cried when we walked in. I know, every one of you have been through this too. I am not the only one who has to deal with leaving their baby with strangers the first day back to work. I am just really dreading that first day and week and month. I dread it all. I have become very attatched to that little man. We will survive.

Nine Weeks Old

Conner at 9 weeks old. Simply Adorable and Lovable.

First Swim

Last night, we took Conner swimming at his grandma and grandpa Elfreich's. The water was a little chilly, but he did fine. He didn't last long. He was more interested in eating than swimming. The boy likes to eat. He will eat anywhere you let him, even in a cold swimming pool.

What better to do after a nice swim than to get on some dry clothes and cuddle with grandma?

2 Month Check- Up

Today, was Conner's 2 month Dr. Check-up. He is 16 pounds and 25.5 inches long. He is in the 95% in both height and weight. He is a big boy. He got his first round of shots today and was not a happy camper. He was really mad for quite some time. I know they hurt him, but I think they hurt me worse. He is right on track for everything.

Love

When I got married to Steve 3 years ago, I never thought I would fall in love with another guy. Especially a short, bald, fat guy who poops in his pants. Life changes in an instant. I love you, Conner.

Bath time Fun

More Cute Bath Time Pictures

7 Weeks Old

Here is a bit of what Conner is up to at 7 weeks old.

1. He smiles and Laughs a lot now. Everything is funny to him.
2. He is very attatched to his mommy and daddy. He knows their voices and gets upset if he can't see them. Spoiled, I know.
3. He tries to talk to everyone and everything. It is a lot of coo-ing and babble, but oh so cute.
4. He loves his bath time
5. He grasps everything from finger, to shirts, and necklaces.
6. He has a very strong neck and he holds his head up for a long time looking around.
7. He hates to have his diaper or clothes changed. He cries and pouts with his bottom lip out until it is over.
8. He loves his play time under his jungle yard thing.
9. He rolls over on his own.
10. He is starting to drool.

11. Last but not least, he is just the cutest thing I have ever laid my eyes on.