9 Month Check-up

Last week, we took Conner for his 9 month Check-up. He is 25# 10 ou. He is 31 1/2 inches tall. Once again, this is off the charts. Dr. Voyles says he is perfectly proportioned, not fat. He said that he has been a little early on most of his milestones and by watching the way he was getting around the doctor's office, he thinks he will be an early walker. He said it will probably start before he turns 1 if not sooner. He gave Conner the green light to start table foods, and puffs. No meat though. Conner was excited to get this news. He has had a great week trying new foods. He is a great eater. He is even feeding himself with his fingers already after one week of trying it. His teachers have bragged on him every day as to how well he eats and how that haven't had to fight him to try things. It is so nice that he is a good eater. I know a lot of people go through fits and screaming at meal time trying to get their baby to eat, but we have never had that problem. He is always focused on his food and eating. No troubles there. Dr. Voyles also said he is perfectly healthy little boy. Excellent. That is just the way we like it. We have been blessed with a healthy baby. What more could we ask for?

9 Month Photo Shoot

Conner's 9 month Photos are online now. Go to http://www.capturedstudiosphotography.com/

Click on "Enter Website" then Click on "Online ordering."

Then click on "Babies and Children"

Then Select "Conner"

As you will see, He wasn't in the best mood. Just very sober and past due for his nap. He had just came from the doctor. Enjoy!!!!!!!

Conner's Busy Day

The temperature Saturday was 56 degrees. Wow. We haven't seen anything even close to that in a long long time. So, we got outside some to enjoy it before it goes away.

Conner had a busy, busy day. He spent the morning with Grandma and Grandpa Elfreich while Steve worked in the shop and I ran some errands and grocery shopped. They played hard all morning. Then it was off to our house for a bath and a nap. Then, we headed to the State Hospital to feed the ducks and get some much needed fresh air. Conner rode in his wagon and didn't really get excited about the ducks. They were staying in the water and didn't get too close to him, so he couldn't really get the whole effect of feeding the State Hospital ducks.

Then, we headed to Rockport where Granddaddy Payne had the barrel train hooked up and ready to roll. Conner was too little at Patoka to ride in it. He just got to sit in it. The weather has been to bad to pull it out again. So, G-daddy got it out Saturday. Conner rode around the yard in his barrel and was just as sober as could be. I think he loved it, because he never cried. I honestly think the motion was putting him to sleep. At times, you would see his head nod. Then, Mom and I left for an engagement party in Owensboro, and the boys stayed at the house for their boys night. When mom and I got home, Conner was zonked out on the couch between dad and Steve. He slept right through getting buckled in the car seat, and then getting out of the car seat and being placed in his crib. I haven't seen him that exhausted in a long time. It was an exciting day for him.

This dozer at Grandma and G-daddy's house has become one of his favorite toys. Steve pushed him around and he made motor noises.

Barrel train

Tooth #6

We noticed Sunday that Conner had another tooth pop through. It is on the bottom. This makes tooth #6. He is getting a mouth full.

First Overnight

Conner spent the night away from both of us for the first time Saturday night. He went to my parents House for his first overnight. He went up on Saturday afternoon and we picked him up Sunday morning and went to Church with my parents. I wasn't really worried about how Conner would do without us, I was more worried about how I would do without him. We all did fine. He was a very good little boy for his grandparents and I survived without any tears. It was definitely weird not having him around at bedtime.

We went to mass at St. Bernard's and then to my grandmothers house for Breakfast. Yesterday was her birthday, so there were quite a few visitors for a breakfast birthday celebration.

It became very obvious during mass that Conner had been spoiled rotten the short time he was at my parents. He was happy to see us this morning when we got there, but was quick to go back to grandma and G-daddy's arms. He reached for my mom to hold him through the whole mass and spent most of the mass giving his grandma sweet kisses. He didn't really want much to do with Steve or I. That little stinker is SPOILED. I think the three of them had a lot of fun together. Now that the first time is out of the way, I will be ready to try it again soon.

Grandmother and Conner

G-daddy and Conner

g-momma (that is what my dad is now calling her)

Conner's 9 month Birthday

Conner turned 9 months old today. Wow. He is getting so big and changing every day. If you blink, you may miss something. He is just the sweetest little boy. He is a cuddle bug, a love bug, and a sweetie pie. He brings a smile to everyone around him, even strangers. Conner is such a joy to be around.

He loves Bathtime.

He is giving kisses, now.

******What Conner is up to at 9 Months Old******

1. He claps
2. He waves
3. He does the hand motion "Come Here"
4. He gives kisses on the lips (He basically licks you)
5. He says "ma ma" and "da da"
6. He pulls up on everything
7. He walks back and forth while holding on to the couch
8. He is a cuddler (It is so sweet)
9. He jabbers a lot
10. He climbs over anything in his way. Legs. pillows, toys, etc.
11. He still goes to bed at 7 p.m.
12. He eats all stage 3 baby foods, cottage cheese, potatoes, yogurt, pudding, etc.
13. He plays well with his friends at daycare.
14. He is getting faster with his crawling. He will follow you everywhere.
15. He is into everything. Cabinets, toilets, cords.
16. He is a momma's boy.