The 4-H Fair

We went to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair Wednesday night. It had rained a lot that day and when we got there at 5:45 p.m., the car said it was 80 degrees outside. We got lucky. There was a small breeze. By the time we left though, it had started getting sticky. We had a great time. Conner really enjoyed all of the animals. We saw everything there was to see. Cows, pigs, goats, sheep, llamas, chickens, rabbits, and so much more. He loved them all. We got to get up close and personal with all of the cows and he really liked petting them. It was all good until a really big Black Angus mooooed right in his face. He wasn't a big fan of that one cow. No big tears, just a squirm and whimper like "Let's get the &*#@ out of here." He got to eat mini corn dogs and he even got a balloon. It was a great experience.Steve, Conner, and Macy
Conner would pet the cow and then yank his hand away and laugh.
That is what Macy is laughing at. She is standing next to Buttercup (Brown). Macy and Buttercup got a Reserve Champion Ribbon. We also heard that Buttercup is Expecting. Congratulations Buttercup.

"Bye, Bye Buttercup. Good luck in the show tonight."

This lamb loved Conner's shoe. I am not sure why because Conner's feet do not smell like roses. He has really stinky feet at the end of the day. Steve and I were talking to each other and I look at Conner who was making a really funny face and beginning to wiggle. I look down and this sheep has his foot in his mouth. Conner didn't seem to care. He thought it was hilarious. So, we had to let the sheep chew on it about 20 more times before we could leave him alone.

Maybe sheep can't smell!!!!!

This is Conner telling that Sheep Bye.

Of Course we saw some GREEN!!!

The END!!!!!!!

His First Tent

What little guy doesn't like a tent? Steve and Conner put together his very first tent on Monday night. Conner was very involved in helping his dad. He was more excited about putting it together than playing in it when it was finished. I wonder where he gets his love to build things???? It is just the right size for Conner and a guest. The finished project.

Turtle Soup

We went to the St. Bernard's Summer Social today and bought our turtle soup. We gave it to Conner for his dinner. He loves Turtle soup. He ate 3 baby bowls.

14 Months Old

Conner turned 14 months old on Thursday. It is hard to believe it has been 2 months since the Big Birthday. It is amazing how much a baby can grow and change in those 8 weeks. He is a much better walker than he was 2 months ago, he communicates so much better with people, and he knows more about his surroundings. He is becoming a little man.

.......What Conner is up to at 14 months old......

1. He says mom, dad, bird, ball, dog, and the latest word is BUBBLES.
2. He eats his food with a spoon all by himself. He is pretty smooth with it.
3. His favorite foods are chicken nuggets, pudding, applesause, yogurt, goldfish, and most of all BANANAS.
4. His favorite things to do are swim, go for wagon rides, play in the sprinkler, play with bubbles, watch the world pass by from atop his steps in the living room window, and visit his grandparents.
5. He explores every place he goes like he is on an adventures. He checks out his surroundings and gets excited to find new toys, or books that he doesn't have at home.
6. He points and grunts trying to show you what he sees.
7. He is very well behaved on outings most of the time. He loves to go and see.
8. He is still very loving. We are told every day when we pick him up from school that "he loved on everyone today." You know when you go to greet him in the morning, that you will be met with a kiss, a hug, and a pat on the back. What more could you want when you start your day.
9. He has all of his teeth except his bottom molars. They are on the way in now.
10. He will point to his ears when asked where they are and his feet and his toes.

4th of July

Steve, Conner, and I went to the Deaconess Parking garage Sunday night to watch the Evansville Fireworks. It was the perfect spot. The weather was clear, 89 degrees at 9 p.m., but you would never have known. There was a cool breeze blowing on the top floor of the garage. Conner was a perfect angel. He loved the fireworks. He clapped and cooed at all the fireworks. He sat on his blanket at had snacks and milk. It was like a little picnic. We had the best view because we could see fireworks going off all over the city leading up to the big show. He stayed up till the end of the show but fell asleep on the way home.

The best seat in the House.