Happy Father's Day

Conner would like to wish the Father Figures in his life a very Happy Father's Day. You are all very special to him and a very big part of his life. Thanks for everything you do for Conner, especially the endless love you show him. He doesn't realize how lucky he is.Conner and his daddy, G-daddy, and Grandpa Conner and his Godfather, Ben

Swimming

We took Conner swimming tonight. He has spent a lot of time in his little pools and he went swimming in the kiddie pool at Shakamak. This was the first time he has been in a big pool since last summer when he was little. He loved it. He splashed and kicked and laughed at his dad as he flopped all around. His favorite was riding in the red boat. He loved it.
"Is that a Giant Bath Tub?"

We also got to go see Steve's antique John Deere tractor.

13 Months Old

Conner is now 13 Months old. He has changed so much in the last month. He has grown personality wise. He is so observant of his surroundings. He is trying hard to communicate through pointing and head nods or shakes and he is trying to tell us stuff through baby babble. He wants to show you stuff all the time. He is so smart. It is amazing what he remembers from day to day or week to week. He doesn't miss a beat. He is so much fun to be around and he makes me smile every time I am around him.

*******What Conner is Up to at 13 Months Old*******

1. He is getting more hair. It is light blond.
   
2. His eyes are dark green.
   
3. He is still a love bug. He kisses and hugs every one. He blows kisses all the time.
   
4. He is now an expert walker.
   
5. He answers every question with a head shake or nod.
   
6. He understands a lot of what you say to him and will respond appropriately.
   
7. He says, mom, dad, ball, bird, dog, and ought-o.
   
8. He is dancing now. It is really cute. He doesn't even need music.

9. If you are sitting on the floor, He will turn around and back up until he is sitting on you.

10. He loves to play catch and toss with a ball.

11. He loves to put his mega blocks together and then take them apart.

12. He loves to put things in and out. He fills up a bucket with stuff one by one, then takes it out one by one.

13. He hides stuff all the time. We will find stuff in cabinets, trash cans, toilets, and the fridge.

14. He knows where his ear is and will point to it on demand.

15. He still loves to be outside.

16. He is currently getting 4 top molars and 2 eye teeth.

17. His favorite food is Bananas. He also loves chicken nuggets, meatballs, cheese, applesauce, yogurt, and pudding.

18. He still loves books.

Turkey Run Camping

We went to Turkey Run State Park Thursday through Sunday with Stanton and Shirley. Conner had a lot of fun playing ball, riding in his wagon. swimming in his pool, playing with dogs, blowing bubbles, and spending time with his grandparents.

Shakamak Camping

Steve, Conner, and I spent the long Memorial Day weekend at Shakamak State Park in Jasonville, IN. Conner had a blast playing hard outdoors. He is all boy. He had a great time.

Summer Fun

This weekend was Sunny and warm. Sunday was very warm. So, Conner got to do some fun outside stuff with water that we haven't got to do yet because we haven't topped 80 too many days. We played with water a lot. He played with the garden hose, his sprinkler he got for his birthday, and bowls of water. He loved it all. Anything to be outside is his idea of fun.


The two baby birds outside Conner's window.
We open his blinds and check on them at least 5 times a day.

C0nner helped me transplant some flowers Friday. He dug in the mud and raked mulch.

Sunday, he started out with clothes. But it was way too hot for that.

He's happier and cooler naked.

These are OR bowls full of water. He sat in them for a good half hour under a shade tree. Happy as a clam.

Bathing Beauty!!!!!!

Headed in for a snack!

Birthday Gift

Conner's special Birthday plate finally came in the mail today. Better late than never.

Conner's 1st Birthday Party

On Saturday, May 8th, Conner turned one. We had a cowboy get together at the Elfreich Ranch for a few of our Buckaroo's family and friends. The weather was a windy and chilly 65 degrees, but us cowboys and cowgirls know how to brave the weather. We ate a traditional cowboy grub of fried chicken and all the fixins. We topped it off with soft drinks and spirits. Then there was cake and ice cream. There was plenty of fun had on the stage coach ride (AKA Barrel train). The other cowboys and cowgirls came bearing gifts for the cowboy of honor. Best of all, everyone showed up in their best western attire. We had a great time at the Elfreich Ranch celebrating Conner's first year. Much love to our little cowboy as we start his next year of life.

The costume table.

Conner's smash cake.

Conner and Brady in the stage coach. Brady was a frightened little cowboy. He feared being attacked by robbers on horses. Next year, he will be ready to brave the adventure.

Conner and his cake.

This is pretty good.

Everyone else's cake.

Grandaddy and Conner

His shirt read "Cowboy. Will walk for Boots."

The Stage coach.

Sophie

Modern Towns people.

Conner kissing Brady for the puzzle and fridge magnets.

Sophie and Hannah
Kyle in the back

Cowboy Conner