Videos of the action

Connor could be nicknamed the quicker picker upper since he likes to clean up spills.

He is also helping "make" Grandpa Ben's famous pizza.

Catching up

Connor is getting bigger by the day. He is learning "big boy" things but is seeming to be a little reluctant to talk. His favorite form of communication is the grunt and point method but he does have the word "kitty" down pat.

Grandma Ann & Grandpa Ben have started cooking with Connor. They have even purchased an adjustable height platform so he can be closer to/get involved in the action on the countertops.

Pool Time

Connor definitely enjoys playtime but especially enjoys it when it involves water. Grandma Ann & Grandpa Ben have turned it into a learning experience as they work on his numbers.

H-O-R-S-E

Nope, don't mean the basketball game but do mean a toy of the bouncing variety.

Connor got a horse from his grandparents for his birthday. He hasn't really been interested in it until recently. Here is a video of him "riding".

Keeping up with Connor

Happy Memorial Day! Connor is growing daily and is so much fun! He went from walking to running in what seemed to be a heartbeat.

He loves the dog crate. We think it is because it is more his size and he can easily sit in there. He also likes to "play" golf.

Connor is 1!!!!

Wow! We have made it to the one year mark. Connor's first birthday was yesterday (Sunday) and we spent the evening with Paul's family for a small celebration. As far as presents, he was more interested in the bags than what was in them. Oh well, that will probably change soon enough.

Next weekend, we celebrate with my family in a mega-celebration of Connor's birthday, my Mom's birthday, and Easter.

By the time we got to cake last night, Connor was definitely done with the entire ordeal. And apparently, he doesn't like our singing either.

He didn't get too involved in destroying his own little cake.

Daddy runs a half marathon

Paul ran the Zooma half marathon yesterday morning. This is a primarly women's race series although men are allowed to participate as well. In order to better fit in with the rest of the pack, Paul wore a hot pink running skirt, one of my jog bras, and a pony tail. You can't see the pony tail in this picture but I promise it is there.

He was asked to pose multiple times for pictures at the post race party and was the recipient of many cat calls. Considering he did not train for this race, and, in fact had only run 13 miles since completing the marathon in mid-February, he did a pretty respectable job. The course was pretty hilly and seemed to take a toll on alot of the runners.

Why did I not run? First, I didn't have the training mileage to do so. Second, I got roped into running a waterstop by my running coach.