November Update

What up, Friends?

Been a fun fall thus far. I've been digging the changing leaves and cooler temps - my carseat is a LOT more comfortable when it's cooler outside. And, Mom got me this sweet hat that has a FIRETRUCK on the side. It's cool. I've been growing a ton, too - I'm now wearing 6-9 month stuff, and some of my straight-up 6 Month clothes are fitting kinda snug. Pretty crazy, since I just turned 5 months last week. Also, I recently had another doctor's appointment, and I was 17.3 pounds and 27 inches long. That means I've put on almost 10 pounds since I was born, and I've grown half a foot. Dudes. I'm huge. Also, I've advanced in the food department - I've recently chowed on some sweet potatoes, squash, and prunes. But my favorite item to eat? My toes. I love 'em. I go at them EVERY diaper change. Yum yum!

Oh yeah, I also rolled over for my Old Man the other day. Haven't done it yet for Mom. Just keeping it between us dudes for now.

So, I've got some pics for you. Some of my sister and me playing in the leaves. Some of me looking handsome. And some of me from Thanksgiving, my most recently celebrated holiday. Enjoy, people!

Talk to ya.
Connor

"Playing" with The Sister. Just wait until I'm bigger than you, Sis.

So, these are leaves, huh?

Is this supposed to be fun? ;)

Whatever.

I adore my Dad. His voice is one of the best things ever.

You think the blue eyes will stick?? Let's hope so - they've already won over Mommy!

Maybe my blue eyes can help me with my future job?

Love my Gran.

And my Grandpa.

And my Grandma Jo.

And my hand. :)

Happy (belated) Turkey Day!!

Meet Connor Patrick!: 4 Months - Traveling, Trick-or-Treating, & Eating,...

Meet Connor Patrick!: 4 Months - Traveling, Trick-or-Treating, & Eating,...: "What up people. It's been a fun last few weeks. I've been reaaaaalllly busy, not that I really have any say in it - my Mom really keeps us..."

4 Months - Traveling, Trick-or-Treating, & Eating, OH MY!

What up people.

It's been a fun last few weeks. I've been reaaaaalllly busy, not that I really have any say in it - my Mom really keeps us moving, you know?? Let's see....since I last wrote, I've celebrated Halloween, taken my first ride on Daddy's shoulders, played in a tent with my sister, had my first bites of rice cereal, gone on my first airplane ride (to TEXAS!), and played in the leaves! Here are the pictures - enjoy!! Feel free to admire my handsomeness as you browse. ;)

Talk to ya.
Connor

Yum. Halloween treats! And stickers! FUN!!

Trick-or-Treat! I'm a Monkey!

Yup, TWO little monkeys. Be afraid.

Hanging in our very first tent that we made with Mommy. I'll help a little more next time we make one. ;)

Mom's attempt to get me to sleep longer - rice cereal. It's working, kinda. But, man, the stuff seriously sucks. As you can clearly see from my expression.

Seriously, WHAT is going in my mouth?????

I am not amused.

Hey! So, this is kinda fun.... :)

See??? See???? FEET!!! They're so COOL!!!

With my Mom and The Sister on a vintage train in Grapevine, TX. It was pretty fun!! Choo-choo!!!

Texas is FUN!!

While in Texas, we went to our friends Brynn and Bradyn's house. Here is my sister giving Bradyn a hug good-bye and falling on top of me. Yeah, never mind me, sis, I'll just lay her, defense-less. Thank God for my Gran, who saved me.

I love my Gran. She and I were buddies in Texas, because my sister caught a stomach bug and hogged Mommy's attention.

My Mom's horrible attempt at a cool picture. I didn't feel like cooperating. But, that's our plane in the background. Whatev.

I'm not sure how I feel about this hat. Why are you laughing??

That's it people. Have a good Thanksgiving. And, just to prove that I'm a funny guy....this one's for all you ladies out there....

Almost 4 Months!

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to check in really quick to share some pictures of my growing cuteness. That's right, folks, I'm one handsome devil. :) It's been a fun month. I met my Uncle Dave. He's cool. Been to see my buddy Robert (and the rest of his fam) up in Minnesota. That was quite the long roadtrip, but I came out of it ok, although Mommy and Daddy seemed really pooped when we got home. I've also been to a few pumpkin patches....don't really see what the big deal is about those, but maybe they'll be more fun next year when I can walk. Other than that, I've just been chilling here at home with the fam, learning new things every day! I've recently discovered that I have feet!! They're fun to grab. I also really enjoy playing in my jump-a-roo, talking, and laughing! That's my new trick - I especially like to giggle at my Dad and my sister. They're pretty goofy. Enjoy the pics and the video at the end.

Talk to ya.
Connor

Me and The Sister

Tummy Time is much more tolerable now that I'm bigger. :)

Ready for a Chiefs game! (turns out they lost. boo.)

That's right. I'm so cute, it IS scary.

Meeting my Uncle David for the first time. He's cool.

I have a pretty cool big sis, I guess. One night when Mommy was cooking, I was pretty sad and lonely in my swing. Emily brought her chair into the red room to hang out with me, all on her own. That was pretty cool of her. Made me stop crying!

Here I am hanging at my buddy Robert's house, in MN.

Dude. I do not find these Pumpkin Patch places enjoyable. What's the big deal anyway?? I'm still in this darn carseat!

Life. Whatcha gonna do??

Me and Robert. I'd sit up, if I, um, could.

Whoa. What was that? (Go Jayhawks, by the way.)

As promised in my earlier post, a picture of me in my hospital bed. So sad. But I'm all better, so it's ok. :)

And, finally, here's a fun video of my Dad and me. Daddy's making me giggle. He's so goofy. Enjoy!

Whew! What an Adventure!

Hello, my buddies,

So. I've had quite the exciting week. Let me tell you about it.

Last Wednesday, I felt pretty crappy. I cried off and on all morning, and Mom kept sticking the darn thermometer in some pretty private parts to take my temperature. Such a drag. Eventually, it got high enough (101.8) where she and my Dad had to take action. It was storming pretty bad, but Grandma Jo came over to stay with Emily so Mom and Dad could take me to the doctor, at Children's Mercy South Urgent Care. Lucky for us, there wasn't another soul there, so we got right in to see the doctor. They took my temperature AGAIN (102 this time), listened to my breathing, and checked me out all over. Turns out, they said I had an ear infection and a bad cold, which I probably caught from my Mommy. And man, my ear hurt bad. But we got to go home, as long as Mommy agreed to take me to my regular doctor the next day.

Mommy and I headed out the next afternoon, on my 12th week birthday, to see our favorite Dr. Mellick. When we got there, I still didn't feel good. In fact, I was really starting to feel sick, AND I had just thrown up. :( This worried Dr. Mellick, and she didn't like my coloring, or my lack of wet diapers, so she told Mommy that she wanted to error on the side of caution and admit me to the hospital, where I could be monitored over night. So, back to the hospital we went, this time to check-in. When we got there, the took my temperature AGAIN (Really people?? Do you LIKE sticking that thing up my butt??? Seriously....) and I got checked out, and the doctor there agreed with Dr. Mellick, and they decided to run lots of tests on me. Mommy didn't come with me for the tests, (the nurses told her Mommies usually stay behind) but I told her I was very brave and it didn't hurt hardly at all. After the tests, Mommy dressed me in a funny looking dress and I got settled in on my new bed.

Mom and Dad stayed with me overnight, and nurses kept coming in to check on me, but I started improving right away. (Psssttt....I was really fine the whole time...just thought it would be fun to give everyone a scare so I could get some alone time with my parents without my sister around. It's ROUGH being the second kid, yo!) In fact, the tests all came back negative, and it turns out the very first doctor I saw was right - just an ear infection and a bad cold. I got to go home 26 hours after we checked in, after I was given two doses of a powerful antibiotic. But, I got what I wanted - extra time with the 'rents. My plan worked perfectly. :) And, my Mom did take some pictures of me lying in my hospital bed in my gown. But, the pictures are on her phone, and she has some learning to do before she can post them. But in the meantime, here are some more happy pictures for you! Enjoy! And, thank you for praying for me everyone. I DID feel pretty yucky. Colds and ear infections, and high fevers, are NO fun.

Here I am the morning between Urgent Care and getting admitted to the hospital. I DO look sick, don't I? Poor me.

And here I am with Gran and The Sister, celebrating Gran's birthday, which was Friday, which was the day I was in the hospital. Whoops, sorry about that Gran. Next time I'll plan better. :)

Happy Birthday!!

Chilling with Grandpa Steve.

Cute pic of me the week before all the sickness chaos. (11 weeks)

Playing in the Jumparoo @ 12 weeks. I'm definitely feeling better!

Yes, those ARE my feet touching the floor, thanks for noticing! Oh, and here is a video of me jumping! Enjoy!

9 and 10 Week Pictures

Hi Everyone!

Just a few pictures to share from the past few weeks. I am now a Kindermusik pro, having started classes at 8 weeks and 5 days. Pretty ridiculous, huh? That's my Mom for you. ;) I slept most of my first class, in addition to some fussing, but I'm starting to get the hang of it - I stayed awake for my entire second class! Whoa!

Coming up next in the exciting life of Connor - my first "Take the Sister to School and Hang with Mommy Day." Looking forward to that! And my first LaBarge Cup is next week! I get to stay with Mom and Dad to experience that, but my sister doesn't. Haha, Sis! ;) Let's see...what else....nothing else very exciting going on here, other than my Mom anxiously awaiting my 3 month birthday so she can take me to the daycare at her gym, so she can start working out. I guess last week two people asked her if and when she was having a baby, which is NOT cool when your baby is nine weeks old. She is ready to become one fit Mommy! :)

Talk to ya.
Connor

First Day of Kindermusik!



Practicing the whole sitting thing



Eating lunch with The Sister



Playing blocks with my Dad and Sis

Hard to see, but sporting some KU gear - ready for the first game of the year!