Out of the Mouth of Conner

Conner rarely answers questions with a "Yes". We only receive a yes, if it is something he is very serious about.

Yesterday, Nate had a conversation with Conner that went something like this:

"Conner - do you want to go to the store?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to eat something?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to drive one day?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to get married?"
With thought - Conner responded with a enthusiastic "YES!"

Later that day - Nate wanted to know more...

"Conner - Do you wish that Dad drove a big truck?"
"Yes"

"Conner - Are you disappointed in the cars that dad drives?"
"Yes"

"Conner - Would you think more of Dad if he drove a big truck?"
"Yes"

We are just so in love with our growing boy! He keeps us laughing!

The Arrival of Caleb

Caleb arrived safely and triumphant to earth on 8/12/08 at 2:20 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 21 inches, deciding to enter the world "OP" (occiput posterior). He and Mommy are doing extremely well.








When we called Grandma Stewart to notify her of the birth (she was at our home with Conner), she informed us that Conner awoke at 2:20 a.m. calling for "Mommy". She informed Conner that she was giving birth to a baby at the hospital, and Conner said, "Yeah," calmed down, and fell back to sleep.

Uh-Oh!

Usually when their is a bug or a spider around the house, Conner quickly alerts one of us of it's presence.

Saturday morning - Conner decided to take matters into his own hands.

Upon finding a spider, Conner quickly grabbed one of Dad's shoes and began whacking the floor... multiple times - while exclaiming "Uh-Oh!"

He was not successful in his attempt to kill the spider. Daddy had to help.

Mommy is so grateful for her cute toddler who is determined to protect her from the scary spiders that crawl around our house... and for Daddy who assists in the process!

Father's Day

We were so excited to spend Father's Day with the Stewarts in St. George Utah. We loved spending time with grandma and grandpa, uncles, and even great-grandparents.

We visited St. George to experience the Tuacahn. The Tucachn is an outdoor amphitheater utilizing the red rock cliffs as background. We saw Les Miserables and Sound of Music. It was an amazing experience - we have never experienced quite anything like it!

Teeth, Teeth, and MORE Teeth

Conner almost has all of his teeth! This last weekend, he started to break three of his back back molars. We are so proud of him! Teething is such an ordeal!

Baby Proofing -- a Whole New Level

We have had to take our baby proofing efforts to a whole new level this last week.

Conner has officially learned how to:

• Open the car door with his foot
• Roll down the car windows with his foot
• Take off his highchair tray
• Remove electrical outlet covers
• Open all of the baby proofed cupboards
• Take off his pants
• Open the garage door

Wow ... our life has taken on a whole new meaning!

Dorothy

On Monday, we welcomed four goldfish into our family... Today there is one surviving goldfish.

I am not sure why they are dying so quickly. It couldn't possibly be the fact that Conner loves to growl at them... could it?

We purchased the goldfish with the goal to teach Conner how to feed and care for an animal - hoping to use this lesson as an example when the baby is born. Mission accomplished! Conner thinks his fish needs to eat ALL of the time. He has been very good at caring for the last remaining fish named "Dorothy".

--All four fish were named Dorothy.. Why you ask?? Dorothy is the name of Elmo's fish on Elmo's World.. Yes, the obsession continues!