Family Pictures 5 months old

Connor is now 5 months old. Recently hes started making a wet razzing noise all of the time and hes also figured out how to get up until all fours from his stomach. Crawling doesnt seem like its to far away. Hopefully we can get a good video of that soon.

We went today to get some family photos taken. The mall was crazy. Ive included some of the pictures below.

Rick and Renees Wedding

We went to Michigan for Thanksgiving and to attend Rick and Renee's wedding. Bob was the best man in the wedding. Connor didnt do great on the planes this time, we had a bit of a crying spell and he only slept a little bit of the time but it could of been worse.

Mom and Connor at Ricks house before we go to thanksgiving dinner.


Dad and Connor at the wedding rehearsal dinner.


Bob and Melanie at the reception (we forgot the camera at the actual wedding, whoops, I was in such a hurry to get out the door). Apparently Bob had a great best man speech but I missed it waiting for the babysitter. Hopefully I can see it on video later.


The best man and the groom. Ask him how good he felt the next day.


The groomsmen carry the bride


Connors favorite napping position. Looks pretty uncomfortable to me, his legs are all bent up under his body. This is how I always find him though. Note there are no blankets, poor guy goes blanketless they dont want you to put blankets in with babies anymore because of the risk of SIDS.


Connor has found his toes, its so cute. He is constantly grabbing them now especially during diaper changes. This was mid clothes change and he started babbling.


Weve had this jumperoo for a while and Connor has always liked it. But until now he didnt ever really jump he just played with the toys. All of the sudden this morning he started jumping.



Everything goes straight into the mouth, doesnt matter what it is, he loves to just sit and chew on it.

Great Grandpa Black

Connors Great Grandpa Black passed away this morning at 5:20am. He got to meet his great grandson just days before his passing on our trip to Portland.

Connor Visits Portland, OR

Connor and I just got back from Portland, OR. We went for a quick visit to see the family. My grandpa is not doing to well so the entire Black family met up at Grandma and Grandpas house. Connor did really good on the plane and car rides.

2nd Cousin Jessica plays with Connor


Great Aunt Barb


Great Grandma Black


Aunt Jen


Great Grandpa and Grandma Black


The grandparents with grandkids and great grandchild


Cute Video of Connor with great aunt Cindy, hes trying to grab and suck on the pepsi can. He was mesmerized by it.

16 Weeks Old

My cheek, nose and knees are getting a little red from all the rolling over in my crib. But I just cant help myself its so much fun.


The favorite toy currently, the musical keys, perfect for little hands


Yum, the bumbo tastes great


My first halloween, all dressed up like a crocodile


Showing everyone my standing ability

Connor flipping over

Connor is sleeping great lately, we've made huge breakthroughs with his naps lately and its really nice for me and much less stressful. He stays up for almost exactly an hour and a half and then its back to sleep again. He is a much happier baby when he gets in a couple of good nap.

Today all of the sudden Connor is flipping over onto his stomach in his crib. Once hes there he doesn't like it and he cries and we have to go up and flip him back over. He can go easily now from back to stomach, but still hasnt figured out how to go from stomach to back. This happened a few times today at his naps and then tonight I had to go up and flip him onto his back over 10 times before he finally stayed on his back.

Connor Napping Good

Connor is now napping good during the day, yah!! It was a struggle but he finally decided he needed the naps and now is regularly sleeping during the day for about an hour at a time without fighting it so much. Unfortunately we did lose our making it a full night sleeping, and now hes back to waking up once at night. Oh well, it was nice for the 2 days it lasted.

Connor can now sit in the stroller like a big boy. No more infant seat needed. He seems to really like being able to look around and see forward. Connor and me just got back from a short walk here.

Connor Sleeps Through the Night

Last night Connor made it through the entire night without waking up or feeding at all. He went to sleep around 7pm and woke up at 5:45am. Thats a pretty early wake up but we will take it cause he slept almost 11 hours. Naps are still a struggle but we are working on it and they are slowly getting a bit better.

This week Connor has decided he no longer likes his bouncy chair, last week that was still one of his favorites, my how quickly things change.

Look at me I can hold in my own pacifier






Connor plays with Daddy


Another University of Michigan Fan in the making.


Connor plays with Mommy


Hes starting to like toys and will hold them himself for a while


Arent I just so adorable in this doggie outfit. Its a bit big still.


All dressed up like a big boy

13 Week Videos

Here is Connor trying to walk a bit. Look at him pick up those feet. He loves to be in this position. Video taken by Grandpa Black with Grandma Black holding him up.


Here is Connor in his bouncy chair. First hes doing a little bit of jibber jabber and then you can see him playing with the toys. He knows now that when he plays with the toys the lights come on. Hes getting pretty good control of those arms now. Just a few weeks ago all he could do was flail them.

Almost 3 months old

Mom got me this cool bumbo, she didnt realize it was going to be pink though, oh well. Dont I look like such a big boy in it.



Connor has started really grabbing and holding onto things lately. Here he is in a lions onsie on gameday. Unfortunately the lions lost.


Brrr its been a little cold lately for San Diego. Time to pull out the warmer outfits.


I just love to stand up. Laying down is for other babies.



Connor really likes to play on his mat. Look at the legs go.


Connor figures out his bouncy chair


This weekend Connor will be 3 months old. He weighs 12 lbs 14 ounces. Hes started really trying to talk alot. Ive tried to capture that on film but he always stops when I bring out the camera. Maybe for the next post.

Grandma and Grandpa White visited us for the week and got to meet Connor. We had alot of fun playing with Connor, and relaxing in the pool.

All of the sudden Connor likes tummy time much more, hes even rolled over a few times now. Twice from his back to his stomach and once from his stomach to his back. Hes holding up his head super high and getting great control.

He had to get his first round of shots on tuesday and he was not a happy boy. Poor thing, his leg swelled all up and he was crying like crazy. Took both mom and dad lots of effort at distracting and cuddling to get him to finally calm down.

Connor and I have been going to a stroller exercise class 3 times a week and meeting lots of other moms and babies. Connor does really good for the most part and just sleeps most of the time during class.

Connor with Grandpa White


Connor always fell asleep with Grandma White's gentle rocking


Bob and family pose with Connor


Look how high he can hold up his head.


Cute picture of Connor with his head up




Connor had just rolled over but of course I missed the moment on video. I tried to get out the camera and capture it on video but no luck.

Labor Day

Grandpa Black plays with Connor


Connor in the same pose as when he left the hospital, look how big hes gotten. And of course much more alert.



Connor loves his bathtime as long as he can stay warm afterwards



Some family pictures from Labor Day, Connor is almost 2 months old



Connor meets his new girlfriend Alena who is only 2 days old


Connors first experience in the pool/spa. The pool was still to sunny so he went into the unheated spa with dad.

Dont drop me daddy


Just chillin in the pool


Video of the first pool experience