First Christmas and Sitting Up

This last week or two Connor has progressed like crazy. Before Christmas he wasn't able to sit up on his own and now he can not only sit up on his own he can also get into a sitting position from his back or his stomach. We've gone into his room many times to find him sitting up in his crib. At first he couldn't figure out how to get back down to his stomach but now he can do that to. There is a video below of him getting to a seated position. Now he sits like this for over an hour at a time if you let him. Hard to believe this has all happened in a week.

We had a real nice Christmas. Bob, Connor and I decorated the tree together, made a gingerbread house, and even made some fudge, Bob is quite the cook. My parents came over and my grandma even flew in from Portland for the occasion. Connor was definitely overwhelmed at the end of the day from all of the presents and new toys. We've been trying to slowly introduce them back to him.

Bob has gone crazy on Facebook lately and is only posting updates there anymore so if you want to get the latest and greatest pictures from him friend him on Facebook. The other day Bob decided to see how far he could run and he made it all the way around the lake here which is 5 miles. The next day his foot started to hurt and now he thinks he has a stress fracture as a week later his foot is still hurting him. Hopefully he will be better soon.

Connor is no longer sleeping through the night. We think it might be all of the advances he is making and keeps practicing at night. Either that or else I just don't have enough milk for him anymore before he goes to bed so he has to keep waking up to eat more. We are excited to start feeding Connor solids and we've decided to try Baby Led Weaning instead of purees for his food. You can read more about that and what is means at Wikipedia.

Today we lowered Connors crib down just in case he decides to stand up one day. Now the bars are at the height of his head so he cant fall out.

We started a college fund for Connor before the end of the year. The college calculators predict it will cost $467,000 by the time Connor is ready for college (we are not saving that much for you Connor, sorry). Not sure how anyone could afford that. I think college inflation will need to start slowing down or no one out there will be able to afford it.


Decorating the Christmas tree with Connor



Grandma and Grandpa Black with Connor on Christmas Day


The beautiful gingerbread house Bob and I made. This has me rolling on the ground laughing as Bob was trying to cut gumdrops to make windows.


Opening up Christmas presents with Connor



Champ steals the monkey toy from Connor. Hes getting very protective of Connor and Connor is trying to pet/pull Champs fur now its very cute.


Connor sitting up and plays with his stackable cups (a new Christmas present)



Connor demonstrates getting into a sitting position from his stomach


Connor trying to crawl (this is about a week or 2 ago, before he could sit up).



Opening Christmas presents (we figured out why the book wasnt working quite right, its all good now)

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.