Connor this week is

(this picture is from a month ago but its a good cooking pic.)

helping mommy in the kitchen a lot

addicted to his new leapster2 (video game from Santa)

picking up his toys without being asked

playing with imaginary friends

obsessed with dinosaurs

very cuddly

afraid of the dark

enjoying the rain

A slave to fashion

Connor is finally learning to put his own shoes on. All of his little friends at preschool can put their own shoes on but Connor could not. I believe this is because I never caved into the hideous crocs trend. Almost every single one of his peers has a pair of crocs. I know that crocs are easy for kids to put on by themselves. BUT I was a slave to fashion and made Connor wear cute plaid boat shoes that were even hard for Chris and I to jam his little tootsies in. And the poor kid has sweaty feet more often than not because I hate the way socks look with shorts. YUCK! And in Santa Barbara he wears shorts more than half the year. Also I'm partial to the adorable look of khakis or jeans rolled up a bit with the ankles exposed like he is headed to the beach or for a sail, yet another look that doesn't work with socks. Well finally winter & the rain have arrived in Santa Barbara and there are a few days were he can wear rain boots or just boots. Connor is very happy to put on his own boots and Chris and I are very proud of him.

Connor meets Santa for the 1st time.

Santa came to Cathedral Oaks to meet all the good boys and girls. Connor was very excited to meet Santa and was not afraid to sit on his lap and have a chat. The lucky boy even got an early Christmas present from Santa.

This week Connor is

- growing like a weed (while we were in Europe I had to roll these jeans . . . not anymore)

- really into dancing to 80's music with Chris

- back to napping every day (thank you lord)

- fascinate by the circle of life and animals killing and eating each other

- and of course eagerly awaiting Santa

The Damage

When preparing for Connor to 1st arrive I refinished this dresser myself, it was the 1st and only piece of furniture I've ever refinished.



Well last week he and a friend did this.


Grrrrrrr!

Chandler's

Last week Chris took Connor with him to Chandler's for a haircut. Chandler's is a salon just for MEN. There's sports center, leather sofas, beer and a pretty lady to cut your hair and rub your neck. So Connor felt pretty special being allowed to come to with dad.

Christmas Parade 2010

I don't know who looks more excited about the parade in these pictures . . . Connor or Sarah.


Connor getting a lift from Auntie Sarah.

Reese getting a lift from Zoolander.

All the kids LOVE the firetrucks and firefighters!

We watched some crazy karate chop dancing.

The cuties.

The perfect baby.



Happy Holidays.