Scrunchie Face!

We were all snuggling in bed this morning and our sweet little nakey man was giving us the best scrunchie faces! He was being such a ham - and he was naked because he peed straight through his diaper last night - so what's more fun than getting a fresh diaper but not having to put new clothes on?! Little stink pot with that sweet scrunchie face - I just might have to snack on those cheeks for dinner!!

Mr. Sand-Man

We had a little play date at Aunt Sandra's this morning (we were going to go to the park but the rain threw a wrench in our plans) and Connor was introduced to the sand! I thought it would be a good idea to get him used to some sandy terrain as our trip to Michigan is quickly approaching!

He loved it! I don't think he quite knew what to think at first, but he was having such a good time getting his fingers in it - side note, whole 'nother post coming on him SITTING there...

Elijah was so sweet and once he found out it was Connor's first time in the sand, he showed him a thing or two about the old sandbox!

Sweet, precious Connor Man was so tired he fell asleep holding both of his lovies on the way home! He slept for a bit, woke up and then he and Momma took a long nap! It was a great afternoon...and our Friday Find was SAND!

I Got Fancy...

For the 4th and made some Martha Steward Cupcakes! I think they turned out pretty cute, huh?

6 Month Shots...

Poor Sweet Pea had to get his 6 month shots the other day and for some reason, they were tough ones. Me saying that as the one who had to watch, not who had to get stuck FOUR TIMES. From the move we didn't have our insurance figured out (actually we had to scramble to get temporary health insurance until Bj's kick in because cobra was going to cost $1,000 a month...yes, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS a month) so I got his check up one day and his shots another day. I really like the doctor and the office, but I don't know how I felt about the shots. They have "shot visits" so you don't have to pay the office fee, you can just go in, get the shots and leave. Well the nurse calls us back and she is chipper as can be - she has me lay Connor down on the table (I didn't like that, I am used to holding him while he gets his shots) and proceeds to (still chipper as can be) jam a needle into my baby, twice in each leg. He looked up at me, his eyes got huge, he turned bright red and started screaming! The tears were welling up in my eyes and it took everything in me not to rip him off the table and into my arms. Oh my gosh...it was awful! It was so bad while I was trying to calm my sweet boy down, I saw the door across the hall open and a little boy with huge eyes staring out like "oh my gosh what did they just do to that boy, am I next!?". Oh I think we were both pretty traumatized - we left, went home and Connor was given whatever he wanted the rest of the day! All he wanted to do was sleep, so that's what he did. He also MAY have gotten a few new books after that tearful experience. I am kind of glad we don't have to go back until he is 9 months old!! He did however, as I noticed before I left yesterday morning, have FOUR bruises on his legs from the shots. I was so sad, Bj was like "Elle, I mean those aren't going to be the last bruises he gets!" I was like I know, but no more bruises from shots, okay?! :)

A Random Opinionated Post

Heaven help all of you...with a title like "Random Opinionated Post" you know you are in trouble :) I actually have four things I wanted to discuss and due to their random nature, I thought it would be easiest to do it all in one post!

A. THRILLER - I have been searching for the picture of The Kleinhans/Bray Wedding party dancing to "Thriller" at a bar after the wedding. I can picture it in my head, but I know it is buried underneath a few boxes at my in-laws with the rest of my photo albums. Due to MJ's recent passing, I had to share that that is my all time favorite MJ song. I love a lot of others, but that is my favorite. I MAY have subjected Connor to it, making him listen to me sing it and re-tell the tale of dancing in our wedding attire to it at a bar, late at night. I think he was excited! I was also very disappointed and totally confused when I was watching Entertainment Tonight and found that Thriller wasn't even on the list of MJ's top ten songs...I mean, really? I think EVERYONE knows that song. But, what do I know?!

B. BONES - I am totally obsessed with that show. I have been watching it since maternity leave and I can't get enough. Bj was setting a season pass on the Tivo the other day and I told him under no circumstance was he allowed to mess with any of the Bones I had recording :) I am such a good wife! I think they are my favorite couple on tv and I think they should be married in real life - I love the way they banter back and forth and I think they are perfect for each other.

I had a C and I can't think of it! My baby brain (excuse to expire in t minus 5.5 months and I am not happy about it!) is catching up with me and I seriously have no idea what the other thing I wanted to ramble about was. Probably better for anyone who reads this...but still! I guess my rambling rant wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be!

I LOVE my Booster!

Connor Francis got a new booster seat the other day and he L-O-V-E-S it! He looks so cute sitting there playing with his parrot and banana friends! It also is wonderful for us, as he is entertained while we get breakfast, lunch and dinner ready! Speaking of dinner - sweet pea is now eating butternut squash and he loves it! I am thinking I am going to go the green veggie route for the next one...perhaps peas or green beans?!

Connor Says...Happy 4th!

We went downtown to George's office building to watch the fireworks last night! We had an amazing view and it was so fun to spend the evening with great friends and family. We got there early to and had some dinner, drinks and great conversation. Connor was rocking his Fourth of July outfit - but was changed into his jammies and missed the fireworks by about 10 minutes - he was so tired he just couldn't hold on any longer! We were so sad, we were hoping he would be able to see them - but he said guys, I am TOO tired! :) He was up long enough to post for a picture in this super cute hat though.Momma even borrowed one for the picture, though C looks a little bit cuter!
This is how sweet pea watched the fireworks - we hoped if we had him facing the window he might wake up, he didn't think so though. He said he wanted to wait until next year :)

There he is...Happy Fourth he says! In between snacking on his fingers that is. We were going to go to the parade today but it was too rainy - so we opted for naps and lounging instead!

We wish everyone a wonderful weekend with friends and family! We are enjoying ours and are so thankful for our freedom and Independence. Daddy had to work last night, so we are going to have a little BBQ tonight and see if we can catch the fireworks again this evening!