We've Been Tagged!

Courtesy of our cute buddy Keanon, here are

5 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CONNOR!!!!!

I would also add a disclaimer that 5 is not nearly enough!

1) Ask Connor what the cow says...."Moo!"
Ask Connor what the Chloe Cat says...."Meow Meow!"
But ask Connor what the Mommy says and he cries
with gusto "I LOVE YOU!!!"

2) How he puts socks on his hands and says "Hello, Puppet!"

3) How he demands "Wanna kiss too!" when you are leaving and
almost (accidentally on purpose) forget to give him one

4) The hand motions he makes when we sing "Twinkle Little Star"
Runner up: how he always wants you to sing "Happy Birthday"
to him before he takes his nap

5) How I would crawl over broken glass for just one of his
heart melting smiles

And (I am cheating with a #6) how this little being has completely
(to borrow a phrase from my girl Ginnie) ROCKED MY WORLD!!!

Okay, so now Connor is tagging and would like to hear from 5 of his friends:

-Cayden & Christopher (I know, I know - that's cheating!)
-Addelyn (I would really be pushing it with all 4...or 6!)
-Hallie Mae
-Macie
-Zack (yes Deidra you've been tagged again!)

Adventures of Big Boy Bed!

We decided that last night would be the big one....first night in the big boy bed! We went with the twin bed option, with a rail and great new bedding (along with his posse - trains, Mick Monkey, Elmo, Oliver Bear, Lightening McQueen). Connor helped his dad set it up and everything!

At first we thought we would never get him to sleep he was so excited. There was QUITE a bit of jumping and exploring. But after a change into snuggly jammies, two bedtime stories, two requests for water and a little bit of fussing, he finally fell asleep. We didn't hear a peep out of him all night. We did go in and check on him twice, but he did so great. We are really proud of our little big boy bed champion!





Yes, he is reading a book about himself!

Simply Because...

He's cute! And no, we don't have him locked up in a cage, or caught in some kind of toddler-catching net (though not a bad idea, come to think of it) he's bouncing!

Latest Connorism: Singing the ABC song....think you know it? Guess again! Goes a little something like this:

"abcd abc abcd (shouting) LMNOP abc mumble mumble mumble WXYZ!" Now you know your abcs...next time won't you (try) to sing with Connor!

Special Day

Today is our 7th anniversary! Thank you for being my partner...life is sure sweeter with you, Lon! And thank you Lacie for watching our little man so we can go play! I love you Mac, here's to many more anniversaries!!!

Okay Okay

So the Tennesse season isn't exactly going as I envisioned.....I want it said right now that I still love the Vols! I am NO fair weather fan! I am STILL PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ORANGE NATION!!! We are going to stage the biggest comeback in college football history!!

In Loving Memory

I want to take just a moment to honor my father. Today is the 5th anniversary of the day he returned to be with his Lord and Savior. I miss you Daddy, more than words can say. Lonny and I talk about you all the time, and Connor will look at your picture and say "Grandpa". I know you can hear us. I know that you are with Mom and that you are so happy to be together. We all love you both very, very much.

William Sherman Faust
September 9, 1922 - September 24, 2003

Hello, Autumn!

We are officially in the first days of my favorite season! I know I can hear the collective groan of all you sun worshippers (Lonny included) but I love love love this time of year. There is so much to look forward to: playing in the leaves, lighting fireplaces, wearing sweaters, making soups and other "comfort" foods....I love it all. Our anniversary is coming up, Halloween (I won't reveal here what Connor is going to be, but I will say it is off the charts on the cuteness scale), Thanksgiving...my favorites! Before you know it, winter will be here. Make sure you make the most of these perfect autumn days - take a walk, ride or drive, just make sure you go out and look at fall colors, get out your favorite blanket to curl up in, stock up on the cocoa and cider and get ready to revel!