It's hard to believe that Connor is already 5 months old! As Jeremy said last night, "he's a lot of work, but he is so much fun!". This is very true..
One funny (it wasn't at the time) "experience" Nicole had with Connor recently, that we don't want to forget is what we are calling the "cantelope blow-out". We have a farmers market here in town on Tuesdays, I decided I'd go stock up on some fresh fruits and veggies and a couple of pies, So I loaded Connor up in the stroller and shopping we went. (note: Connor was in an extremely good mood about half way through the market-I find out why later). I was putting most of my produce in my re-usable shopping bag which I was carrying, but a few of the heavier items I put in the basket under the stroller (like the cantelope). When I was done shopping we went to the car and I began unloading my treasures, I got the cantelope out and saw a yellowish orange squishy liquid on the outside of it and thought "o bummer the cantelope broke open" but after further investigation realized the cantelope was completely intact. My next (not wise) move was to touch the foriegn substance and smell it (accidently touching it to my nose) I soon realized that it smelled unpleasantly familiar and quickly rushed to find a wipe to get the baby poop off of my face... You can imagine my mind is racing at this point! "how.. what... ewwww.. WHY.... Where? ahhhh... nasty!!" I got to investigating further, and realized Connor had had a blow out of all blowouts that went up the back through the clothes, pooled up in the seat of the stoller and soaked through leading only to the basket where my groceries were..... LUCKILY the only thing it contaminated was the Cantelope... needless to say, the cleanup on that one was extensive!!.. "clean up on aisle... " ! Many motherly experiences are pleasurable and I would happily repeat... not this one.. I'm hoping I never have to experience the cantelope blow out ever again!
Aside from this experience...Connor is still an extremely easy going baby, good natured, doesn't hardly fuss or cry. He has all sorts of new interactions and "milestones" he's mastered. He's basically sitting up on his own, rolling over (back to tummy so far) reaching for everything and everyone! talking, screaming, grunting :-), holding toys, feeding himself with a spoon... (he has incredible aim and accuracy!), loves to stand, plays with his feet, notices EVERYTHING from big to small, is still facinated by dogs, and loves to watch them play. He loves to ride in backpack style carriers, and is beginning to become aware of the fact that being strapped in a carseat isn't very much fun :-) As far as his stats go: 21.2 lbs, 27 1/4" long, wearing size 12 month clothes,and size 2 and 3 shoes. We have a very big boy on our hands !! Here are my favorites of his 5 month pictures.. :-)
Connors new favorite toy is his mini red wagon from Great Grandma Verleen, so I thought we'd borrow the neighbors full sized one, and get a few photos :-)
He's sitting up mostly on his own, but Jeremy's arms are just outside of this photo just in case..
Someone told me recently " he has a big mouth.." this picture shows that that was a true statement. His smiles are HUGE :-)
Chewing on the adorable boots that don't fit because his feet are too chubby.. :-(
This month is the Omak Stampede, so I though western was appropriate.
He's playing with his toes a bunch now!
Giddy Up!
Love this look... what a smile :-)
Thought we'd try on dads boots... a little ways to go big guy!
He loves to stand up! He's got strong legs... Should be with those "thunder thighs"!
This months photo in his "chair". Amazing how much he's growing into it...
My favorite color on him is orange.. Got this adorable outfit from our neighbor.. it looks awesome on him!
Hey dad.. I have my toes!
O there you are mom....
Him with his very favorite blankie, it's muslin Aden and Anais.. they are my favorite swaddle/blanket yet!!
Had to get some naked ones :-)
His hands are always busy now... :-) usually either playing with his toes, or in his mouth!
Shall we count thy rolls? can you say healthy... :-)
Another BIG smile :-)
It's hard to believe how fast time is flying... Connor is 5 months old and summer is almost over! Crazy.... We leave in a week for our big family trip (Alaska).. I hope to post several times while we're there, so follow along as we road trip/camp (in a motorhome) our way through the Kenai Peninsula.... Until next post !
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