Christmas Fun 2011

We have had a very blessed Christmas season at the Connor household. I just love when Christmas falls on a Sunday...what a better way to spend the morning than at church, worshiping the One who we are celebrating! We enjoyed having both my mom and nannie come on Christmas day to join in the celebration and are currently visiting with all of the rest of our family in NC. We even got to skype with my dad, which was a blessing! Especially since I am normally having to rush to work when I get to talk to him because of zones. Here are just a few photos from our fun; I will share a shutterfly.com link soon! Merry Christmas to those who we didn't see in time to tell you and HAPPY NEW YEAR! to all.

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Good Blessings Religious Christmas Card

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Santa Photos

Happy thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful thanksgiving. Gigi came to town, Aunt Kayla and her new husband visited, and we got to talk to Papa on Skype. Madeline had everyone say what they were thankful for and her list included family but also toys and Santa...oh the fun of three year olds! Benjamin LOVED his food and cleaned his plate fast. All in all a blessed day. We also joined in the black Friday fun both at midnight and 6am. Target was by far the worst. The line to check out wrapped the store...twice. I hope to post some photos soon and can't wait to get to work decorating for Christmas!

Caught in the act...

Our little Benjamin ...he can't walk but he sure can climb!

Breastfeeding

Well, my little man is a big boy now. Yesterday was his last day breastfeeding. These time around it's been a totally different process. He started on whole milk around September 12th and started the self weaning process. With Madeline it was more controlled because I was pumping the whole time. It's been even more emotional for me with Benjamin since he was actually nursing. It was a special experience that while I enjoy the freedom I will miss greatly...I'm not ready for him to grow up so fast. It seems like just yesterday I was holding him for the first time; and now, he is crawling all over, babbling up a storm, and working toward walking. Time flies! I am enjoying that though he is not nursing, he is still my little snuggle bunny when he gets sleepy. I will cherish this because one day all too soon that won't be "cool" anymore.

Madeline's first soccer game!

Happy 1st Birthday Benjamin!

19lbs. 28.5 inches and cruising all over the place! I can't believe that a year ago my little man made his surprise entrance :-) I love you Mr. Ben :-)

Black bean expert

Carolina Girl

First taste of frozen yogurt, yumilicious!

Blueberries!

Pooltime fun!

The Beach (and a few others) thru Madeline's Eyes

Just thought I would share a few more of Madeline's photos with everyone:

Just a peak

More beach photos to come here's a taste...

Our Easter Family photo!

Madeline's First Strawberry pick with Mommy

Madeline and I went to City Roots in Columbia, which is the coolest place! It's an in town sustainable farm...complete with chickens! Madeline had a blast and can't wait to go back...and the best part is the strawberries are organic (not certified but the meet standards)!

Benjamin's 1st easter and Madeline's bed'head basket fun:-)

Happy Earth Day!