Tickle Box

Grandma Genie got Connor a Mickey Mouse themed playhouse and lately it's one of Connor's favorite things to play with. He likes when Daddy gets inside it and tickles him. We call it the "Tickle Box". He likes everyone to get inside with him, but it's not very big. We managed to squeeze Mommy, Daddy and Connor in it once, but Connor didn't really love that because it didn't leave much space.

He also likes when we're in it and then fall over.

Visit with Anders

Connor spent a couple nights with Grammy Genie and Grandpa Garry this week. Mommy and Daddy had busy schedules this week and we thought it was a good opportunity for him to spend some time with his grandparents. Plus, Grammy Genie had been wanting him to come and visit overnight for some time. They took great care of him and spoiled him. Connor loves his "Ga."

ENT Appointment

Connor had a follow up visit with the ENT last week. The doctor took a look at the tubes in Connor's ears and they looked very good. No blockages or any fluid build up. We've definitely noticed a change in Connor's hearing since he got the tubes in, he can hear softer sounds much better and he's been picking up a lot of new words as well.

So far so good!

Checkup checked out!

Mommy went to get a check up this past Friday and everything appears to be going fine. Baby Paige was a wiggle worm when they were trying to hear her heart beat, and the doctor had to chase her around so they could listen. Andrea is 23 weeks along now and is really starting to show. She's got back pain, and overall is feeling more uncomfortable, but she's hanging in there and is doing a great job eating well and taking care of herself.

We all love you Andrea, keep it up!! We can't wait to meet baby Paige!

Eating at Texas Roadhouse

We've been eating a lot at Texas Roadhouse since McAlister's Deli closed, and got a few gift cards for Texas Roadhouse for Christmas, so we've gone a lot lately. Connor loves the rolls with the cinnamon butter and he likes to watch the girls dance too. It's a fun place to go and we all enjoy eating there.

We went today and happened to have our camera, so we took a few pictures.




Connor coloring on the receipt. Oh no, he's going to be a lefty!!!

Watching Mickey "Doo Way"

Connor likes to watch the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on the Disney Channel, and recently likes to watch it in Mommy and Daddy's room. Sometimes he'll relax and get comfortable, the other day he was laying back with his hands behind his head and his legs crossed. It was so cute, but we laughed so hard about it that he got up and we didn't get a picture. Mostly though, he likes to pull his step stool up next to the bed and lean onto the bed. It's his favorite way to watch his show for some reason. Doesn't look comfortable, but he likes it.

Lastly, one of his favorite sayings is "Doo Way", which is used interchangeably for "This way", "That way", etc. If you ask him where he wants to watch Mickey Mouse (Downstairs, in the Living Room, or Upstairs in Mommy and Daddy's room), he usually will just point and say "Doo Way"!

First movie

Yesterday we took Connor to the Northglen Theater to see his first movie "The Princess and the Frog". He was super scared when we first opened the door and walked in. The previews were playing and the screen was huge and the volume was turned way up. For a moment we thought our movie adventure would end right there at the door. Daddy carried Connor in and he settled down fairly quickly. Once the movie started we noticed that he was sinking into the seat and he was barely heavy enough to keep it from folding up on him. He ended up sitting in Daddy's lap the entire movie and was absolutely transfixed the entire time. He definitely is a movie fan.

Happy New Year!