New pictures

Here are some new photos that Grandma and Grandpa Lawson had taken of Connor as a Valentine's gift. As you can see he's really growing up and still loves the camera!

Happy Valentine's Day

Connor had a great first Valentine's Day. Here he is with his gifts.




His Uncle Carter came to visit this week and in honor of the race this week Connor wore his Carl Edwards outfit for him.




On Valentine's Day I struggled to get Connor and Tiger in the same photo. Then today they decided to start playing together with their favorite toy- a water bottle!
Due to all the ice this week we were out of school until Thursday. Mom even got a half-day off Monday. Here is how we celebrated- watching from inside where it's nice and warm!

Water Baby

Connor loves taking a bath in his big duck and as you can see he loves playing with all of his rubber duckies as well. Check out the mohawk-





We also started parent & tot swim lessons this weekend. Connor is learning to kick on his tummy and back as well as blow bubbles and go under the water. He takes lessons with his friends Mason and Cameron.

On the move...

Well, almost. Connor is sitting up really well and that helps him enjoy playing with his new toys.

He really wants to crawl but everything isn't working together quite yet. His main motivation is trying to chase Tiger around. He gets down on his hands and knees and moves everything as fast as he can. It won't be long! Mom is hoping that he waits until Dad can put some weight on his foot before we're too mobile.






Connor now gets to go grocery shopping with mom. This is a picture of his first trip to pick up supplies for our New Years Day/Cotton Bowl brunch.




Connor's cousin Harrison came to visit this weekend. Connor was VERY interested in Harrison. Harrison was VERY interested in Tiger and Tiger LOVED the treats that Harrison fed him.
Think Connor's jealous of Dad's attention to Harrison?

My First Christmas

Connor had a very exciting Christmas. He was a natural at opening his presents and got lots of great stuff. He got to practice twice before Christmas morning- once at Versailles and once in Fortuna. By Christmas morning he was ready to go! That didn't last too long and he had to take a nap before finishing opening his gifts.
Two days after Christmas he had his 6 month check up where he weighed in at 19 lbs. and is now 27 inches long.

First present on the 23rd at Versailles:


Mmmmmm paper:


Yea, a toy:


Time to relax:


Opening gifts Christmas Eve at Ma's:


Books are Connor's favorite:




All Lawson kids have to have a picture with a bow on their head so here it is:


Relaxing in my diaper after church and pulling on Andy's goatee was fun!



Checking out the tree on Christmas morning:


Showing off his stocking:


Concentrating on the task at hand:



Getting some help from Tiger:


Everything goes in the mouth:


Modeling his great new stroller:


Santa's Little Helper sitting up watching his Baby Einstein and reading Christmas Carols to everyone.



Quick update on dad and his ping pong injury:
After surgery on the 18th and getting his cast on the 31st he is doing much better. He'll be on crutches with the cast and no weight on it until January 31. Then the cast comes off and he'll get a boot. Everyone went back to work today so hopefully the time will go by quickly and he'll be back on his feet (and changing diapers) in no time!

All I want for Christmas... (6 Months Old!)

Connor already has two teeth on the bottom but is working on getting the top two in by Christmas. He is six months old today and it's been a long time since the last post but life has been exciting around here.
The most excitement has been a result of Colin breaking his ankle. A week ago Colin was playing ping pong when he slipped and broke three bones in his ankle. This past Tuesday he had surgery and will now be on crutches for about 12 weeks total. The first six are non-weight bearing with a cast that we'll get in two weeks. Connor got to spend the night at his Uncle Carter's house while dad had surgery and he did great! He is a great traveler.
We got a new camera to replace the old one that couldn't hold a charge. Just in time for Christmas!
This month he continues to try out new foods. As a special treat for his 6 month birthday he tried bananas tonight. He enjoys all of his food but sweet potatoes are definitely his favorite.
Enjoying his peas.

Some carrots.

Feeding himself some sweet potatoes tonight.


Connor's also been busy this month going to his first basketball game. His friends from New Orleans came up to visit and he took them to a basketball game. It was great- so much to look at. So much in fact that he fell asleep during the second half.


Connor has also been to the high school band and choir concerts. He really enjoys the concerts and sits very intently listening to the performances.