Super Why!

Connor's favorite television program is Super Why!, which he can watch at 7 if he gets up in time. It's a half-hour program for preschoolers that reinforces pre-reading skills like ABCs, rhyming, spelling, and comprehension. It was designed by a group led by one of the creators of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues.

Funny Faces

Variations of Connor's "funny face":






Should we go ahead and get him an agent?

Happy Camper

(photo credit E. Faulks)

Are You Serious?

Connor is eating lunch that includes strawberries and vanilla ice cream. First of all, I was shocked that he ate strawberries. I didn't know he liked them.
I took the opportunity to explain that products made from milk are called "dairy." "Some cows are raised for meat, and others are raised for dairy..." I trailed off.
He paused from his feast, turned and looked at me. "Are you serious?" he asked.
My two-year old just asked me if I was serious.

Plus Two Years

Liam and Connor Babies

Flashback --- 7 Weeks

Came across this while searching through old photos for pictures of Walter ... c'mon, say "Awwww." Little Connor.

Summer School 2008

Especially in July when both parents were engaged in "extended year program" responsibilities, Connor occasionally spent a day on site observing summer school operations. It was a good experience for him. He loves going to schools (well, except his, on some days).


(photo credit MTC summer intern)

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Connor's current book/video obsession is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Beware: this tune may be highly annoying/addictive, so view at your own risk.

Chopstick

Connor is getting ready for bed. He finished brushing his teeth, came to me and said, "I put chopstick on my lips." And handed me a tube of chapstick.

"I Do All My Own Stunts"

Connor, Carlos, and Sofia

Connor with second cousins several weeks ago on Mobile Bay

Bonk Bed

I just found out, Connor thinks he sleeps in a bonk bed, because if you jump on it, you'll *bonk* your head. "It can hurt you," he told me seriously, more than once.

Only Three More Weeks ...

of Connor is Two! Below, Connor-in-Training, back in July, at Ella's birthday celebration.

Auntie Shane

Today we met friends in downtown Memphis for a tour of the Gibson Guitar Factory and Museum. Once there, we learned that one must be at least five years old for the tour, during which you see actual guitars being made. So we settled for lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street- yummy food and terrific company! Unfortunately the camera was in the car so this is the only picture from our outing.

Pool Party

Friday evening splash

the Builder

On the way back from the beach we stopped at the outlet mall in Foley. Connor spent nearly the entire time here (with Bob the Builder). He became very possessive of this spot and would not leave lest another child desire to claim it. His instincts were on target, as I observed it to be something of a child magnet, for both boys and girls.

Gulf Shores

Cheese!

Relaxing

Connor on "vacation" (do small children take vacations? do small children need vacations?)