Little Ham

Since we love knicknames in this household, we must report on Connor's newest knickname: "Little Ham." He has this one particular smile that he only brings out for the camera. Let's just say that he has not yet perfected the "natural" grin...

Connor's Grandpa Frank has commented multiple times that Connor seems to have an unusually large mouth...we have no idea what he is talking about.

Just chillaxin' guys!

"Oh, Bonjour!, Oh, Dufuf?"

My life is like a "Friends" episode. I kid you not. Any faithful "Friends" fans out there remember that episode where Phoebe is trying to teach Joey to speak French? Well, in case you missed it, I have a refresher for you (see below - please view before reading the rest of this blog...or you will not get it):



For at least two months I have been trying to teach Connor to say "mama" and simultaneously his dad has been trying to keep up with me in teaching him to say "dada." Please note that if you count total time involved in this task, I win hands down. Apparently time involved doesn't count. Connor has already expressed his favoritism for his "dada" LOUD and CLEAR. Yes, that's right Connor spends all day rubbing it in my face, "dada" "ohhhh...Dada" and even what sounds suspiciously like "Hi dada." Whatever. As you can imagine, I have upped our "practice" hours teaching him "mama"...and his response, "dada" "dada" and even "day-de" "AHHHHH - Day-de" (Daisy). Its as if I am teaching this kid French.

Elmer Fudd Caps

This is a shout out to cousin Scottie who turned 26 yesterday! Connor is a big fan of cousin Scottie. He LOVES Scott's Donald Duck voice. In fact, Scottie and Connor have quite a bit in common...they are both loud burpers, have loud voices, and enjoy funny noises, just to name a few. Scottie has realized over the past few months that whatever Connor has is sure to show up on his next Christmas list...do they make a bouncy chair in size 6 foot 10? Apparently they both share a similar fashion sense and indeed were both caught wearing Elmer Fudd Caps last night at the birthday party. Although I assure you, Connor does like Scott...apparently the sight of him in his new red plaid, ear flappin', wool lined, cap was, well, just a bit too much to handle! And lets be honest, if Scott wears it on the beach with just a speedo, (as he plans to do)...Connor will not be the only one crying.