Bed Time and the Kitchen skin

So me and Connor have a great bedtime routine. He knows exactly what is happening when we start picking up all the toys and getting out PJS. For some reason today Connor got extra dirty. Now I'm very OCD about Connor staying clean. He never has anything on his face, no dirt under his nails, clean outfit and so on. To most he probably looked fine but to me I just couldn't Put him to bed in his condition. Sense baths are not something we do at night time, I was worried that it would confuse him. Connor loves to play with the water from the kitchen sink, so as i was washing out bottles I decided I would just wash him too. He loved it!!! It worked out perfect. I got him all clean with out having to go through the hassle of bath and he was all clean and ready for bed.

Now onto Connor and sleeping. We finally made it through the tough nights of crying him self to sleep. Now i just give him kisses and lay him down and he falls asleep!!! It took 9 days for him to figure it out. I am so glad that I did it. It is the best feeling to know that Connor sleeps through the night!!!!

Connor's photo shoot

I was so excited when I checked the mail on Wednesday and my CD from Mariah was there. She was such an amazing photographer. She really was able to capture Connor just as he is. I don't know if its just me, but i was so nervous that Connor was going to be having an off day and we just wouldn't get any good shoots. But everything turned out amazing. I love them all so much!!! Thanks again Mariah.
On to some more exciting news my baby turns 1 tomorrow. All day i have been thinking about a year ago today. I had a horrible labor experience. It is still very fresh in my mind. But i just cant believe how blessed i am to have Connor. I'm the first to admit that motherhood was the most shocking thing to me. I thought i was so ready to have a baby. But I had no idea what I was doing. Being a mom is hard work. Its unlike anything you have ever done. Until you're a mom you just don't know. I survived the year thanks to my mom. She taught me how to be a mom. Connor is so amazing and cracks me up everyday. He is unlike any baby i have ever been around. I love him so much and cant wait til he can run around and talk.
Here are some of my favorites from mariah.

The party

Saturday was so much fun!! We had an amazing time throwing Connor and Luke's 1st birthday party. By the time we invited all of are friends and family it turned into an extravaganza. I love having such a big family on both mine and Jared's side. Its also so wonderful because everyone gets along so well with each other.

Amy was in charge of all the decorations (which were amazing) and activities for all the kids which included, face painting, decorating crowns and a pinata. I was in charge of the the luncheon. It was actually fun to go shop and actually have an excuse to use my kitchen. Sense Jared usually isn't home for dinner i typically don't cook.

I fell so blessed that Amy and i had Luke and Connor on the same day. It keeps them connected for there whole lives.

It was such an amazing day and we are so lucky to have such great and amazing family and friends.

Pictures and play time

It was such a nice day today. First off, Jared had the day off, it was such a beautiful day and we got to hang out with friends. Who could ask for a better day.
We started the day out with Connors pictures. We were so lucky to have Mariah take pictures of Connor. She is so amazing and I cant wait to see them.
Than sense we were already down in La Jolla we went over to Breanne and Steve's. I was so lucky, I got to just hold Malia and she fell asleep on by shoulder. After we visited for awhile we all went to this amazing new play area. It was so cool and I cant wait til Connor is a tiny bit older so he can truely enjoy everything.
It was such a nice day, and now Jared is going to watch twilight with me.
PS Connor only cried for like 5 minutes tonight!!!!!! I cant tell you how happy i am i finally did it.

I DID IT!!!!

So for the past two months Connor's sleeping habits have been horiable. Some nights he would wake up once or twice, and than some nights, like last night, he decided he was just going to be up for like 3 hrs.
Everyone was telling me that I just had to have him cry himself to sleep. I never thought I could do it. But tonight i reached my breaking point and I did it!!! He cried for 13 minutes. I know because i just stared at the clock. It was so hard but i feel so good about it. I know thats what i needed to do. Hopefully it wont be to hard of a night. My goal is by his birthday party on Saturday that he will be slepping through the night!!!

two days in a row

So yes its true im blogging again. I just had to express how excited i am for Twilight to come out. I know that i should'nt be in love with a fictional charcter, but i am. I need an Edward fix. For those of you who know me, you know im not a reader. But once i got my hands on twilight, i couldnt stop. I loved all four books and recommened them to anyone whos anyone. For anyone who hasnt read the books yet, dont warch the movie first. As much as i loved the movie, nothing compares to how amazing the book is. So if you havent read it DO IT!!!
Peace out

I swear I reallly want to blog

I cant believe how much time has passed sense i last posted. So much has changed. First off Connor will be one next month. I cant even believe how fast the year has gone by. He keeps me very busy and always on my toes. Here is the low down on where he is at. He took his first couple of steps just this week!!!!! He hates to be held even when he's sad. What can i say he's a boy on the run. He still doesnt quit sleep through the night but we're getting better with that. He can say mama and dada and loves to give kisses to everyone. He is overly active or like what my mom says "busy" his nickname is Monkey. He loves the pots and pans and everything that makes noise. He is ALL BOY!!

Amy and I are planning the boys 1st birthday party. Its going to be quit the event and were both having fun planning. Its a prince theme party complete with sheilds, swords and dragons. Amy is so creative it is going to be amazing. Pictures to come.