Connor in Texas

It is hard to believe that until about a month ago, he refused to have anything to do with a pacifier. Then all of the sudden he decided he liked it. I think he chews on it more than he sucks it, but either way it makes him happy now. He doesn't insist on having it all the time, but it keeps the constant grunting and happy yelling at bay for a while when he has it in.

We spent a lot of time in Granny's yard today. Don't worry, he had his hat on most of the time or was in his little PeaPod tent, plus he had on sunscreen. Connor loves to be outside and of course I didn't hesitate to take advantage of lots of photo opportunities. I apologize that a lot of them are similar....I got snap happy and of course my philosophy is to take 100 pictures so you have 5-10 that you really like!

In his hat....no sun on those ears or that nose!

Playing in Granny's chair after he took a nap.

In his PeaPod Tent.
(I also put a sheet over it to keep more sun out.)

Blowing bubbles...not a surprise to those who have
been around him much: he's a pro!

Tonight, Connor had a hard time settling down and when I put him in the bed, Belle was there pre-warming his spot and he couldn't help "petting" her. I absolutely LOVE Mitz and Toonce, but Belle was beyond amazing with him. She didn't even flinch with all of his tugging and as you can see from the second picture, at one point he was completely laying on her and she never moved! I am/was very impressed with her super sweet disposition with Connor. I need to take some pictures of Tabby too. Her long hair and personality remind me of Toonces, but she is not so sure of a baby in the house and pretty much stays away from Connor....I don't know that I blame her with her long hair!

Connor and Belle