Dinner with Mickey Mouse

We had dinner with Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale our last night at Epcot. Dinner was good and a great way to finish our trip. After dinner, we went back to Magic Kingdom for a few more rides and the parade.....We took probably more video than pictures but it was sweet seeing Blake in awe of everything. Grayson was a sweet angel for the whole trip. He enjoyed the parts that he was awake for but then slept very peacefully in the stroller and never complained.
Grayson finally warmed up to Mickey by the end of dinner....

Disney 2009

Billy and I took the boy for a quick Disney trip and had a blast. Despite all the rain, we all had a great time and wanted to share some pictures. Blake loved all the new Toy Story rides and enjoyed our dinner with Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale. Grayson was scared to death of the characters but then got a little better by the end of the trip. We came back exhausted but determined that we would do it again. It was a blast and a fun trip for the 4 of us.

Blake and Buzz

Blake and Grayson in their Mickey Mouse PJ's

We tried for a photo op but the boys are more interested in Mr. Potato Head.

During the rain, Blake met Minnie & Mickey.

Mommy & Grayson on a ride

Blake and Zurg

Grandparent visits

So Blake and Grayson had back to back visits with their Grandparents from NC. The first trip was made by Billy's dad and Dianne and then Billy's mom and Jerry came over Mother's Day weekend. Blake and Grayson had a terrific time with both sets and have been spoiled rotten. It will take us till the end of month to get everyone back to normal.



It is great to have the grandparents visit from NC. The boys get to spend a lot of quality time and Billy and I get a break and actually get to do some things done. Everyone got to see Blake play soccer and see how much they have both grown.



I didn't take any pictures either weekend really so I apoligize for that. I did however organize a Mother's Day present for Billy's mom. We took Mary, Jerry, and the boys to have their pictures taken and they turned out really great. Blake was hamming it up for the camera and thought he was hot stuff. Grayson wasn't 100% sure of what was going on. He wasn't crying but he wasn't laughing either. G kept looking at me and wondering why I put him down in the middle of all those flashes.


Here is a picture of the boys with Memaw and Pepaw....

My Mother's Day history!

I have only been a mother for the past 3 years but they have been the best 3 years. I also remember hearing how being a parent is the most life changing event. It truly has been and it was an instant love the moment I layed my eyes on Blake and Grayson. I am not sure if everyone who reads this knows that Billy and I weren't sure about having children at all. We were both very career orientated and wasn't sure if we were going to be good parents. I always loved kids and loved being an aunt to Courtney but I just wasn't sure what kind of a mom I would be.

Billy and I literally played "Paper, Rock, Scissors" on our way to Atlantic City one weekend to determine if we would have kids, how many, and when we would start our family. Very high tech system, huh?

So 3 years later and two great little boys.... I feel like I am doing pretty good at this whole mom thing. I love to hear the laughter of two little mischief makers. While we are not perfect in the Conner household - I am proud and honored that I have been given two little boys that uncondintionally love their mom. It warms my heart every time they smile, hug, or give me a kiss.

I can't imagine ever thinking about not having kids because I wouldn't change it for the world. Being a mom really is the best job in the world....

Blake's 1st girlfriend

Many of you have heard about Blake's little girlfriend or future best friend. Blake goes to school and has a best friend "Maddie" who happens to live down the street. Blake and Maddie are so cute together and get along great. Blake actually listens to what Maddie says so that is my proof that there is a little crush there. They ask about each other all the time and often hold hands going into school.

Maddie's mom (Kristi) and I have become friends and we share a love for Home Goods and Southern Living. This is the first year that Billy and I finally enjoy our neighborhood. We have made some great friends. All the kids will grow up together and hopefully be great friends. I keep saying that Blake and Maddie will probably grow up to be the best of friends. Didn't we all have that best friend that was irreplaceable?

9 lbs - where did it go?

Grayson had his 9 mo appt last week and you would never know that he was a 9 lb baby. Grayson is not a big boy at all. He is 17.5 lbs (10%) and only 27 1/4 inches long (25%). I don't remember his measure for his head but it was also 25%.

Grayson never really ate baby food - he hated it no matter what I tried so he has been eating real food for a long time. He doesn't have a tooth in that mouth but he sure does eat. He loves everything that he tries pretty much as long as it isn't baby food.

No-no

Funny story or I am realizing more and more how my little one will keep me on my toes. Grayson loves pulling wipes out the container but now he tears them and will stick little pieces in his mouth. I don't remember when Blake started to know what "no-no" meant but I quickly learn that Grayson does. I jokingly told Grayson "no-no" about eating the wipes and he laughed and pulled it out. But then little jokester took his little piece of wipe and crawled away, turned and looked at me, and then stuck the wipe in his mouth again. This continued for several minutes and I was amazed that he knew exactly what he was doing but also scared that this whole "no-no" is starting again.

Grayson is just growing up so fast. He crawls everywhere, pulls up on his knees, and cracks himself up. He is a little stinker that loves his mom but I think he will give us a run for our money. Only time will tell....