Connor's first 5k race

Over the weekend, Connor and I did something very special. We ran our first Mommy & son 5k together! The run benefits The Cade Foundation and infertility research and it was sponsored by the fertility clinic that we went to. It was really important to me to be able to participate in this because of how much they have impacted our lives.

There's me in the pink tank top and black shorts with Connor getting ready to start.

Connor has two thumbs up and was ready to go!

We ended up at the back of the line so we didn't start right on time, but we walked/ran it in about 39 minutes. Running with a stroller is hard work! Connor passed out after about the first mile and woke up right after we finished.

After the race, we got some water and then walked around the festival. There were so many families and children there and it was so special to see how many lives have been changed because of infertility treatments. We even took a few photos in front of the booth where Connor was made :)

He was too busy looking at all the other things going on to focus...

We played on the grass for a bit and looked around to see if any of our nurses and doctors were there. We ran into my OB who delivered Connor and she was pregnant with her second child. I also saw one of the therapists that organized our infertility support groups.

It was such a special experience for us to do together and I hope we can do it again next year.

The latest illness...

Hand, foot & mouth has invaded our little guy.

It's going around daycare and he caught it. Luckily, we had an appointment at the pediatrician this morning anyway, so she confirmed that he's got it. Since it's contagious, he's quarantined for the next few days while his red bumps heal.

Poor baby :(

Dance Party

It's been awhile since we've had a Mommy & Connor dance party...

I pulled up a few YouTube songs to dance to, but Connor was more interested in the laptop...

Yes, your mom IS the best because she has dance parties!

10 month outtakes

Now that Connor is 10 months, he no longer wants to sit still for his 10 month photos. This makes things very difficult for Mommy!

Cute, but not what we needed...

Peek-a-boo with the paper?

No! Don't rip it!

This was Daddy's suggestion, but it didn't work so well...

Only 2 more months to go, right?

Mischief

Caught in the act last night while I was making dinner. This is the beginning of the end!

Cube

Daddy thought it would be funny to put Connor in Kitty's cube toy...

Peek-a-boo!

I don't know if Kitty was so happy that Connor was borrowing his toy...

10 months!

Another month down and a year is quickly approaching!

This was the first month that the calendar photos were actually difficult to take. Everyone warned me about this, but I didn't really get it until now. He would NOT lay still on his back!

Sock monkey fun!

10 Month Stats:
Weight: ?
Height: ?

(TBA if the doctor checks later in the week when we go for an ear infection follow-up. Continually gaining weight and growing quickly!)

10 Month Milestones:

• eating any food we give him (crab, portobello mushrooms, meatballs, pickle, mac & cheese, broccoli, strawberries, etc)

• perfecting the army crawl

• pulling up a couple inches

• added "ma ma" to vocabulary

• sleeping 10-12 hours and no more swaddle

• sleeping on side or tummy with butt in the air

• first two teeth (middle lower both came in on June 16)

• showing off clapping skills

• working on waving

• lowered the crib (a little early and not necessary yet, but it's done)

• first vacation to Wisconsin Dells (first beach and swimming experience)

Daycare Portraits

Our daycare had someone come in to take photos of all the kids. Of course, they're ridiculously expensive, so I don't think we'll order any. I stole the proofs just because they were so darn cute!