Look who's talking!

Conner is talking up a storm (really babbling up a storm). Below is a video of one of our conversations. I love watching him grow more and more every day. My favorite word he says is, "bellybutton". My least favorite (as of today) is, "huh?" With the talking phase, comes many more firsts. Yesterday, I got a call from Miranda that Conner was trying to pick up girls at the local Walmart; the day before, when I was getting ready for work I said, "Conner do these pants make me look fat?", his answer "Yeah!" (I do love his honesty though); the day before that when I sat him down to dinner, I asked, "Conner do you like Mommy's meatloaf?" his answer,"poop!!" Gotta love it!

Conner also got to spend a little bit of time out in the snow last week. (Yes, Michigan/ Valpo girls, we call this snow!) He was unsure of it at first but loved getting to go for a ride on the sled!

FFA....maybe

We went with B and MiMi (Brent and Miranda) to visit a local goat farm this weekend. Conner loved the goats and even gave them great big kisses!

MiMi is hoping that her grandparents will melt when they see Conner with the goats and let her start a goat farm of her own! We shall see! Pleeeeeeease Conner is saying!

We also visited the region to see what a Cabela's is all about. Nothing like heading back to the old stomping grounds in the dead of winter! Conner LOVED Cabela's!

Tired and taking a much needed break!

Conner came out of the laundry room sporting the outfit below. I had to post it because it reminded me so much of my brothers (aka "the 3 East-side Ridaz!"). Guess he got it honestly!

Christmas 2008

Conner had great Christmas' this year. We spent Christmas Eve with Mom, Dad, Brad, Amanda, Patrick, Uncle Bill and Aunt Mindy at Mom and Dad's house. Conner with Grandma and Grandpa McNultyConner with Graunt Mindy and Gruncle BillConner with Uncle Brad and Aunt Amanda Conner with Uncle Patrick and Cassie. Conner got lots of great presents from everyone. We were super thankful for all of the college money too! Notre Dame is getting pretty expensive these days!
Conner woke up in the morning to many surprises left by Santa. Conner ran as fast as he could (using only his right arm to gain momentum) and jumped into his ball pit (the truck you see above). Then, he wouldn't get out!

Friday we had Christmas with the Matthews and then on Sunday we had Christmas with the immediate McClellan Family and then the extended McClellan Family. Whew! We had a great time. He are some pictures from the events. Unfortunately, my camera started acting up on Sunday so check Harrison and Madelyn's sites for more and better pictures! Here is to a great 2009!

Conner and Great Grandma McClellan (Ninnie)

The three McClellan grand-kids (Madelyn, Conner and Harrison)
Madelyn (aka Cinderella in case you were wondering about her beautiful hair), Aunt Joanna, Olivia, Conner, Harrison and Uncle John
Conner and Uncle Joel