Robinson Creek 2008

Dad and Connor fishing

Mama and Connor fishing

Hiking to Barney Lake

Dad telling Connor how proud he was of him for finishing the hike

Chillin' on a rock at the Lake

Gotta stay warm in 37 degrees

I never thought a road trip could be this easy with a baby

Connor entertained us!

The Perry's finished an 8 mile hike

(dont let this pic fool you - I carried him the whole way :)!!!)

Connor receiving love from Gma & Gpa Perry

Great Aunt Brooke

Cousin Jake and Connor

Sporting a bandana like Great Uncle Steve

Connor loved his cousin Brandy

Cousin Tessa is almost ready to babysit :0)

Our first family camping trip was a success...only 1 outfit thrown away from a diaper blowout!

Last week we headed out to Bridgeport CA to take Connor camping for 5 days! After a long 9 hour drive we got to our campsite on Robinson Creek. It was my first time to experience where Mike grew up camping each summer as well as Connors first camping trip at 11 weeks old. It was a beautiful and wonderful week with the Perry and Barbee family! We got to hike, fish, eat super yummy food, enjoy smores and a campfire! I think Connors favorite was tent time... he would stare at the walls and just giggle! He also loved the flashlight in the tent while I made puppets! Dad caught a fish while holding Connor :0) a highlight of the trip for Mike!

I would love to keep writing about our trip, you all know camping/hiking/fishing is one of my fav things, but I am super tired and my bro and sis come tomorrow! Its a busy summer :)

 

Fiesta 2008

Its been a fun and long week - starting Wednesday night we began to celebrate Fiesta and now the festivities have come to an end and all we want is a nap, but Connor is not feelin it! It was great fun though...yummy tacos, lots of confetti, Aunt Bebe and Uncle Andy came to town and we went to our first rodeo in SB with Tammy and Geno! 

Better late than never

G



I love that saying - more than ever being a mom because I have realized it takes a while to get things done ;) My parents came to visit two weeks ago and we had a wonderful weekend. Grandparents are special people! VERY special! It was a nice relaxing weekend. Connor went to the zoo for the first time - he was asleep for the entire tour of the SB zoo and the feeding of the giraffe, but he has some souvenirs and pics to remind him when he is older! 

2 months!

I can't believe I have been a mom for two months now. It has gone by so fast. Connor was 2 months on Tuesday and now a 15lb boy. The mornings are truely my favorite time. He has began waking up to say good morning with a smile, not just for another feeding! It is so awesome. He wakes me up in the morning for our cuddle times and we go visit daddy working in the office if he has not left the house yet. I have always loved family, but now my love is even stronger as we have our own lil family!
Each day we are becoming more comfortable as parents and taking Connor out for new adventures. This time was mommys time to surf!!! Mike still caught a few waves after I came in :) Hope you enjoy the pics!
Love to all! ashley

Opps...8 weeks is today!

I got a little ahead of myself! Connor is 8 weeks today :0) and I think he is teething!! We had a wonderful morning walking around SB - I took him to see the ducks and turtles at the park and to the beautiful Courthouse, but he slept the whole time ;( The rest of the day was not as easy....he was fussy, did not want to sleep, chewing on everything, and drooling like crazy - all the symptoms of teething! Poor boy. Hope you enjoy these fun pics of our tour on the town today in his BOB - which he loves!!!

Our boy is 8 weeks

Mama & Connor at PEP

Dada & Connor taking an afternoon siesta

Connor playing in his new activity center!

It is unbelieveable to think that 8 weeks ago I was in the hospital bringing Connor into this world. Everyone says time flys, enjoy each minute of it because you will forget how little they once were. I am now beginning to believe it! Today at PEP I got to switch babies with moms and hold this little girl who was only 10 lbs and she was so tiny and felt light as a feather. Connor is now 14 lbs!! He is mommys little monster for sure. I am getting overload on my biceps :0) !!

Each day brings more smiles - not just on my face, but Connor too. It is so fun spending each day with him, learning how to make him happy and smile! He is such a blessing!

A bit behind....

Uncle Scott and Connor

Uncle Andy and Connor

MOHAWK!

Mom and Dad got to kayak :) The LUCKY 1st babysitters were Uncle Andy and Aunt Bebe

1st Perry Family Hike :0)

We made it to the top! HOT and SWEATY!

Cuddled up watching the fireworks on the lake!!

Last weekend Mike and I adventured to Big Bear for our first road trip with Connor. It was a long drive of 7.5 hours, but we made it safe, tired and so happy to be spending the 4th of July at the cabin! It was a fun, hot and awesome weekend- Connor had his first lake trip, first hike, first bonding experience with his Uncle Scott and Uncle Andy! Hope you enjoy some of the pics- Connor was 6 weeks old in these photos...He is growing fast! Sorry to those of you requesting pics, I have been recouping all week from this long weekend! ;)