Trip to the MN State Fair

Connor and I went with Grandpa and Grandma Wicklund to the MN State Fair yesterday. We hit the animal barns, watched the parade, went thru the exhibit buildings, went into the Butterfly House, had some caramel apples, and even were on TV during the Fox 9 news. We made a sign for Grandpa and Grandma Bass in Okabena and that got us on TV. Had a fun time. Connor did pretty well. Slept the whole drive down and the whole drive back home. He took a little catnap during the afternoon, but was otherwise too busy checking everything out.
Check out the pictures below.

Oh How He Has Grown

Connor emptying out his toy bin

Just Not Quite Yet

Dad trying to show Connor how to keep his knees together. No crawling yet.

Eeks! Nosedive into the rug.

Mom, Help!

Reading with Dad

Connor likes the Clifford books

8 Months Old

Connor turned 8 months old last week on the 22nd. We weighed and measured him here at home since his next doctor appoinment isn't until next month. He weighs 21 lb. and our measurements put him at 27 inches. Of course we had to take his monthly picture in our big blue chair. I figured I better get one of his monthly pictures in one of his John Deere shirts before he outgrows them.

On the Road Again

We just don't stay home for long. This past Monday we were gone again. Mark left Monday and went to Michigan and then on to Arkansas for work. Since he was gone, Connor and I went and spent a few days in Sartell with Mark's brother Adam and his wife Becky and their daughter Ali. Becky had the week off from work for vacation and invited us to come and stay for a few days. We went shopping in Albertville on Tuesday and then hit a few places in St. Cloud on Wednesday. Mark returned home from his trip on Wednesday night. He went to work from Sartell on Thursday morning and Connor and I came home that afternoon.

Ali playing blocks with Connor.

Connor tries out Ali's sunglasses.

Becky and Ali with Connor

Uncle Adam playing with Connor