PARTY!

Connor had a birthday to remember. Tuesday we went to the Aquarium with Heather and Rex. We opened presents and then went to Chili's for dinner. Connor loved all the attention. Saturday we had a few people over for cake and ice cream and of course more presents.

MAP

Connor read his first word today! We were sitting in the drive through at the bank and the car in front of us had the letters MAP on his licence plate. I asked him what the letters were and what sound they made. After a few times sounding out the letters he got it and said MAP. I told him how proud I was of him and he said "See Mom I knew I was learning something at preschool."

Happy Birthday Connor!

5 years ago today God blessed me with the most wonderful gift - a very special little boy. I often wonder why God choose me to be to Connor's mom, but whatever the reason I am forever grateful. Happy Birthday Connor! I hope all your dreams come true. I am very proud of you. Thank you for the many smiles you bring to my face every day. Thank you for being you. I Love You!

Connor SLEEPING!

Today Connor decided to seep in, something he never does. Rex came over and I thought it would be fun to let Rex loose. It took a few minutes, but Rex finally did it. As you can see Connor was a little surprised.

Ready for Spring!

Saturday was a great day to be outside. Connor wanted to go roller skating, so we did. He was so proud of himself for doing it all by himself. I love days like this that we can just play. Life is short - we need to play more!

The New Look!

Connor has a friend in school that spikes his hair. Well Connor is just now catching on... Sunday it started... we have to spike it every day. Yesterday it was snowing and I went to let Nalla out and he was very worried about his spikes. Everyday seems to be a new adventure with its ups and downs. He is growing up so fast. Since we went to Walk with the Dinos he has grown at least 2 inches and turned into this little adult. Today in the car he was telling me how he wants to fly planes when he grows up. I told him that is great, but he needs to finish school, well that opened up a whole new very serious conversation. He analyzed his whole life (I wonder where he gets that from???). He is such an amazing little boy, I just only wish he didn't have to grow up so fast.

Bath Time

Bath Time in the Kitchen Sink....

Connor loves to take a bath in the kitchen sink. This morning was no exception. He is getting a little big, but still knows how to have fun.

Connor in our old house just before we moved.

February 2008

Connor had his first bath in the Kitchen sink.

January 2006

Walking with the Dinosaurs

Today we went to Walking with the Dinosaurs at the Delta Center (ESA). I don't know who was more excited Wes or Connor. It was very good. Connor was a little scared at the start, but before intermission he was sitting by himself glued to the show. Of course the best part was T-Rex!

Bowling Family Top 10 of 2008

1. We moved to a new house.
2. Wes hurt his arm and had to have surgery.
3. We made new friends.
4. Connor started pre-school and loves it.
5. Connor got his first big boy bike.
6. Tiffany turned 30!
7. Connor sat on Santa's lap for the first time.
8. After 7 years we finally had a Christmas tree bigger than Connor.
9. Connor is no longer a cowboy.
10. Wes is only 5 classes away from graduating.

We wish all of you a wonderful 2009. May it be full of blessings.

Christmas Day Is Here!

Christmas at the Bowling house was wonderful other than the foot of snow that we woke up to. Connor had us up at 5:30 and we were done by 6:30. Connor's favorite toy was the Geo Air that he has been talking about for months. Wes gave me footie pj's and Connor gave me a tree he had made in preschool - I love them! We enjoyed a quiet morning of just the three of us. Then we went to my Grandma's where we enjoyed good food and more presents.