Connor at 14 Months

I've been a bad little blogger and haven't provided an update in a couple of months. A lot sure can happen in two months!

Connor loves to give this wide-open mouth grin-smile. It's hilarious, he opens his mouth as wide as he can!

In August, we took Connor on his first plane ride out to Toronto to visit all the relatives and friends there. Here's a shot of a very tired mom+baby on the way home. Connor was pretty good on the plane, but he screamed like a banshee on the descent - must have been the pressure in the ears. Nursing didn't help any, he was in too much discomfort to even try. Poor baby!

We took lots of photos in Toronto, which I've been having trouble posting onto Picasa as I've run out of space! So I have to figure out something else. It's been hard to find time to blog, as over the past two months Connor has been building up his walking legs so you basically have to watch him carefully all the time, otherwise he can easily fall over and give himself some good bruises. At one point he looked like he was in a car accident, he had so many bruises on his head! He started trying to walk at about 11.5 months. Now, about two months later, he is able to walk around quite good by himself. Not yet 100%, but almost there!

Connor is still not eating too well in that he will only eat crackers and cookies. He seems to still enjoy bananas, and depending on his mood he might also eat yogurt, peas, long beans, cream of mushroom soup, and noodles in clear soup. He loves blueberries, and we've given him concord grapes and other fruits. Po Po calls him a vegetarian! We also give him chocolate milk mixed with homo milk. Last week I started buying the Avalon brand milk, which is the best milk I have ever tasted (at a premium price, unfortunately). I think Connor likes this milk better, too.

In early September, the Allen Grandparents and Aunties Emily and Molly came to visit. It was a short but great visit. Here are a few videos from their time with Connor.

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