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1st cupcake
It was rumored that Connor enjoyed his cupcake more than his toys. He has declined to comment. -
Watch out
Jacob (from left), Connor and Cousin Marshall play in the ball pit on the back deck as the adults watch. The adults were keeping an eye on all three boys, as one of them is a biter. The editor of this publication declines to identify the biter, but he is not her son. -
1st birthday
Connor's first birthday party was held on his birthday, March 19, 2011. Family and friends gathered to celebrate his "big day." -
Sugar fix
The party, held at his house in Sanford, was a hit, as were the cupcakes and ice cream. -
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Connor, Year 2
Welcome! This Timeline follows the wee lad's second year and features all sorts of cuteness, a multitude of messes and the chaos caused by a very active boy. -
Helping Mommy Bake
Connor is modeling the finest in Duncan Hines' chocolate cake mixes. The cake batter (made with pasturized eggs, so no worries about ooky illnesses) was used to make his Daddy's birthday cake. -
Daddy's birthday
"More cake! It's my favorite!" That's what Connor is saying. Honestly, we don't feed him sugar all of the time. Really. Honest. -
1st Haircut
Gampa Pat holds Connor in the "before" picture. Connor's hair was so long that his teachers pulled it back with a bobby pin. -
Haircut: In the Chair
Note the look of confusion on the wee lad's face. He is trying to pull his arms free from the smock. Connor never liked to be swaddled. -
Haircut: Meltdown
The waterworks begin. The adults, Daddy and Gampa Pat, are doing their best to distract Connor as the stylist does her best. -
Haircut: The Drama Continues
Connor's had enough of his time in the "big boy chair." -
Haircut: After
Held by Mommy, Connor is a little calmer. Well, he's calmer until the sugar kicks in. A Dum-Dum solved the tear fest. -
1st Time Picking Strawberries
Daddy, Mommy and Connor join Jessica and Liam Kelly at Gross Farms in Sanford, N.C., for an afternoon of strawberry picking. -
Sampling the merchandise
Connor ate more berries than he placed into his bucket. But, as it was late in the season, the folks running the register didn't mind. -
1st Use of His Pool
What? I'm not supposed to drink this?
Connor takes a dip in his above-ground pool. If it looks familiar, it's because it also doubles as the ball pit. And yes, he is wearing sunscreen. No, we do not think his pale skin crashed any planes flying into or out of RDU. -
1st Use of His Slide
Connor and Mommy went for a walk through the neighborhood this morning. It was the day of the annual yard sale. Mommy took $20 and her checkbook. She bought this and a toddler bed for $100. Not bad for hours of fun. -
Slide
He made it to the top. Gampa Pat is in the background and Mommy is in the front -- just in case. Now what? -
Slide, Almost There
Connor has discovered a way down that's not as safe as taking one of the slides. -
Wooooo-Hooooooo
This is how you do it. -
Feed Me, Seymour
Silly, Mommy. Feed me on the deck. -
1st Trip to the Little Gym
This is a mobile upload. Connor attended Ella's birthday party at the Little Gym in Greensboro. He enjoyed "eating" the bars and jumping on the mats. Yes, he was teething. -
1st Mother's Cupboard Meal
Connor ate the ears off the lion pancake. The rest of the pancake lasted until we left Syracuse. If you're ever up that way, drop into Mother's Cupboard for surprisingly Southern-style food. -
1st Snowcone/Ballgame
Connor enjoyed (and wore) his first snowcone at a Syracuse Chiefs game. -
1st Zoo Trip
Connor took his first trip to the zoo while in Syracuse. Mommy, Daddy, Grandma Barb and Aunt Kymmi took the wee lad to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Connor called every large four-legged animal "Eddie." Eddie is the family dog and he was at the kennel back home. So this lion was Eddie. -
Not Eddie
This is the elusive snow leopard. Other zoo visitors said that they'd never seen the big cat prior to this visit because it hides. This big cat could and would eat Eddie for breakfast. -
1st Trip to Children's Museum
Connor and Daddy hung out at the Greensboro Children's Museum while Mommy joined her colleagues at N.C. A&T to welcome freshmen journalism majors. -
Uncle Tim's Birthday
Connor chases bubbles with Uncle Tim and Aunt Lisa. -
Uncle Tim
Hanging out with Uncle Tim. The guy most likely to bail me out after an AC/DC concert (and the guy who bought him this onesie). -
Look What Daddy Made Me Wear
This is not a good look, kid. It's OK for Halloween. It is not OK during the rest of the year. Love, Mommy. -
1st Carolina Football and Cup
Mommy bought Connor his first Carolina items at the Shrunken Head Boutique on Franklin Street. Mommy was on a panel called "Life After -30-" at the J-School. Mommy is all about encouraging the correct ACC loyalties. Daddy went to Syracuse, so Mommy has to start damage control before SU joins the ACC. -
Checking It Out
Connor investigates his new bed. -
Big Boy Bed
The wee lad is growing fast. He can climb out of his crib (at 18 months). So Daddy spray-painted that toddler bed Mommy bought at the yard sale. Our drive way looks like it was tagged by the Ziggy Stardust gang. Connor's bedroom theme is space. Daddy made him a moon buggy. -
Pumpkin Patch
Connor hunts for the perfect pumpkin at the Gross Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. -
Up, Up and Away
The user may chose their own caption:
1. This flying thing isn't working. Where am I? Smallville?
2. Connor was not a fan of the layered look.
3. Mommy. Candy. Now. -
1st NYC Marathon
Connor's sign reads "Good luck Aunt Lisa." -
1st Train Ride
Connor peers out at the tracks. He and Mommy are taking the Carolinian to Wilson for Thanksgiving. Daddy will drive out the next day. And yes, the train was late. But Connor had a blast. -
Thanksgiving Football Fun
Connor and Cousin Marshall sit still long enough for a few photos. -
Deck the Halls
Connor hangs his train ornament on the tree. Gama Bobbie brought it back from Asheville for him. -
Gama Bobbie's birthday
Gampa Pat helps Connor with his Carvel ice cream cake. -
1st Christmas in Syracuse
"Open. Open." Connor was very excited with his Cookie Monster MP3 player (he calls it his phone). Mommy and Daddy like that he's happy but really would like a quiet present. -
Christmas Chaos
A Steelers football and a Thomas book! The book makes sounds but it's Thomas and that's pretty cool with Mommy and Daddy. -
Trains!
Connor is very vocal about his new toys. He's not a fan of the pajamas, but really likes the train, "phone" and books. -
1st Video Game
Helping Daddy play Golden T at the Syracuse airport. -
1st Playdate with Lincoln
This is Lincoln James Cawley. His Daddy and Connor's Daddy are best friends. Lincoln is three weeks old here. Connor's Daddy looks like he has his hands full. -
Superman Returns
Connor moves a boulder to clear a path to the kennel for Eddie. Mommy wanted to try the costume on him for pictures before he outgrew it. -
1st Front-Facing Car Trip
From March 19, 2010 through Feb. 10, 2012, Connor hated to ride in the car for longer than 15 minutes. His car seat was swapped the morning of Feb. 11 and he was one happy camper for the hourlong drive to Greensboro. He was eating a cheeseburger Happy Meal and the fries may have helped calm him down. -
The Plane!
Connor and Ellie are very excited to see a plane during their playdate.
