Connor's Speech Therapy

Connor started speech therapy this month. Based on his performance during the initial assessment in November, Connor wouldn’t have even qualified for speech therapy if he wasn’t hearing impaired. His communication and cognitive development was above average for his age. In order to make sure he continues to develop on track, he is receiving speech therapy twice per month. His two sessions this month were more “getting to know you” sessions, but the real work starts in January!

As far as his hearing, he is doing great with the hearing aid. Based on periodic audiology tests, he is hearing at normal levels with his aid. Connor leaves the hearing aid on for the most part, but does have his moments when he yanks the band off of his head. I guess he’s just tired of hearing his Momma and Dadda telling him to stop playing in Ezra’s food!

SNOW DAY 2008

It happened. The largest snowfall in 20 years. Over an inch of snow fell in Metairie and was able to stick on lawns, cars, roofs and more for most of the day. More than two hours of steady snowfall dusted the area on the morning of December 11th, a rare treat that delighted just about everyone. It was sleeting early in the morning but as Lori was driving over to drop Connor off at Lynn's (his sitter) she saw the first flakes fall from the sky. Then the sparse flakes began getting more frequent and heavier. Around 9:30 was the heaviest stuff with big snowflakes falling. And then everything abruptly stopped but the fun was just beginning. All the kids got out in the yard and made a snowman and snow angles.

Momma & Connor as the snow starts to fall

It's starting to come down now

Connor enjoyed running around in the snowfall

When the snow first started, all the kids went out in it. Well their clothes got all wet and they had to go inside while the clothes were being dried. Connor made a jailbreak to get back into mix.

Who needs pants??

Only real men play in the snow in their diaper

Waiting to go back outside

The Snowman.
Connor was upset his hat was falling off....

Connor is sad to see this day coming to an end. And possibly has a nap in his future??

The next two pictures are from a friend who decided to make a trip uptown to take some picture of the streetcars.


It was a very memorable day in New Orleans that hopefully won't wait another 20 years to come back. And next time can it happen on a weekend??

Fulton Street Lights

We took a ride down to Fulton Street so Connor could look at all of the lights and see the "snow". Unfortunately it didn't snow that night but Connor still had a great time walking around.

Old Man PJ's

Connor weaaring Old Man PJ's last week...

Thanksgiving 2008

We went to Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving to visit with all of the Wade clan. We all ate too much but had a great time visiting with everyone.

Connor & Aunt Debbie

Connor with cousin Morgan Anne Thompson

Like every man on Thanksgiving right? And yes the football game was on.

The "Tot Lot"

Jefferson Parish has taken some space at the old Bonnabel Boat launch and opened a dog park and an 11,000-square-foot “Tot Lot” playground for little ones, with picnic tables and drinking fountains, as well as play equipment built over a carpet of protective outdoor surfacing. We visited on a cold blustery day as you can see from the pictures.

Halloween 2008

Connor dressed as Lil' Drew Brees for his Halloween Party at his sitter's house. That night he switched costumes to Winnie the Pooh and we went trick or treating in the old neigborhood with the Moncriefs.

TOUCHDOWN!

Giving out candy with Ma Mere

Heading out in the wagon

Clark Kent(Braden Moncrief) escorts Simba (Caitlin Moncrief) & Pooh on the journey for candy

Boo al the Zoo

We met up with the Dixon's at Boo at the Zoo. Zoe & Connor had a great time running around & playing.

Pumpkin Patch

We took some pictures in the pumpkin patch at St. Martin's Church. Connor loved climbing and hanging out on the pumpkins.

Atlanta - Georgia Aquarum, World of Coke

During our time in Georgia, we took a overnight trip to Atlanta. We had a great day visiting the Georgia Aquarium, the New World of Coke & Centennial Park.

Connor helps Momma wrap up her work for the night. We have a big day ahead of us!

The Georgia Aquarium sits on 9 1/2 acres of land next to the New World of Coke and Centennial Olympic Park, with an exterior designed to look like a giant ship breaking through a wave. Opened in November of 2005, the massive tourist attraction is the world's largest aquarium, holding over 8 million gallons of water, with 100,000 animals representing over 500 species. The aquarium's multiple viewing galleries feature wildlife ranging from whale sharks and African black-footed penguins to a giant octopus and little Nemo look-alikes.

Connor watches the fish swim into the entrance to the Aquarium.
A Whale Shark and giant Stingray

Enormous Goliath GrouperIt's a Jelly!Connor calls for the fish to come visit him.

Lori & Connor outside the New World of Coke

Lori is finished tasting all the drinks from around the world.

Trip to Grandpaw & CC's

We took advantage of Mommy having to go to Georgia for business to go stay with Grandpaw & CC for a couple of days earlier this month.

Connor enjoyed looking out the window at the golf course.

Later on that day, he challenged a door frame to a duel....

YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE DOOR FRAME!!

Of course it didn't phase Connor one bit. He got a little shiner to show for it.

Connor's 1st Birthday Party

Thanks to Grammie & Poppa (Aunt Debbie & Uncle Jim) for hosting Connor's 1st Birthday Party. Below are a few pictures from the party.

Connor's Birthday Cake

Connor examines his special #1 cake

You mean I get to eat all that??????

Tissue!!

I love my new truck

It sure was a great day and we thank all of you who came to celebrate this very special occasion with us.

Gulf Shores Part 3

We took our 3rd and last trip to Gulf Shores for the summer. This time we met up with friends from Baton Rouge. The Dixon's, Siener's & the Young's all joined us for some summer fun. We had a full house - 8 adults and 4 kids.

When we got there the kids got right after it, playing with each others toys. Below is a picture of Connor and Zoe Dixon.

This picture has Connor laughing at Ian Young...

The next day Connor and Zoe enjoyed some time in the pool.

Later on that night, Chuck took all of us on a boat ride. The kids really enjoyed it.

It was a short weekeend but well worth the time we got to spend with friends. Thanks Grandpa for letting us use the house again!