Happy Halloween

Another Halloween come and gone! Konnor was Mickey Mouse this year. He had several costumes, but he only wanted to wear the Mickey costume.

Kevin was able to work an early shift this year so that we could take Konnor trick or treating. We took him to the mall. Funny thing is that he fell asleep as soon as we headed to the mall. (He didn't nap today) He was SO tired he slept for 30minutes while we sat in the food court of the mall and just people watched. We finally woke him up. Once he noticed everyone else in costume, he was wide awake. Kevin took him to one store to show him how to "trick or treat" and from then on he thought he was a pro. He enjoyed going to each store and holding his pumpkin. Although he didn't say "Trick or Treat" he knew to hold his pumpkin out. He was always so excited and happy to show me what he had gotten. We got so many comments throughout the mall on how cute he was. He started to walk through the mall ahead of us. I of course had a problem keeping up with our little Mickey. Thank goodness Daddy was there!

Daddy - Baby Shower

30 weeks.

Charger - Raider game. Chargers won!

Summer is over.

It was a long summer. It has finally come to an end. We of course have done a lot with Konnor this summer. He has enjoyed his swim lessons, playdates at the park, swimming in the backyard, playing in the water and visits from Mama & Papa.

We ended the summer with Labor Day week with Mama & Papa. They came down to stay a week with us. Konnor always enjoys his time w/them. Julian was also here so he loves playing with Julian.

I'm ending the summer in my 25th week of pregnancy. The pregnancy has been a lot better than when I was pregnant with Konnor, but still lots of aches and pains...the typical pregnancy pains! Although I had sciatica pains with Konnor, I'm having it even worse with this pregnancy. There have been times when I couldn't even get up, walk, stand or sit in certain positions. The Dr. has only recommended that I alleviate all I can to not irritate it. I don't pick up Konnor if I don't have to, I elevate my legs as much as possible and I had even stopped going to the gym because it just irritated my back more. My next appointment is Monday and my Dr. is going to think about sending me to physical therapy. He says that if it's happening so strongly at this time of the pregnancy, it may only worsen. On top of the sciatica pain, my blood pressure has gone up. I knew it was too good to be true. Next appointment I will be taking my glucose test as well. Oh no! Gestational diabetes......I have a feeling I will have it again.

Konnor's 18 month checkup

WOW! He's 18 months already! He'll be 2 years old before we know it. This morning we had his well baby checkup. He didn't have to have his shots this time since he got caught up with them at his last well baby visit.

Weight: 26 lbs Height 33.5"

Recent Milestones: Konnor is learning to recite his ABCs. He talks alot but is showing lots of signs of "actual words". Some of the things he says are "hot", "cold", "oh no", "owee", "Da-Da", "Mom-Mom", "Ma", "Pa", "Bad", "One", "Two", "ear", "Eyes", "shoes"...to name a few. He went to his first concert for his favorite show "Hi-5" in San Diego last week. He LOVED it. Danced throughout the whole show. He loves to put money into his piggy banks. Anytime he finds a coin, he picks it up! LOL He's becoming very interested in his new baby to be. He pays such close attention during my ultrasounds and he kisses my tummy every morning. He's gotten 3 haircuts since he has turned 1. His hair grows TOO FAST! He now has all his teeth (minus his second and permanent molars). The last cuspid just poked through last week. He's fairly a picky eater sometimes. Or he goes 3 days without eating real meals, just grazing...then he'll so well the next day. Still sleeps 11 hours straight through the night. Has been in his big boy bed for 2 months or so now. All in all it's been awesome being a Mom. I'm fortunate to be a SAHM able to see Konnor learn and experience new things everyday. He amazes me how fast he learns and how mellow of a boy he is. Of course he has his "boy" days but for the most part he's such an easy kid! I LOVE MOMMYHOOD!


We celebrated his 18m birthday since Mama, Papa, Uncle Ed, Auntie Samana, Cousins Julian and Nicolas were at the house.

22 weeks along

Dr. Anderson has now up'd my due date to December 20th. According to my level 2 ultrasound from last week, I was measuring a few days earlier than expected.

The ultrasound was great. Everything was looking good. My BP has still been significantly lower than before. FINALLY...normal blood pressure.

Konnor's 1st concert - HI-5

Konnor LOVES Hi-5 from TLC. It's an everyday ritual for him to watch it on tv every morning, then again during the day and sometimes before bedtime. He has been watching them since he was about 3 1/2 or 4 months old. I remember putting him in his bouncer with the tv on Hi-5 while I showered in the mornings. It's wonderful that he still likes the show. He loves listening, dancing and singing along with the show and the CD in the car as well.


When I found out they were touring and would be in San Diego, I told Kevin we HAD to take Konnor! The day had come and I was more excited to take him than he was. Especially that he didn't quite understand...until we got there!



We spent the day being "tourists" in San Diego. We went to Seaport Village. Took a walk along the waterfront, took the ferry ride to Coronado and just enjoyed the sunny San Diego weather. Konnor enjoyed it too.


We got to the Spreckel's theater in San Diego. We waited in the lobby for the doors to open. I never imagined so many other kids would be there. Konnor was a bit overwhelmed too. When the doors opened, we went straight to our seats. We had mezzanine seats, row 1, seats dead center! PERFECT! Konnor noticed the stage was set up just like the tv show. He then started to get excited. As soon as they came out.....Konnor was literally "star struck"! He was so amazed that they were live, in person and not on our tv. He danced, smiled so big, clapped his hands and stared. He paid such close attention through the whole 2 hour show!



Next....Doodlebops in February, which we missed this past March since it was the same weekend as his 1st birthday party. This will be part of his 2nd birthday present. AND...DISNEYDLAND! :-)


Below are some photos and video clips. ENJOY!







Video Clips:
http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k145/konnoremcmaster/?action=view&current=DSCN0476.flv



http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k145/konnoremcmaster/?action=view&current=DSCN0480.flv

Konnor is my E.T.

I caught Konnor in his room today....he was sitting in his shelf with the rest of his stuffed animals. I laughed and ran and got the camera. It reminded me of E.T.! He thought it was funny too.