5 months young...

This picture is a little out of order but my mom can't figure out how to rearrange this post so...anyway...this is me trying to poke my great grandma's eye out. She kept trying to get my tummy so I thought I'd go for her eye.

There's been lots of changes in the last month. I got my first two teeth, I play peek a boo, I'm sleeping in my own crib and I rolled over from my back to my tummy! My mom & dad have so many pictures of me, they can't figure out which one's to share but here are some highlights from 4-5 months.

I just discovered my doggy. I think she is about the funniest thing I've ever seen. She makes me laugh so hard that I pee my pants!

This is just a really cool picture of me chillin' on my dads tummy.

My mom tried feeding me some cereal. As you can tell, I think this stuff is really quite discusting. At present, I don't like bananas, apples, pears or sweet potatoes. My mom hopes that I change my mind soon.

I finally got to meet my great grandma! She loves me so much that she tried to kiss me constantly! She calls me "boo boo" just like me mom.

My family and I went to the coast. In preparation for my first coastal outing, my mom bought me some gear that she couldn't resist. See my new teeth?

At the coast, I finally got to hang out with my Uncle Ryan again. He couldn't believe what a big boy I've become since December when he saw me last. See any resemblance?

When we went to the coast, I got to snuggle with Grandma & Grandpa in the morning. As you can see, I had a lot of fun. I'm pretty sure Grandma & Grandpa didn't mind me being in bed with them either.

Here's a photo of me & my family at Agate Beach, outside of Newport. We had so much fun together! I can't wait to do it again.

Almost four months old!

Here's me & my mom. She's always kissing me!

This is my favorite position in the world. Whenever I am the least bit sad, this position just sets me right. My daddy is so strong! As you can see we're both amazed!

I'm a real flirt. This is one of my common smiles. I have the best attitude and my mom and dad say I'm the best baby ever!

Look at how tall I've gotten.

Here's one of my great babysitters, Olivia. She's playing airplane with me and I am drooling ALL over her! This is so fun!

Here's me and my Aunt Marcy. She's one of my favorite baby sitters too. See, I'm real tired in this picture by my family is oogling over me so I'm maintaining my composure for now.

Here I am just looking cute. My grandma Williams gave me this Bronco Jersey and I already have big muscles to fill this thing out.

My daddy's whiskers feel really good on my feet. He thinks my feet smell good too so

we play this game a lot. Here I am taking a bath AGAIN...see, I've discovered that I have legs and they are very fascinating to me. I've also discovered my hands and how to roll over from my tummy to my back!

Here I am on my three month birthday. I'm already out of my three month old clothes and onto the six month duds. I weigh in at 14.2lbs and I am 25 inches long now!

The Latest on the Ruari Scene...

Since Mommy is returning to work next week, she thought an update might be due since time will be of the essence. Mostly, I've just been growing like a weed, as evidenced by the photos. We've just been busy with day to day activities. Mom and I finally got on a schedule and now we have to start on a new one. I still have yet to sleep through the night but mommy hopes that I'll start once she returns to work. Here's what I've been up to:

Here I am just looking handsome. Mom says she had to take a picture of me since I probably will be able to wear this sweater a couple of times before it's too small and too hot to wear it.

This is my BIG brother and I just chillin'. He says someday he is going to take me snowboarding. I'm sure to have an "epic" experience with him.

This is one of my favorite people in the world. He likes to make funny faces at me and he thinks I'm the best too.

Here I am enjoying my awesome swing that Grandma and Grandpa Connell got me. Mom and dad put me in here when they are making dinner. I love it!

Here's my doggy, Steezy and I having some tummy time. Steezy tries to lick me a lot and my mom gets kind of mad. Steezy's real protective of me and sits at the top of the stairs in front of my room when other dogs come over. Nobody can mess with me, when Steezy is around. I can't wait to play ball with her soon.

Here I am in my little stroller bag waiting for my doggy and mom to go on a walk around the hood. I usually hate this thing but my mom caught me at a happy moment. Could we please go now?

8 weeks and smiling!

Oh yeah, I still LOVE to take a bath. I can put down almost seven hours of sleep if Mommy and Daddy bathe me before bed. It's so much fun and so relaxing!

Daddy finally let me wear the Air Jordons that he bought me about three years before I was born. I've been just so excited to get these things on my feet. Actually Mommy says Daddy was more excited than me!

My buddy Thor came over to visit for the first time. He was born a week after me. Dad tried to wake me up to play but I was just beat from playing so hard earlier.

My friends Barney & Roseanna came to visit me for the first time too. They kept wanting to put me in my room because they were afraid I wouldn't sleep well with the dog barking and the TV blairing. Mommy told them that I was real used to that since I heard it in her tummy.

I'm such a convenient size right now...comfortable enough to sleep in the laundry basket.





Mommy actually got me to smile on my 6 week birthday and I've been smiling ever since. As you can see I'm very photogenic. My cheeks are filling out and more kissable than ever.

Ruari Update

Ruari's been busy in his first month. Lot's of family came to town and of course, he was very popular. He had many "first's". Here are just a few to share.



...getting his first bath and loving it!

...being held by Great Grandma Lyon.

...saying, " Mom, just because I am ONE month old today, doesn't mean it's my birthday!"

...wearing little man clothes.

...wearing a tie.

...snuggling with daddy.

Ruari's First X-Mas!

Ruari enjoyed his first Christmas with both sets of grandparents and lot's of other family members who got to cuddle with him too. Mom and Dad were a little worried that the boy was already getting spoiled as he was resisting the thought of not being held on the day after Christmas. This was just a temporary growth spurt though and he is back to being just the best little angel ever!

Ruari O Connell has arrived!

Ruari O Connell entered the world on 12/09/08 at 11:54 pm. He weighed 6lbs11oz and was 20 inches long. After two hard days of labor, it was decided that he come out via cesarean. Mama Connell was actually relieved by that time as she thought Ruari would never come. Despite how much he liked it on the inside, Ruari is very accepting of his new existance in the world. He is a calm and mild mannered baby. He is almost already sleeping through the night. He is gaining weight and eating very well. We are all very proud of him and all he does is just eat, poop and sleep!