Blog 1 of 2 (Superbowl and First Snow)

Yay another blog – I must admit I’m getting a little obsessed over blogging – the joke around the Conner household now is ‘why don’t you go blog about it’…and those of you who know me well can totally picture me being this way (stop shaking your head, rolling your eyes and giggling Emily Tulli).
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Ok so here’s what’s been going on since last week:
First, we had a great weekend. Saturday we met up for our regular morning breakfast group (started by Laura) – we always have a very nice time chatting over coffee, pancakes, eggs and the array of yummies offered by Lynn’s buffet. Then Sunday, the same group of people came to our house for a pregame- Superbowl-playdate-party! (as seen in the picture with Adam above) The kids all had a wonderful time playing, trying really hard to share toys and eating sweat potato fries.
Ella had her 9 month doctor appointment today – and she is doing terrific! Thank goodness this visit was actually shot free. She weighs 18.5 lbs and is 28.25 inches long. She is growing so fast – it’s so bitter sweet. I have to stop here quickly and mention how much we love our pediatrician. He is kind, knowledgeable and wears Winnie-the-Pooh ties – and most importantly he is so patient with the list (yes literally I walk in there with a list) of questions posed by yours truly.
Also today – Ella got to see and play in her first snow! Her Nana (Fisk) bought her a very cute snowsuit and I was really hoping she would get a chance to use it at least one time this winter. It started snowing yesterday evening, and we took her out quickly – she really liked watching it snow from the door as well – because I didn’t know how long the snow was going to hang around. Then this morning (of course being the true teachers we are, we watched the news all morning waiting anxiously to see whether or not we would have to go in) we only got a 2 hour delay, but I was determined that we were going to play in the snow (again Emily, stop rolling your eyes and laughing). So needless to say the entire Conner family was out playing in the yard at 7am. Ella wasn’t too sure about snow, but she loves being outside so she was happy to be out and about.