Broken Camera

Wondering why there have not been any new pictures of Connor or Dillon? Our little Kodak camera decided it will no longer take pictures. No need to worry though because a new camera has been ordered from Amazon and will be arriving by week's end.



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Happy Halloween

Iron Toddler

Yesterday we watched Iron Man and Dillon wanted to be just like him. Now if I can only figure out how to make him fly.




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A Busy Week

Connor has been a very good baby. He hardly ever cries and has been sleeping well during the nights. Once again, Grandma Sharon has been good to us. She has volunteered to sleep next to Connor and bring him to Christina for feedings. This allows for maximum sleep time for Christina.

Dillon always wants to lend a helping hand. He uses his slide as a makeshift ladder.

We had some visitors come up on Monday. The Morgans, Uncle Larry, Grandma Dede and Pops all made the trek to Sonora. Taylor loved showing off her new cousin.

Grandma Sharon with all three of her grandsons. She has had a grandchild born in each calendar year for four straight years. Jennifer will keep up the streak in 2009.

Dillon has benefited from Connor being born. The toys in this picture are just from Uncle Larry. Every one has been very thoughtful with Dillon and even Connor brought Dillon the Finding Nemo movie home with him.

Getting a three, two, and one year old to look up at the same time and prop up a newborn is almost an impossible feat. We gave up on getting them all to smile.

Coming Home

Christina was released from the hospital on Saturday morning. She and Connor are glad to be home.

Connor in his car seat after his car ride home.

Grandma Sharon gave Connor his first bath. He was not very happy during bath time but sure was content once Grandma wrapped him in his towel.

This picture reminds me of Dillon.

Connor's first night in his cradle.

Big yawn!

Pictures

I know I promised to post pictures last night but by the time I got home from the hospital I was too tired. Below are pictures from yesterday and today.

One last profile before we head up to the birthing center. We had to be there by 5:30 a.m., which was early for the both of us.

One of these has an excuse. Can you guess which one? Seriously though, Christina and I were surprised to see Grandma Sharon and Papa had beaten us to the hospital.

Moments before Christina was rolled into the operating room. You can see the nervousness in our eyes.

Grandma Ginni checking out her "perfect" new grandson. At first Dillon was reserved and shy around Connor but once Grandma Ginni held him Dillon decided Connor was alright.

The first picture of all three of the "boys" together. The only one missing is Otis.

Strrrreeeeeeetch!

Papa happy that everyone is doing well.

Today Dillon was ready to hold and kiss Baby Connor. He was also very excited to see Mom again.

Uncle James and Aunt Michelle saw Connor for the first time today. On Monday, Connor will meet his Aunt Jen and Uncle Jon.

"Yeah, that's right, I'm the BIG brother."

My favorite picture.

There is a good chance Christina will be able to come home tomorrow. She was able to walk around this afternoon. She has been a trooper these past nine months and I am very lucky she was willing to go through another pregnancy. I already can't imagine life without Connor and Dillon.

Connor Fate Nixon

Entered the world at 7:53 am, weighing in at 9 pounds and 1 ounce, and measuring 21 inches long. Big brother Dillon was not too sure about Connor at first but has since warmed up to him. Mom is doing well but is still recovering from the surgery. More pictures and story to follow tonight.

Just Photos

(Note: Dillon was introduced to the awesomeness of Pez last night. Here he is showing off his Dodgers Baseball Pez dispenser.)


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One of Dillon's favorite toys is his train track that he got last Christmas. The other day I created a "tunnel" for it. We then added an awesome Lightning McQueen racetrack in the middle of his tracks. This kept him entertained for hours.

I knew Dillon liked the set up because most toys he plays with end up all over the place. After 20 minutes of playing, he had virtually left it the same as when I left the room.

Dillon's organizational skills are on display to his left. He loves lining up any cars that he is not playing with at the moment.

Even Otis got in on the act and wanted to play. But Dillon, showing us a glimpse into our not too distant future, pushed Otis away from the toys so he could keep them all to himself.



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Daredevil

The video below is actually better than the Ben Affleck flick.





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No Words Necessary

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"Watch Movie?"

Any time I am sitting at the laptop Dillon will do one of two things, either stand on the arm of the couch and jump to grab a hold of my neck or beg to look at pictures. He loves watching the videos I (or James) have posted here. Recently, he has wanted to see the raw video of him, Taylor, and Kaleb trying to say "Happy Birthday, Papa" in sync. (Their best take is at the end of this video.) When Dillon isn't talking along with the video, he'll have the biggest grin on his face.

I would post the video but it really isn't much more than three minutes of me trying to get a good take out of the three amigos.

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10/9/08

That is the Thursday Baby Nixon is scheduled to arrive. It is also the Thursday Christina and I, OK probably just her, will begin to get less sleep. It's the Thursday I appreciate my mother for her help while Christina is recovering from major surgery. It's the Thursday we find out if Dillon will be jealous of his little brother. And finally, it's the Thursday you all will find out Baby Nixon's real name (and not a day sooner!)


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Forgot to mention...

I was so excited about how much fish we caught in Alaska, I forgot to mention our special guest fisherwoman. At the time, no one outside of Alaska knew who she was.


(Picture courtesy of James Evans.)

Happy Birthday Dad!

I hope you have a great 50th birthday.