Bug Bites!

What can I say... I'm a first-time-mom, for sure! Yes, I've actually posted pics of Wyatt's first 2 bug bites. : )

I got scolded by the pediatrician for allowing him to get bit... As if I can really control it?!!!! I thought I was the paranoid one! : ) Wyatt is just so darn sweet that the buggies can't leave him alone.

M-I-C-K-E-Y

My cousin and her family sent Wyatt a gift straight from the Land of Mickey! Thanks Brockels for thinking of us!!! Mickey goes with us just about everywhere!!! : ) I'm excited for both of my boys to experience Disney World for the first time together someday...It really is a spectacular place for every child and adult alike!!!

Come closer, Gabbi.

Enjoying every minute of time with my Dad.

Homecoming!

After a month on the road, Joe finally arrived home this morning. Oh my goodness... Wyatt's laughter and squeals of delight have been absolutely priceless. Wyatt continues to make sure he's the center of Joe's attention at all times today. Joe certainly did not lose any favor in Wy's eyes over this past month. I guess absence really does make the heart grow fonder!!! I would spend a month apart all over again just to replay my boys' reunion. Luckily, I captured some of the memories on video! This has definitely been one of my all-time favorite days! : )

Waiting for Dad... How much longer, Mom?

8/20/08 Departure...

Does he look any different? (Wyatt, that is!) Joe must have packed light because he came home in the same outfit he left in! 9/15/08 Arrival... My boys played hard until Wyatt finally tuckered out in Daddy's arms!

My Half Birthday!

Wyatt entered the world 6 months ago today and changed my heart forever! It amazes me each and every day just how much JOY my chunky monkey brings to life. I still get teary eyed when I look at his sweet face just after he falls asleep in the evenings... HE IS THE GIFT THAT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING!!! : ) I'm humbled by the Lord's incredible grace and so proud to be known as "Wyatt's Mommy"! I love you to the moon and back, my son!

Can you believe I'm 6-months-old already?

Mr. Independent has learned to feed himself!

My new favorite game is to remove my LEFT sock!

To Mommy's surprise, I uncharacteristically decided to wake up at 3:30am to start celebrating my half birthday! : / Since I was bright-eyed and busy tailed, Mommy and I decided to get out of bed and watch the rain come pouring down! It took us 45-minutes trying to get home from church because all of the roads were flooded... The aftermath of hurricane Ike has sure taken NW Indiana by storm. Mommy nervously trudged through the water while I was sawing logs in the backseat!!! After the nice long nap, I was raring to go when we got home! Whew... Mommy's tired!!! It's a good thing DADDY IS COMING HOME TOMORROW... Mommy needs a break and Wy needs his daddy! :)

Can't wait to give you a great big squeeze, Dad!