Notre Dame...

Joe got a trip to South Bend, IN home of the Fighting Irish and Wyatt and I decided to tag along. It was fun to get away, go out to dinner, and get some time in the pool. But Wy guy apparently decided that he will no longer sleep in his pack-n-play while being in the same room as Mommy and Daddy....So Mommy packed up the car at 4:30am and headed home so both of my boys could get a little shut eye!!! I was just a little bit sleepy. : / I guess from now on we will be getting a suite so Wyatt can have his own space to sleep! : )

Eating an orange at dinner and loving it!

Trying on his new trunks for the first time!

Loving the pool!

14-Months-Old

Our little man is sure growing up in a hurry. I can't believe he's 14-months already.

Wyatt's becoming more independent by the day and "needing" his Mommy less and less. : ( But he still loves to snuggle at bedtime, so I'll enjoy the sweet time while it lasts. I'm noticing so many things that Wy guy used to do but doesn't do any longer...How can the seasons be so fleeting? Karen Kingsbury says it perfectly, "I've watched you grow and barely noticed seasons as they pass. If I could freeze the hands of time, I'd hold on to your lasts." I've tried to be very intentional in soaking up the moments but they do pass so quickly...

Is this a boy pose or what?

Much to Daddy's dismay, Wy loves to try on Mommy's jewelery.

Our lil monkey loves to climb into anything and everything.

Such a ham.

He knows when the camera is out!

The best gift ever...Daddy came home from AZ to celebrate.

Hey, Wyatt's hat almost fits Daddy's head...What does this say?

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fun Facts about our 14-Month-Old: WYATT...

• loves to open and close doors. He especially likes going into a room by himself, closing the door, and not letting anyone in...He enjoys his sense of independence and to hunt for mischief.
• was intentionally "naughty" for the first time yesterday...He took the cap off of a green marker, went behind the kitchen table where he wouldn't be seen, and colored the table while Mommy was on the phone! : )
• always wants to be the one to give Gabbi her treat after she goes potty, but then Wy cries when Gabbi actually eats the treat because he wanted to eat it!
• loves to get into Mommy's jewelery box and string the beads all over the house.
• loves reading books...We always read one book and one Bible story before bed!
• added a new syllable this month--"Ka" for drink.
• is very FAST on his feet now
• loves to EAT but is getting a bit more particular!!!!
• ADORES his daddy and wants to be just like him!

North Mahaska in Chicago...

Wyatt and I ventured to Chicago to hear Joe speak to a group of high school seniors from his Alma Mater. The group was in Chicago for the senior class trip and stopped in to see Joe at work. Well, I didn't get to hear much of the speaking, as Wy guy thought it would be more fun to play football in the hallway, but it was fun anyhow! Wyatt got to see his second cousin Jake who is getting ready to graduate, and have lunch with Daddy!

Cousin Jake, Joe, and Wyatt

The North Mahaska Seniors... Yep this is the whole gang... It's a very small town!!! : )

Doesn't Jake make the rest of the group look like a bunch of runts?!!!

Mommy's Day!

Today was a fabulous day celebrating mommy-hood with my favorite fellas.

Wyatt truly is my precious GIFT from God. I'm still so humbled that the Lord gave him to me! He fills my heart with joy and my days with laughter. There have been so many "favorite" memories over the past year...I just wish I could hold on to each of them a little bit longer! Speaking of gifts....My hubby spoiled me with a spa package on Saturday and a trip to Chicago over Memorial weekend! I wish everyday was mother's day!! : ) Wyatt made mommy the sweetest hand print picture at daycare that is up on the fridge and will definitely make the scrapbook!!!!