Fall Fun in Kansas!

While Daddy was away, Mommy and I decided to make a 9-hour road trip to Kansas to spend time with my cousins. We were fortunate enough to be able to stop through Iowa on our way to and from to see my Grandma and Grandpa McCulley too and break up the drive!

Grandpa and Me

Me and Grandma Conversing with Great-Grandma Katie

Wrestling on Great Grandma Barb's lap

Playing with the kitty-kitty Cousins Dax and Ashtyn with Wyatt Celebrating Daxton's 2nd birthday with a really cool construction zone party!

Loving my Aunt Nana

Dax, Mimi, Wyatt, Poppy, and Ashtyn A serious cowboyPapa Great, Dax, Wyatt, Grandma Great, Ashtyn

Mama with one punkin in the cooker and one in her arms!

Giddy-Up

Another celebration of Dax's 2nd birthday. Wy really enjoyed the cupcakes!

Crazy Uncle T-dog

Am I really related to these people?

Play-Doh time

Watching movies in bed

Getting a horsey ride from Uncle Trent!

A Daily (maybe!) Diary for Daddy!

10.28.09 Wyatt was all about reading his Bible today. Here's one final video clip of your buddy before we hit the road tomorrow morning... 10.28.09: Today was a very busy day... We met Tyler and Zoe and their mommy for a walk.... It was a perfect fall morning! Then Mommy and I had a lunch date together at Pizza Hut. I clapped and said MMMmmmmmm!!!!! when I walked in and saw all of the food on the buffet. : ) Then we headed home for my nap and Mommy scurried around to get us packed up. This evening I was excited to get to play with Brock and Carigann while Mommy got her hair done. I will be fast asleep in no time... Can't wait to see you next Friday. Mommy promises to take me to the airport with her. Not sure if Mom will be able to post new pics during our time in KC, but know that I'm thinking of you always and missing you in my heart, Dada!

Zoe, Tyler and Wy guy Wyatt though that 53 degrees felt warm so he decided to do without socks and shoes, then Tyler to off a sock and shoe, and little Zoe got one shoe off. What are we going to do with these children when it's cold???

Mommy didn't snap a picture tonight with Brock and Carigann but here is one from our pizza night last weekend when all of my favorite buddies were together!!! I'm sure gonna miss my friends...

I'm still counting... Only 9 more days!

________________________________________________________ 10.27.09: My buddy Sam came over for one last play date today. He brought me some really thoughtful gifts including a little people dump truck (so cool!), a track from his train set (so I'd always remember playing choo choos at his house), and some very tasty ice cream cone cupcakes (he remembered how much I LOVE cupcakes!). I'm sure gonna miss my friend and his mommy too! After lunch, I slept in the jogger while Mommy got some exercise, then we had to clear out of the house for another showing. Is our house ever gonna sell? We finished off the day with at Panera for some dinner with Olivia. I miss you much, Dada!

Enjoying cupcakes together! Yummy! : )

Hugs for Sam after opening the cool gifts!

You're halfway home--Just 10 more days! ________________________________________________________

10.26.09: I started off the day searching for you... I headed straight for your bedroom then searched the bathroom and was so sad to realize that you weren't home. After breakfast I got a bloody lip from jumping off of your bed while Mommy was getting us ready to go see Claire and her mommy. We had a fun time with them... played with some blocks, went for a walk, ate some lunch... I was sad to see the time end and to have to say goodbye to my friend. : ( Mommy and I made breakfast for dinner tonight. I was so excited to EAT that I could hardly wait to get to the table. I miss you bunches Dada but I'm staying very busy! Love you!

Wyatt with Cutie Pie Claire

Almost to the halfway mark-- Only 11 more days! _____________________________________________________

10.25.09: The sun was out and it was a beautiful day so we spent lots of time outside! I also tried on my costume for Saturday and cried when Mama finally made me take it off before bed. : ( It's so rough being a little boy sometimes. I'm glad we've already got a week underway--Less than 2 to go! I miss you Dada...

Helping Mommy cook.

And loading up the dishwasher...

12 days to go! ______________________________________________________

10.24.09: I was a great boy when I was out on the town today--I got to go try all of the yummy treats at Costco this morning during our diaper run and also did some other errands with Mom. Then after I woke up from my nap, I was a wild man! I think Mommy was hoping that 8pm would come faster today! : ) I think I'm just missing the outdoors and my wrestling buddy. Good thing I have a brother coming along shortly so Mom and Gabbi won't be my only entertainment when you're away next time...

Chowing down on caramel corn!

Pretending the oven mit to be an alligator. Chomp!

13 days to go! _________________________________________________________

10.23.09: We're down to 2 weeks now! It was another rainy day so Sam came over to keep me company! I took a good nap and then hit Toys R Us for some Christmas shopping! Goodnight! I love you...

A little too much time with Mom?

Making my cheezy face!

14 days to go! _______________________________________________________

10.22.09: Mommy and I had a great day together although it rained from sun up till sun down. We headed out to Michigan City to visit work friends. I was such a good traveler because I got to watch a new movie--Clifford and the New Baby on the Block. Mommy heard me say "Dog" and "Baby" about 300 times during our 2 hours of driving! : ) When we got home I took a long nap then helped Mommy get the house cleaned and put away all of my summer clothes. I had lots of independent time today too and was in a very happy mood which was refreshing for Mama after yesterday! The days are flying by although I really do miss you. I'm your biggest fan, Dada!

Trying on Mommy's headbands!

"Helping" put away the summer clothes

15 days to go!

_______________________________________________________ 10.21.09 Wy found a snack before bed... 10.21.09 I had a fun morning with Tyler and Zoe in the sunshine, I was very brave and rode the horse at the grocery store, and I helped Mommy make caramel corn for her work friends. Today was also a challenging day... I wanted MY way in everything. But Mommy knows that consistency and discipline build character so she was on me like a hawk, Dad. Here's a picture of feisty me finding a snack right after brushing my teeth. Love you, Dada, all the way to the moon and back...

16 days to go!

________________________________________________________ 10.20.09 Wy's favorite song... e-i-e-i-O! 10.20.09: Today was another beautiful, sunshiny day so we got to spend lots of time outdoors. Guess what? The brown horse came all the way up to the fence and put his nose over for met to pet. This was definitely the highlight of my day! Mommy says that I was a fantastic little boy today. I was very obedient and fun and gave Mommy lots of sweet hugs. I watched your video about 15 times today! Here's a pic of me finishing off the day with my Oreo dippers. Miss you Daddy. Goodnight!

17 days to go! _______________________________________________________

10.19.09: It was a beautiful day outside so we started off with a morning run, then went to Sam's house to play and have lunch, before coming home for a nap. After my nap, Mommy and I took Gabbi for a long walk and also visited the horses! Mommy then convinced me to run some errands with her... Not my favorite thing to do, but I politely agreed to go (and I got a fruit smoothie out of the deal)! We had dinner on the front porch together and finished the evening off by making some rice krispie treats. All in all it was a very good day! Off to bed. Love you Dada!

18 days to go! _________________________________________________________

10.18.09: Mommy and I went shopping tonight for a new winter hat. I tried on LOTS of HATS to find the one that I liked best! No chin straps or ear flaps please! This is the one picked... Isn't it very mature looking? Wouldn't you know that it's supposed to be 61 degrees and sunny tomorrow so I guess my new hat will sit in the closet for a few days until "winter" returns! : ) Good night Dada!

19 days to go!

See you later alligator...

Well, today was the day that Dada had to leave on his 3-week trip to Washington, DC for EMT school. : ( We had a really great morning together going for a jog, mowing the grass, fixing pizzas, playing choo choos, reading lots of books and, of course, watching some football. Mom says that God sent us blue skies and sunshine as a little blessing to keep our spirits bright!

A suitcase ride!

Taking the convertible out for a spin

Finishing off the cupcakes together.

I promise not to grow too much while you're away Daddy since I just went through a big growth spurt. Mom and I have lots of fun days planned to keep us busy, but I'll still be counting down the days till I get to see you again. After awhile crocodile...

Nomah

Wyatt has never had a security blanket or favorite stuffed animal, and he never even liked the pacifier, but for some reason he's gotten very attached to Noah (his Little People figurine), which he calls "Nomah". This little guy travels all over the place with us and Wy talks to him constantly. My favorite is when Wyatt scolds Noah for not cooperating in his play!

19-Months Already....

Our Wy guy is now 19-months-old!

Didn't I just post our 18-month photos? Where do the days keep disappearing to? Wyatt has just grown up so much and gotten very "mature" on me this past month. He is understanding and conversing and following directions more and more each day. He is certainly full of spunk, tons of personality and way too much energy! :) He has already learned the virtue living each day to the FULLEST and I couldn't love him more!!! My heart is crazily in love with all 3 of my boys...

Somebody's got a sweet tooth (and a very orange mouth!)

Burrrrr! I guess it was a little too chilly to leave Wy sleeping in the garage...

Just joking! He fell asleep after eating a BLUE lollipop. Hope he gets a good report at his first dentist appointment coming up? Little Monkey

We made a trip to Bellaboo's (a fun indoor play center for kids) with friends...

In the ball pit at Bellaboo's

Getting used to our winter apparel

Wy loves to play in the empty bath tub

(but thinks his clothes have to be OFF in order to play in the tub. : )

Loves his new cowboy boots!

Gets rather comfy while eating breakfast

Loves to play horsey with no hands!

Is a little bit compulsive about brushing.

Wyatt sure loves his daddy and is not looking forward to spending 3 whole weeks apart from him. : )

We are now 27 weeks along and looking forward to meeting our new baby boy (and Wyatt's "broter") in less than 12 weeks!!! I'm just trying to soak up all of these days with my Wy guy because soon enough my love will have to be divided (yet it will also be multiplied, I know! ; ) between both of my baby boys.

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Fun Facts About our 19-Month-Old

WYATT...

• is starting to say "LOVE YOU" which completely melts Mommy's heart
• finishes the song Old McDonald Had a Farm with a very loud "E-I-E-I-O"!!!
• loves to COOK
• thinks his VITAMIN is the best treat of the day and never lets me forget to give it to him! : )
• has a mouth full of TEETH... 16 to be exact (the last time Mommy checked)!
• loves to be with PEOPLE... when we've been home too long he goes to the door and says "bye-bye"
• loves to pick up the biggest and heaviest objects he can find and say "BIG" with a proud grin
• loves to "DIP DIP" his food! Wy loves sauce, ketchup, salsa, dressing... Anything he can dip his food into.
• READING might be his favorite activity right now. And he takes it all in like a little sponge! He's very selective when choosing which 2 books to read before bed...He gives it lots of thought.
• is very attached to his NOAH little people character but calls him "NOMAH"
• wants there to be MUSIC playing 24/7... this is something Daddy got him going on this month. Wyatt knows exactly how to turn the music on on the computer, stereo and TV.
• is crazy about ANIMALS... He's got a noise for each one of them. My favorite is the piggy snort : )
• often wakes up a little bit grumpy from naps just like his mama... So he loves to be greeted with a marshmallow which creates an instant smile! : )