First trip to Chicago!

Joe was working an assignment in Chicago over the weekend so Wyatt and I decided to venture into the city for a day!

Mommy and Wy overlooking Chicago

Back to work...

This morning was a rough one... It was my first day back to work. With tears in my eyes, I headed out to drop Wyatt off at the little church daycare and on to the Cancer Center. I enjoy being a Radiation Therapist but I love my role as Mommy much, much more!

Mother's Day and Baby Dedication!

Today was a very special day...

This was my very first Mother's Day! Thanks, Wy, for making me a mommy! I woke up to 2 cards, one from each of my boys, and was presented with a very generous gift... a jogging stroller!!!

Our new jogging stroller!

I'm not so sure about this contraption!!!

Even more importantly, we had Wyatt dedicated at church today. Our prayer is that he would come to know the Lord at an early age and choose to serve Him with his whole heart all of the days of his life!

I asked the Lord to give me this child, and he has given me my request. Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life.
1 Samuel 1:27-28

Baby Dedication!

Wyatt with Pastor Steve!

Today was also bittersweet because it was the last day of my maternity leave from work. Tomorrow I head back to the hospital. It's only part-time, but it's still going to be very hard.

First Road Trip!

Joe got a trip to St. Louis so Wyatt and I decided to tag along. Our little buddy was an excellent traveler! My parents, sister, and our niece and nephew came from KC to hang out for a night. The kiddos had lots of fun splashing in the pool and hanging out!

Under the Arch on a windy day!

First splash in the pool

Wyatt and Cousin Daxton... Good buddies!

Happy guy just chillin' in the hotel room

Praisin' Jesus!

Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother's womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
Psalm 71:6

Here are pics of our Li'l Wy Praisin' Jesus (in his sleep)!!!

More Company!

Grandma and Grandpa McCulley came from IA to visit for a second time with Joe's sister, Jen, all the way from KS! Yes, Wyatt has two 'Aunt Jens' and lots of "J"s to keep track of on the McCulley side!!! It's going to be a tongue twister to teach li'l Wy all of his family member's names including: Jay and Jen, Joel and Jen (Johnson), and Joe (AKA Daddy)!

Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Jen, Mommy with Wyatt, and Daddy

Grandma Becky snuggling with Wy

Uncle Jay and Aunt Jen!

Jason (Joe's brother) and Jennifer McCulley came from MO to meet their first nephew! We had so much fun just hanging out and spending time together.

Uncle Jay and Aunt Jen...

Jen is definitely a natural with babies!

Wyatt looked so little with his beefy uncle!