Mr. Clean

Wyatt loves to help Mommy clean. And he is a very good helper!

17-Months-Old Today!

My little HELPER...

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Fun Facts About Our 17-Month Old: WYATT...

• is a CLIMBER...He's on top of everything these days which has caused lots of crashes and resulted in many bruises but very few tears. He's a bruiser for sure.
• loves to CLEAN and HELP do everything from laundry, to washing the grapes, vacuuming, cooking... you name the chore and Wy guy is there to help and learn. He is so capable and just wants to be involved!
• has many NEW WORDS that include: mimi, mint, baby, down, and cupcake
• makes lots of ANIMAL NOISES including: cow, monkey, owl, lion, and goat
• has outgrown the highchair...We are now in a big boy booster seat for dinner.
• points to my belly and says "BABY".
• And my favorite of all... Wyatt tells mommy "Good Girl" when I give him something he wants like juice or a cupcake! : )

Wyatt's little brother or sister is over 18 weeks along now!

Spanish Dancing at the County Fair!!!

Wyatt LOVES to dance. It was way past his bedtime at the County Fair but he had just enough left in him for one last dance...

Mommy's 29th Birthday!

Can it really be my last year of life in my 20s??? This doesn't seem possible, but I am going to enjoy every day of it! I had a wonderful day with my little man and enjoyed a great evening with both of my boys at the County Fair. My sweet husband has arranged a date for us tomorrow evening to go out and even took care of finding a babysitter (Thanks Napiers!).

Wy learned a new word today "Cupcake" and I heard it MANY times over

Up close and personal with the horses

Wishing he was just a little bigger so he could ride. : (

Sittin' on the John Deere...

His keepsake from the Fair

Ice Cream Please!

Wyatt could hardly wait for his turn to get some ice cream in Annapolis!

House-Hunting Adventure in DC...

We left for DC on Aug 2nd for a 10-day house hunting trip. My mom graciously made the trip as well to watch Wy guy and give us freedom to explore the area. Thanks Mom for being so flexible...We owe you BIG for this one!!! : ) It was a crazy and stressful few days but we got some time to play as well. We made a trip to Annapolis, National Zoo, ate at lots of yummy restaurants, and also got time with our extended family out that way. We didn't come home with definite success, but we do have a contract pending on a home that we absolutely adore. So we're waiting on a few contingencies and to see how the Lord's plan unfolds for this next season of life... Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Watching the SW planes as Wy prepares to board his very first flight...

First Metro ride to the National Zoo

Admiring the donkeys at the zooWyatt and Daddy conversing in a little red caboose. A great day in Annapolis... Wyatt and his mimi

Just chillin' on the Pier

Catch Of the Day

Good buddies...

Thankful for a safe landing back home in Chicago!

Daddy's 31st Birthday!

Joe and Wyatt blowing out the lonely birthday candle!

Jojo turned 31 today! I keep reminding him that when we finish our time in DC he'll be nearly 40. Is this possible??? I'm glad he's got a couple of years on me so he can hit all of the milestones first! Joe had to work today which put a damper on our plans for the beach...But it was also cool and rainy so I guess the beach was not meant to be on the birthday agenda this year.

Wy guy giving Daddy a birthday kiss

Loving the balloons

Wyatt giving the balloon a good-night hug...