One-Month with Laughter!

Isaac is filling our home with lots of LAUGTHER...

...and SMILES!

It is already hard to remember life prior to Isaac Owen. We are loving life as a family of FOUR! Today was actually my very first day since Isaac's birth of flying solo at home with both boys. The reality is sinking in that I'm now a mom of TWO and will probably never have another free moment to myself again : ) but I'm loving every minute of the adventure and there's no place I'd rather be!!!! My boys certainly are precious gifts and my heart is overflowing with gratefulness to the Lord for his Goodness and this great reward of getting to be a Mommy!!!!

Isaac rolled over from his tummy to his back in the hospital and I thought it was just a fluke, but he's been doing it ever since we came home. There is not leaving this little man anywhere because he just might not be there when you return!

Such good BUDDIES!

Sitting so BIG!

Being a BOY MOM rocks!

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Fun Facts About Our 1-Month-Old: ISAAC...

• is such a CONTENT and HAPPY little fella... But he's sure to let us know when he's hungry, poopy or gassy!
• is a GRUNTER to the max... If his grunting is any indication of what his verbal skills are going to be like, then Isaac is going to be a chatter box!
• does not spit up... No need for burp cloths in this house which makes for one happy mama. : )
• sleeps in about 4-hour stretches at night, waking Mommy up twice most nights.
• eats every 2-2.5 hours during the day... luckily Ike is a very quick eater because I've got a busy two-year old who doesn't take a break when it's time to feed lil bro!
• is a pooping machine... I never knew one baby could go through so many DIAPERS... We've definitley had to increase the budget in this area!
• makes a darling "O" face with his lips like he's whistling when he's pooping.
• is very STRONG! The doc thinks Isaac is going to be a very early crawler becuase he's already got the motion down to MOVE on all fours!
• doesn't like the pacifier... I guess it's one habit we won't have to break later!
• is a pro with the bottle. Hooray! Mommy's got a bit of freedom...
• his hair is getting blonder and his eyes are getting bluer!
• is very independent during the day but once 8 O'clock hits and big bro is in bed then Isaac says, "Now it's my turn for attention!". So, it's nice getting some independent time with each of my boys but does make for long and exhausting days!!!!!

AFV reruns!

Wyatt has gotten quite a kick out of America's Funniest Video reruns while we've been stuck in the house with over 3 feet of snow. He thinks we are on a permanent vacation with Daddy being home the past (now) 5 weeks!

Snowed in for the Super Bowl...

Wyatt having fun playing in 29 inches of snow!

(I should have dressed him in orange becuase he easily could have been lost in a snow mound!)

Pumped for Super Bowl Sunday

We got a record snowfall in MD this weekend of over 29inches. It's absolutely beautiful to look at and play in but makes it pretty much impossible to get out! SOooo we are literally SNOWED IN! We've ejoyed a couple of fun-filled snow days at home and hanging out with the neighbors to keep from getting cabin fever! Wyatt LOVES the snow... Joe and I have had to take shifts in playing with him because once he's out he doesnt' want to come in! All the Super Bowl festivities were cancelled, to say the least, so we got to watch it togetheras a fam at home. It's one we'll probably always remember...

The view from our front porch

The BIG snow fort on our deck!

Who says you can't have fun when you're stuck at home!

Daddy and Wyatt building the snow fort...

and playing inside!

Mommy and Wy guy playing on the porch!

Papa and Grandma McCulley

Papa and "Gamma" came out to MD to meet their new grandson, Isaac, and to spend time with us in our new home. We had such a great five days together, even though we hardly left the house! Wyatt was in heaven to have full-time attention for 5 straight days! He told Papa and Grandma lots of stories, got them to play choo choos, draw on the chalk board and tackle. He got lots of snacks including popcorn (a first for Wy) and pistachios (glad Grandpa 'accidentally' tried out this food that we were afraid Wy might be allergic to! : ), read lots of books, did some cooking, etc. Grandma and Papa followed Wyatt's instructions very well which made him one happy camper (Wyatt gives firm orders to "sit" with a point in exactly the spot he wants you!). Wy guy got some good one-on-one time with his Papa each morning... Papa graciously got Wyatt out of bed and played with him in the mornings while Daddy, Mommy and Isaac got a little extra rest. Wyatt still hollars occasionally from the top of the bannister for "Papa!" or "Gamma!" then realizes that they aren't here and went "up up" on the airplane back to Iowa.

Helping Grandma make some baked potato soup

Wyatt waving to grandpa who was outside shoveling the walk.

I love this photo... Grandpa was praying with Wyatt before bedtime.

Daddy and Papa took Wyatt for his first sledding adventure!

Ahhhh... Aren't these such sweet pictures of Grandma and Isaac?

Wyatt enjoying a new found favorite snack!

Thanks for all of the fun memories and for loving our boys so much. It was a blessing to have you here. We miss you two and look forward to seeing you again in April...

Baby YIKE!

The name Isaac has been a tongue twister for Wyatt to say--it comes out of Wy's mouth sounding like "yogurt", so we've been working on saying "Ike" for short, which Wy guy pronounces as "Yike"... So we've got a BABY YIKE for now! : )

Homecoming!

Isaac in his HOMECOMING attire!

This was the most wonderful hospital stay and 4 of the happiest days of my life! If it weren't for our little Wy guy being unable to visit us, I definitely would have opted to stay another night. But I'm very eager to get home and introduce our BOYS!!!!

One last memory at the hospital All ready to head out... BROTHERS!!!!!! Mommy brought home some birthday cupcakes for the celebration and introduction... I'm not sure if it was a mistake or just a really good distraction! But Wyatt was definitley more interested in the sweet treats than the new baby in his house!

It didn't take Wyatt very long to warm up to this new little fella

First HUG for baby Isaac.

And a first KISS too on day one! : )

I really do think Wyatt is the BEST big brother in the whole wide world.

Wyatt was determined that Isaac could sit with him... He kept patting the couch cushion and saying "sit" relentlessly

I'm feeling so blessed and our JOY is very FULL! These really are the sweetest days...

22-Months and now a BIG BROTHER!

Wyatt got a pretty special 22-month birthday gift... A BROTHER!!!! Wy has not gotten to meet baby Isaac yet due to restrictions at the hospital because of flu season, but I'm confident that Wy guy will be a great big brother! I'm so in love BOTH of my BOYS. Wyatt wearing mommy's shades

Reading in his dino slippers

Time with Daddy is the BEST Wyatt loves to TALK on the phone. Wy guy has gotten pretty good at putting on his own shoes when he's eager to go play outside. Mommy normally let's Wyatt pick out his own shoes each day to wear... Soooo that often means that we're not matching! : /

Wyatt loves his snacks and sometimes helps himself...

Wyatt on his morning "conference call" with Daddy!

Thinking about getting into the pantry... Lil stinker!

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Fun Facts About our 22-Month-Old:

WYATT...

• Always uses his UTENSILS... He will not let you by with giving him finger foods! He wants a bowl or plate and fork or spoon for everything! I'm amazed at how well he does and how little actually lands in his lap!
• Is now drinking out of a regular CUP all on his own. Bye-bye sippy cups!
• Wants ICE in his water all day
• Is sure looking forward to Feb 12 when the WINTER OLYMPICS begin...He loves the commercials (I promised Daddy that I wouldn't post this, BUT I have to note that Wyatt really likes to watch the figure skating because they "spin")
• New cute words include: "THANK YOU" and "TACKLE" and "KNUCKLES"
• Says "NICE" when he or we make a basket or do something cool! ; )
• Will not ever let us forget to "PRAY" at the dinner table... Sometimes we have to pray 2 or 3 times before Wyatt is satisfied!
• Is still obsessed with HORSES
• Blots the pizza grease with a napkin... I guess he's been watching Mommy's silly quirks!
• Loves to give "knuckles" instead of a high-five!