Maggie and Wy

Wyatt loves Maggie and Maggie loves Wyatt (most of the time). I think Wyatt's desire to play last night was a one sided kinda thing. I love how Wyatt adores Maggie and Maggie normally wags her tail whenever Wyatt cuddles. It is a blessing that they are buds:). Although this video shows a little less than "buds." Goodness. My house is a mess! OH and Wyatt is WALKING!! everywhere. So much fun. so scary.

Halloween!

We had a great time enjoying Halloween as a kid all over again. Wyatt understands none of it, but it was a great excuse to do all the kid stuff! Matt and I went to Boo at the Zoo and had a great time. Wyatt loves the zoo. It is so fun to see him tracking the animals and to hear him talking to them. The animals were so active. We didn't dress him up for it or collect candy, but it was great to see all the other kiddos loving it! Next year!!:)

Then we went trick or treating downtown with some friends. Wy dressed as an alligator. Again, didn't understand it, but it was fun running into people we knew and it was a beautiful day.

And lastly we went trick or treating with the cousins. It was fun to watch Lucas and Nathan trick or treat, Wy just relaxed bundled up in his stroller. It was a great first Halloween weekend. Holly also came in and joined us for the weekend. We had a great time catching up in between chasing Wyatt or entertaining him at lunch. Wish she lived back in the area so much!

VEGAS baby!!:)

Matt and I went to visit our friends, Darrick and Krista in Vegas. We both had never been so we were very excited to see friends and the city. The only sad part was leaving Wyguy behind. I used two personal days and Matt used vacation time, so we were going to be away from Wyatt for 4 nights and five days. Thank goodness for wonderful grandparents who sent pictures and made the time away a little easier. It was nice to not have to worry about eating or napping or bed times, etc, but boy, did we miss our boy.We had an awesome time with Darrick and Krista. We saw the city lights, went to see the Cirque show "Ka" , spent a little money on a couple machines which was fun but didn't last long, we saw the Hoover Dam, did a little shopping, but best of all we just spent time with their family. We love their little girls and we missed seeing our friends, so it was a nice trip to say the least. We hope to get back out there soon! With Wyatt:) Thanks Neibaurs for a great time.

And of course I had to stick one in of Wyatt:)

Now a BIG BOY?!

The little guy is getting too big...too fast! I am loving Wyguy as much as ever. Wyatt has learned to roll over, drag his body all over the room, and has cut two teeth! He cut his first tooth when we were in Columbus having a girls (plus Wy) weekend. I cried when I felt it. It makes

me so sad that he is growing up so fast. I thought I was not going to enjoy this "baby stage" but it brings tears to my eyes how fast it is going by. I always wished there was a puppy potion to give puppies so they would stay little forever now I need a potion to keep Wyatt little forever! We have had an awesome summer. I will do my best to post some pictures...my apologies if this blog entry is long!!:)Here we go...

Wy got his first "big boy" toy! He loves riding in it and bops his entire body when we stop pushing, as if to say "Hello...I am not done." He looks so ridiculously cute in it!

My favorite part of the day is putting Wyatt to bed. It is the only time he truly snuggles without crawling up me anymore. He finishes his last sip of his bottle and turns into me and holds me. Oh the best feeling. I never want to forget how he feels in my arms.

Wyatt got another big boy toy! A outside swing. He just laughs and laughs. Of course it is attached to an apple tree so we are a big worried about his safety with the falling apples. Uncle Bob decided to give the kid a helmet to protect him. Always thinking...

Wyatt outgrew his infant carrier and now is in a big boy carseat! (Can you tell how much I am struggling with him being a big boy? Every thing I write is about being a big boy. Or maybe I am so proud that I have kept this amazing being alive for 8 months.)

Wyatt is still completely in love with his daddy. Everything Matt does Wyatt thinks is the greatest. No one can get the kid to laugh like Matt does. I am a bit jealous.

Ok now for the crawling... Goodbye Wyatt the blob, Hello rug burned knees, electric cords, outlets, small lint pieces in the carpet, corners, and anything else that wasn't dangerous or a threat a couple months ago. Just him out in action....

These are not the greatest pics of the dude, but they just show a glimpse of how our little guy has grown. Everyday I thank the Lord for giving us this amazing gift. Ah God is so good!

Wyatt Rolling Over

Matt told me last night I stink at our blog...so I am going to try better to be a better blogger:) Starting with a video of the dude rolling over. Matt has been working intense hours, long hours during the day, followed by being on call which basically means he has been working most nights too. IT STINKS. Anyways, he hasn't seen Wy roll over because he has been working TOO much, so here is a tribute to the rolling man. I can't keep him on his back anymore and he has been not loving his belly which leads to screaming because he gets stuck, especially at nap (FUN!). The kid has quite a bit of weight he has to throw over in order to move. I am proud of him. He is growing up to dang fast!

Belated Post of Trip to VA

Matt, Wyatt, and I decided to drive down to Virginia for not even a 24 hour trip. Well Wyatt didn't have much to say about the final decision:). It worked out great because my school released almost a week earlier than where I taught in Virginia. I was so blessed to have seen those who became so close to me during my time in VA. I missed everything about Salem, the school, the comfort, and especially, more than anything the people. God surely blessed Matt and I's time down south and Christiansburg/Salem will always remain special to Matt and I.

Hehe, love the kid!