Christmas? Not Yet...

Okay, Christmas has come and gone and it was a good year, if a bit trying at times. This post is more of a prelude to Christmas. Wyatt had is 15 month checkup and is now 22 lbs. 9 ozs. Not much more than his last weigh in, but healthy for his age. He is apparently concerned though, as he has become a very good eater of late (after some picky times) and may have packed on a few ounces in the last couple weeks. Enjoy the pics below and stay tuned for the big Christmas issue!

Checking out a lobster at Ms. Allyssa and Mr. Jason's house. Being from Maine, Ms. Allysa had a big group of friends over to celebrate thanksgiving with the traditional lobster dinner... Wyatt was bemused by the creature. The feeling was not mutual.

Diaper Dancing...

Did you want to see it again?

Diaper Dancing...again.

"It was this big... and had claws and lots of legs"

My SU hat. Go Orange.

You know Christmas is coming when Santa's train starts running

(not to mention the large pine tree in the living room)

It's December Already

Fall went by pretty quick this year. Its already cold and winter is here. Wyatt did manage to get some fun in playing in the leaves. He's very mobile now, running, climbing and dancing all over the place. He talks on and on but unfortunately we can't understand a word of it, which frustrates him to no end. We are teaching him some sign language in the inteterim but there is so much he seems to want to say and not enough signs to say it all. He loves music and regularly runs over to the stereo and points at it until you play something. Make sure you are ready to dance if you do though, because he prefers not to dance alone.

Fun in Daddy's leaf pile

Daddy teaching some new tricks

One end in the basket

Another end in the basket

What's cookin', Mom

Halloween!

Wyatt wasn't too sure of the whole Halloween thing at first, but finally got into the groove. He first wore his costume at a Halloween parade at school, where all the kids went outside and got candy from the nearby stores.

Uh, Grandmom, what's going on here? What's on my head and why do all my school friends look so funny?

We've never had so much paparrazi when we've taken a wagon ride before! The camera flashes are everywhere. I am so confused.

Dude, Andrew, I keep trying to tell you that you look real funny, don't try to play it cool, something is going on here!

Grandmom and Aunt Doreen were there to witness the Halloween parade madness. Wyatt had enough of the wagon and decided to be a parade spectator instead of a parade participant.

Trick-or-treating at home got off to a rocky start. Wyatt was unsure of some of the costumes, and he also didn't understand why all the kids kept running away to the next house-he wanted them to stay and play.

Wyatt liked to watch Dad's carved pumpkins flicker.

Once Wyatt realized the point of the evening was CANDY things got much better. Wyatt's favorite candy to eat was Junior Mints, but he did like to carry a snickers bar around all night.

TRICK OR TREAT!

Wyatt was off to the neighbors house to get more candy! Don't forget your bag to hold all your loot!

Halloween is fun! Let's go to the next house!

Wyatt was quite tuckered out after trick-or-treating and then playing with his friend Shannon up the street. It was way past his bedtime! Good thing binky was there to save the day.

Living the Rock n Roll Lifestyle

Oh what a difference a year makes! Wyatt has really started to develop into a little boy, with strong opinions on many things. His vocabulary has expanded to include the phrases "ut oh" (which comes with shrugged shoulders) and "uh ah" (which includes adamant head shaking). And anytime you praise him for a job well done, he always follows up with applause for himself.

Apparently mom and dad didn't realize that I have been watching their every move, waiting for the moment when I had the fine motor skills to show them everything they have taught me!

Now I saw dad do something with the top here...it sure looks like something besides whole milk comes outta this can...

Hey let's get this party started!

The confused look on Wyatt's face is the result of the tricycle shooting forward and dumping him on his bum. No wonder Wyatt rides it backwards, it doesn't get away from him that way!

Nanny sent me this xylophone, and I went right to work making music!

Around The House

We must apologize to our faithful readers for the long delay between posts. Now that Wyatt is walking, there is no stopping him, and we are tuckered out! Here is a sampling of recent fun we have had around the house.

Wyatt loves to go in the tuperware cupboard and get his hat. We haven't had the heart to tell him it's a plastic bowl. Maybe he is just taking after his mother who used to wear a mixing bowl on her head.

Wyatt loves the watering can, and the shelf that it sits on now makes a nice seat for a little boy.

Wyatt has discovered the power of the camera, and now finds getting his picture taken very funny. Here he is striking a pose while eating some cheerios.

Wyatt and mom like to play tag around the kitchen island. Here he is coming around to "get" me.

Wyatt has also discovered the dining room table. And the shelf on the bottom of the table appears to be a great place for little boys to hang out. Here dad is helping him as things getting pretty slick when Wyatt is wearing his fuzzy pj's.

Wyatt was so excited about getting his picture taken, he dropped the duck. Luckily, it's a wooden duck. Watch out paparazzi, we've got a ham on the loose!

Wyatt Turns a Year Old!

Mom is trying to explain this whole "party" thing to me. She read in her baby book that my first birthday should be subdued as too many people might freak me out. Good thing I am Mr. Social because mom read that after she sent out two packages of invitations!

So as you can see from the look on my face, I am still a little confused over the party thing. But hey, Nanny and Papa are here, and so are my cousins Matt and Ellie, so let's get this party started!

Hey, I can dig this! Uncle Michael bought me this cool bear chair for my birthday. I love to hang out in it and just chill.

And this is the very fun tricycle Nanny and Papa got for me. I only ride it backwards though. It's just how I roll...

And can you believe someone gave me this totally cool box?!

Here I am with Dad and the cupcakes. I didn't really like eating the cupcakes, but boy were they fun to play with!

Now this is what I call a party!

My work here is done!

On the Move

Wyatt started standing on his own and taking a few steps in August. It was often hard to capture on film because the minute mom would grab the camera, Wyatt would sit down and crawl away.

I prefer the wide stance, it's easier to balance!

Hanging out at the barn watching mom. I'm unimpressed with these horses, since I"m not allowed to crawl after them, they do not interest me. Give me a cat or small dog to chase and now we're talking.

Headed out on a weekend adventure.

Now that I have 10 toothies, Mom and Dad stick this brush in my mouth every night. I usually think it's pretty funny, and I like to hold my own toothbrush.

I like to pick out my own dinner. One of my favorites is canned peas and carrots- yummy! But yogurt and cottage cheese are still the daily staples, and the only things I will eat every day. I like to keep Mom and Dad guessing about my mealtime preferences.

Late Summer Fun

Summer is drawing to a close and the days are getting shorter. No one is working too hard except for Wyatt who is working on walking...

.Mom and Dad played hookie and took me to the beach.

I wasn't a big fan. Who likes sand in their diaper?

I am more of a pool fan, especially a pool with a cool frog fountain like this one.

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.I love my mom

.Playing my drumset (the trashcan)

. I'm ready for my solo, right?

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Almost there...