A short update on my favorite little person. I promised that I would capture the "dance" that Wyatt does when he likes food. Seriously, when he hears that we are having pizza, chips or better yet anything he really likes he does this "dance of joy." You know the dance I will be doing when March Madness is over. Opps, did I just say that? Anyway, Wyatt did this dance (view the short video above) after his first taste of Cinnamon Roll (okay might not be his first, but it was the most memorable).

A huge blessing that I enjoy is sleeping in and Ken gets up with Wyatt...okay I don't sleep but rest my eyes and listen to the two of them is heaven to me. Ken often makes pancakes but recently he made waffles and bacon and could hear the excitement in Wyatt's voice while waiting for the desired breakfast to hit the plate. My favorite was his "Mmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm" that was repeated over and over as he ate his waffles and bacon. Of course "more bacon Daddy" was a common request.

Another funny thing Wyatt likes to do especially when we are coloring...he likes for me to make something that is big and something that is "teenie meenie" and he shows me with his fingers just how "teenie meenie" it needs to be. Popular requests are for a big heart and a "teenie meenie" heart or a big sun and a "teenie meenie" sun. He laughs everytime he says "teenie meenie"...too cute.

Do you know a child that has an imaginary friend? Now you do...Wyatt has one maybe more. I have confirmation on a red bunny who pops up at our house and Grandma's house frequently. Grandma and I have noticed that the red bunny (rare bunny in these parts) is always hiding under the dining room table no matter what house he is in. Wyatt either calls him loudly or goes under the table to persuade him to get out. Along those same lines Wyatt has even named his large white teddy bear this week. He was "big teddy" and then out of the blue he started to call him "Archie." I found out that a little neighboring dog that lives near Grandma's house is named Archie; however, they had not seen him in quite awhile. Too funny, but the name fits perfectly.

Today, we ventured to the zoo with Wyatt's three cousins which was fun to see Wyatt run after his 5 year old cousin following her wherever she went...she even got him to go down the slides at the zoo with her (holding hands and in her lap). Priceless. So, cute to see all the cousins running and playing together and looking and laughing at the animals and one another.

It looks like winter may return this week so I hope it will get it out of its system so we can get used to some spring-like weather. May you all have a reason to do the "dance of joy" this week.

Mama Whatchya Doin’?

Blessings in the midst of UGH!

This past Sunday as I was putting Wyatt’s coat on to go to church he looked right into my eyes and said ‘We have a big house Mommy.’ My immediate thought was “our condo/our house?” Just as I was about to reiterate this statement and needed him to clarify that he could not possibly be thinking of the small space we live in; I watched as his eyes began to scan up and down our hallway. Taking a breath and zipping up his winter coat, I smiled and looked into his eyes and said, “Yes, we do live in a big house don’t we. We are so blessed.” Wow, nothing like a two-year old for God to place things into perspective for you. I get teary thinking about it because like so many others I long for that HGTV dream home that has beautiful bathrooms and kitchen along with a yard and maybe two cars. Ugh, did I just admit to that…well it is true. Now back to reality which if you look at it is even better than the dream. So, I am counting my blessings which is really what you should do during Lent anyway. I did give up chips, but I have decided that I really need to add something to my every day routine to find God in my every day. Some days are a LOT easier than others. Although, when I stopped to really look, it wasn’t that hard to see Him. Have you ever had a moment where someone sacrifices greatly (life-changing) to help you? This just happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I am still wrestling with it just because it is such a huge gift to wrap my mind around that I was and am left speechless. No amount of thanking could ever be enough. A Lenten message? I got it. Really look at your life…can you see how blessed you are? To stop looking at what you don’t have, what you want, what could be more and look at what is truly good in your life. I have and it is extremely humbling.

This week with the incredible devastation in Japan our hearts and prayers are with all the people there. Ken actually taught in Sendai so this is even closer to home for him as he has such a love for Japan and its people. I am just heartbroken as I watch the coverage and can’t help but immediately think “what if” this would have happened when he was living there. We are so thankful to hear that our friends in Japan are okay and were not near the hardest hit areas. Please join us in praying for Japan and its people...they need it now more than ever.

Wyatt will help me end on a couple of light notes. Wyatt has a new phrase or better yet a question that he likes to repeat often and by often I mean multiple times per minute. The phrase: "Mama Whatchya Doin’?" Riding in the car is the one place that it can drive my a little batty and of course I am not the one driving. Ken also gets the question, but not nearly as often as I do. I deserve it. My question to my Mom was "What's that?" Can you imagine? My Mom would open her mouth to answer me and I was pointing and asking it multiple times with a minute. Wahh. So, yes...I am due. Also, it is no secret that Brutie (his stuffed dog) is Wyatt's best friend, and I am always finding new ways to make him laugh and Brutie is always a BIG help in making this happen. On occasion Brutie likes to crawl under Wyatt’s shirt to tickle his tummy and this past Sunday, Tigger also joined in on the fun and I captured a few photos. Dare you not to laugh. Enjoy!

Honestly, this was at his request!


A few years later...opps I mean a few minutes later after running around laughing.


Ta-Da! Tigger and Brutie.

Brutie always gets kisses.

Shakin' your Bacon!

No matter what type of week or day I have I know I am blessed with Wyatt's outlook on life. He undoubtedly will make me smile and laugh reminding me of how lucky I am. Ken currently plays basketball one night a week and this week Wyatt ran to his closet with him when he went to get ready and well...

Defense...no problem!

Well...as long as he doesn't wear his Daddy's hat.

Wyatt assures me he could work around it.

Wearing his Daddy's hat and shoes...priceless.

Ready to go!

Daddy you ready?

Is it a coincidence that Ken shot the game winning free throw at the game? Hopefully, Wyatt will have Ken's athleticism.

You are probably wondering so what does the "Shakin' your Bacon" title have to do with basketball, right? Actually, nothing at all. Wyatt is currently on his way to eating what we eat...sorry Gerber. Not totally there, but I think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. Wyatt's new LOVE is bacon. I mean he LOVES it. Yes, he is my child for sure. I didn't think it was that memorable, but when Ken made us bacon a week or so ago I did a little "shakin' your bacon" dance. If it gets a laugh...I will pretty much try it...just to hear his laugh. Now Wyatt likes to tell Ken that he loves bacon and he does a lil' shakin' his bacon dance as well. Sorry, I don't have a video...yet! Did I mention that he also does a dance when he gets a tortilla chip? I need to capture that as well. Some people's taste buds dance and others just need to dance when they eat something good. Hope you all have a moment this week that just makes you dance!