Handing out some Wyatt love

His most prized present: A DS!

Legos from Eden

Kickball from Kesley

In honor of Wyatt's 7th birthday, I'm going to share 7 things I love about him:

1. Observant. Wyatt is a pretty even tempered kid. He loves to sit back and observe situations before he invests himself too much. Very unlike me, but I appreciate it so much. I think this trait will come in handy as he navigates through the rough teenage years.

2. Sensitive- Wyatt doesn't cry often but he is a bleeding heart. He really is aware of other people's feelings and is sympathetic to their sadness.

3. Serious- He has been this way since he was a baby. People could jump in front of him with funny faces and he would just stare at them with a straight face. Everyone always said, "He's so serious" and they are right. His 1st grade teacher even said in his recent report card that "he takes his learning very seriously and is a responsible learner" That's my boy!

4. Innately Good. I know all kids are "innately" good but Wyatt was just born to make good choices. The oldest. The responsible one. He thinks through his choices

5. He saves candy. He did NOT learn that from me. Whether it be Halloween or a birthday party or whatever, he paces himself through his candy. Such self control...I'd like a little of that!

6. His imagination. Whether its detailed stories he tells me or some awesome creation he built with his Legos, he has an amazing imagination. I just have to love on this characteristic while it lasts because growing up seems to suck it out of us.

7. His eyebrows. Who couldn't love them? Well, maybe he won't, one day, but I do! They are distinctive and combined with his 10 foot long eyelashes, just make his face look unique.

I love you Wyatt! Here's to another great year or your life!

Wyatt Turns 7!

Kalli and Eden
Alice, Wyatt and Ruby

Wyatt's favority toy: Legos

Birthday Boy

The Gang: Kalli, AJ, Wyatt, Logan, Kesely, Alice, Ruby, Eden

Yet another year has gone by, yet another year of Chuck E Cheese party. Wyatt REALLY wanted another party there, so he invited some of his favorite friends. The amazing thing about that place is that you can spend 30 bucks on tokens that get you a Laffy Taffy and a cheap ring. Never have I paid so much for those things, but Wyatt and the kids had fun so that is all that matters.

Halloween!

Kesley- my pretty Fairy

Talmage- too cheap to buy a costume when he wasn't going out....so just T

Eden- a fearsome tiger

Wyatt- Darth Vader

Ready to get some loot!

Of all holidays, Halloween is the one that takes me back to my childhood more than any other. I remember the excitement of picking out my costume (usually a plastic sheet with a super flimsy mask), mapping out the neighborhoods with the best candy, and then just completely BINGING on candy for about 5 days (at which time it was ALL gone). Ahh, the memories!

So, Halloween has definitely upgraded over the years. WAY better costumes and better candy (no more of those orange peanuts!). This year, Ben was recovering from back surgery he had had a couple days before Halloween, so I had to call in some "reinforcements" to help with passing out candy and taking the kids out. My parents were gracious enough to help. My dad passed out the candy and watched T. My mom was a trooper and came out with me and the 3 kids in the cold. Kesley and Eden went in early and I was able to take Wyatt out for another little loop. I love that I get to relive my childhood through my kids!