So...so...tired...

A post by Wyatt...

I will not nap. I am holding on...

Nope won't do it...even if I only have 1 finger holding on.

Wait, my eyes aren't shut...maybe a little... 

Ok I will nap, but I am not going to lay down.  

This is how, this is how, this is how I nap.
(photos courtesy of Ann, Wyatt's teacher)

Wyatt the Riot

Tough Being a Boy

If there are grammatical errors in this blog session, please excuse me as I’m still cringing with empathy after Evan’s latest experience. Evan has been potty trained for about a year now and has recently developed the habit of locking the door while doing his business. As we got ready for bed the other night, he locked himself in the bathroom as he went potty. From our bedroom, I could distinctly hear his favorite bathroom ritual proceeding as usual, which of course, is letting the toilet seat drop as loud as possible!

Well, all you men reading the blog are now cringing as Evan managed to slam the toilet seat on his umm, unmentionables! Amy and I quickly ran to the bathroom door, which of course was locked. Usually leaving the door locked is Evan’s favorite game but given the situation he gladly unlocked the door so we could come to his aid. After the screaming and shaking was done (from Evan and Mom) I went in for the inspection. Lo and behold our unmentionables were now a nasty shade of black and blue.

Thankfully only Evan’s ego was bruised so the story is now worthy of a little comedy. After Evan calmed down, he wanted to strip down and utilize an ice pack to make him feel better. We used the ice pack before bed and then again when we woke up the next morning, even stripping down again after he had dressed himself the next morning. 3.5 years ago, I never envisioned a bottomless child on our recliner with his feet in the air, icing his goods!

Nick

Dasher

Wyatt the Riot was picked (submitted) to race in the Diaper Dash at the Iowa State Fair yesterday. We thought for sure he would put up a fight...maybe next year.

Wyatt was more interested in his friend Piper. Evan loved cheering him on too. here is a link to the video. http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/Babies-race-in-Diaper-Dash/-/9357080/16159926/-/a9qd7u/-/index.html

Also here are some photos from our lovely Ann from school capturing Wyatt's day.

Looking out the window

Showing off his owie on his mouth after not landing his dismount from the blocks.

What?!

Concentrating hard on painting.

I can't quite see...

Hmmm...I think I like this.

Some day I will be big enough to play out there.

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

10 months old

Our little Wyatt is 10 months old and growing by the day. He is eating pretty much anything and loving it, just no to the biggies (milk, honey, eggs, etc.)

He is walking behind everything, even standing alone for a couple of seconds. He is getting some teeth and it isn't fun at night...at all.

Here is Elephante and Wyatt

I am over this

See ya later

Good catch dad!

Happy little boy swinging. 

Wyatt and dad at Brecken's baptism.

Off the fair we go...

Time to work for our dinner...


















Not a fan of the hat.

Evan and dad playing bags on "Beer".

Hauling hay and his vegetables.

Loved the tractor ride.

Dad and Evan going down the big slide.

Using his best manners to eat corn with mom.



Grandpa and Grandma Varcoe came to visit and Evan got to ride in a real Stagecoach!

And he got a Packer helmet!! Thanks G and G!

We are living up what is left of summer...and wearing out some very busy boys.

We all attended Brecken's baptism on Sunday and the boys did pretty well considering 2 hours of church and no naps until late:)

Eric Susan and Brecken

Eric, Brecken and Great Grandpa Hilson

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt

Family Wedding and Fun

We headed up to Wisconsin for my cousin Paul's wedding. We got to spend some quality time with our family on both sides. We hung out at Hilson's farm Friday night and 4 of the 5 great-grandsons were able to play outside together.

Rarely do we get to see all our family when we go up, so we were very fortunate to be able to see everyone.

Evan pulling Clayton in the wagon. 

Climbing trees

Evan trying to be so nice to Wyatt and Max (with a golf club)

Max, 1, Wyatt 9 months, Evan, 3 and Clayton, almost 4

Back - Amy and Wyatt Middle - Great Grandma, Evan, Clayton, Great Grandpa Front - Max and Stacy

Grandma and Max, Evan, Clayton Grandpa and Wyatt

Grandma and Grandpa Hilson 

Max and Wyatt playing in wagon

Nick and Evan playing in the tree

Nick taking the boys on a wagon ride around the farm

Nick and Wyatt hanging out

Wyatt being pretty brave walking



Then it was off to Paul and Jen's wedding.

Char and Amy

Amy and Evan dancing away

Evan's 3rd slushie

Varcoe family

Younger Wieland cousins

Nick and Wyatt

Wieland family

Wyatt and Evan wrestling - they were both laughing so hard.

Evan couldn't leave the iPad for a second even to go to the bathroom.

Wyatt showing Grandpa Hilson how to use the walker.

More to come with Wyatt 10 month pictures and photos from Ann at school.

Love,

Nick, Amy, Evan and Wyatt