Baby #2

Today was our scheduled ultrasound and we found out that on or around July 27, 2009 we will welcome our second baby boy into our family. I think there was a moment of disappointment that it wasn't a girl then the excitement of another healthy baby boy as part of our family replaced that moment. He seems to be just like his older brother Wyatt in his independence and his "I'll do what I want thank you" attitude. He wouldn't let us see anything vital - heart, lungs, brain - but was sure proud to exclaim to the world that he was a boy. My favorite picture from Wy's ultrasound was the picture of his tiny feet and I have to say I must be consistent because this time that was my favorite picture too!

A sleepover!

Wyatt and his cousin Rily had a sleepover at grandma's house and oh what fun they had. They ran from one end of the house to the other; they dumped out all the toys; they hid, or rather Rily hid, and couldn't be found. They had so much fun playing together and it was hysterical to listen to them giggle after they were in bed - they sounded like little girls. The next day Wyatt had to leave to return home and both boys cried as they said goodbye as if they'd never see each other again!

A Future Accountant

Wyatt, during a visit over the Christmas Holidays, decided that Grandpa Teuscher needed help with the audit on which he was working. Wyatt was very insistent that he be allowed to help and even demanded he have access to the calculator, if only so he could hit the button that made the tape advance at a rapid pace. Good thing grandpa has a sense of humor and patience with his grandkids.




Wyatt went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Teuscher for a week and had the chance to get a bit of "work" in at grandpa's office. He helped Aunt Ria with her computer work and even "answered" the phone by which he was sitting. It was very exhausting doing all that work but I think he's found his future career!

It's a bird, it's a plane...nope it's a dinosaur!

We started our day today by visiting the Dinosaur Museum here in Vernal. As we pulled in the parking lot Wyatt got all excited, pointing to the T-Rex and yelling "Raaaarrrr". Then he proceeded to remind me that he'd been here before with his Aunt Ria. The trip only got more excited as we entered the lobby and Wy caught sight of the large dinosaur there. With his friends Connor and Addi he had a wonderful time and I'm sure we'll be going back in the near future.

There was just too much to see and too little time to stand still but I did manage to get Wy to pose in front of this display. That is the only time he wasn't moving!

Wy & friends Addison and Connor

Let's get in shape!

In an effort to stay pretty active during this pregnancy I have been doing aerobics at home and walking with my friend at the walking park. The other morning I was putting on my shoes to do the at-home workout when Wy came marching over in my brown mary janes telling me that he was ready to work. He proceeded to do the first five minutes of the workout with me until the shoes became too much for him and he gave up. Yeah for physical activity!

These are the Days of My Life

This week Wyatt and I embarked on a new adventure which I am proud to say has been totally traumatizing for him and a big headache for me. That's right we have started potty training! Tuesday was touch and go, Wednesday it got a bit better and by yesterday Wy had turned it into a game. However we only had two mishaps yesterday compared to the many on Tuesday so I like to call that progress. He is totally enamored with his "cars" pull-ups and a bit less enthused with his big boy undies but still likes to wear them. And the stickers are a HUGE help in getting him on the potty. So at the end of the day we can both rest easy and look forward to a new day and hopefully success in the near future.

A Boy and his Dad

Wyatt assists as his dad puts his horse
together.


A Sunday drive to look for dear
(elk to Wy) and Wy needed a
break so he sat and "drove" for
a minute.



Getting hay for the horses.



There is no question that Wyatt loves his dad. Every white truck that drives by, whether it be a Ford, Chevy, or big semi-truck, he yells "daddy's truck"; random men walking by in Wal-Mart are identified by a loud "it's daddy"; yes, this child loves his dad. He loves to help him with the horses, even though he usually falls asleep on the drive. He also loves to yell, at the top of his lungs: "DAAAD, what doing?" and then proceeds to wait rather impatiently for Brad to answer. He puts on dad's big tall cowboy boots and tries very hard to walk around even though the boots are as tall as he is. He especially loves it when dad comes home and says the magic words: POPCORN! although these boys of mine have trouble sharing this popcorn but I'm sure in time they'll work out a system.

"Souper Bowl" Fun

Wyatt and Rily find all the toys - and dump them all out in the
middle of the floor.

Lindsay and Whitney during the "big" game.

Lindsay, Great-Grandma Teuscher, Wyatt, Rily & Aunt Ria

"Souper Bowl" Sunday

Super Bowl weekend we made a quick trip to Geneva to visit and get our taxes done. We arrived in time to participate in "Souper Bowl" Sunday with my brother James and his family, my sister Mauria, and my parents. Lindsay, my soon to be 10 year old niece, had written in her Aunt Ria's work calendar that Sunday, February 1 was "Souper Bowl" Sunday and thus the theme for the party was set. My mom made the most delicious soup loved by all (except her pregnant daughter who accidently said that it smelled like vomit - good thing my mom LOVES me) and homemade bread to accompany it. The adults watched the game, for the most part, while the kids, Whitney, Rily and Wyatt ran from one end of the house to the other, played with dominoes, and ate most of the candy set out in the kitchen. I've said this before but I truly love being close to our families and having the opportunity to jet out for a weekend and not spend 12 hours in the car driving.