Sunday, January 22, 2012

Wyatt's lovey and his newest form of entertainment

For Christmas Wyatt received many blessings, and so did Momma and daddy!  But there were two gifts that have kept giving even until now!

My little boy loves Snoopy from Gm2 (Great grandma Jo). He only goes to be with his snoopy, his blankie animals are no match for his snoopy.  I'm thinking we might need to get a spare just in case the unthinkable happens! Thank you so much Gm2 Jo- he wakes up every morning hugging his snoopy. Every nap at home and every bedtime he has snoopy. Even if he falls asleep in my arms I lay him down and he curls his arms around his snoopy.

These shots were from Christmas day. He had opened Gm2 Jo's gift on 12/23 and had grown attached to Snoopy from the very beginning. We took Snoopy to Christmas Eve service for hopes to keep him occupied from talking too much during the service. It worked!




Such a sweet boy

My silly boy












On 12/23 Wyatt also opened his gift from Gm Deah. He absolutely loves his race car ramp. He puts the cars in it, he puts his socks in it, he puts other toys in it, and he also loves to sit in it himself. Though I think he is disappointed that is doesn't spin when he is in it!








One last photo of a boy and his stuffed doggy.  I just love this little guy! 



Thursday, December 29, 2011

2011 Christmas Update - no video this year....


After one crazy year- We were lucky to get our Christmas cards to the post office before 2012! Though many of our family and friends will receive them in 2012! Oops - well maybe next year....





S- Sometimes it's more important to be in the moment than document it on facebook or blogspot. With a 1 yr old I am getting a post or two up on the blog when he goes to sleep.

K- Kuddos to Wyatt who has become a seasoned traveler flying to Wichita, KS in Dec 2010 and May 2011, a flight to Florida in March and then to Chicago in November! He also started his acting career as baby Jesus at the Christmas Eve service in 2010 and made an appearance this year with his mom and dad.
Baby Jesus - 2010

The telling of the "Night Before Christmas" - New Testament style, 2011

I- I have had fun with my new sewing machine making a few baby blankets, stockings, and pillowcases - on the few occasions that I have some free time - hence the limited on time blog posts.



L- Looking back on the past we thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us: our healthy child, our jobs ( Dr. Matt at Elizabethtown College and Rebekah is working full time as a mom. After 10 years of working full time she was able to work part time as a RN and moved from the Emergency Dept to the Medical Intermediate Care Unit), our health, our family, and our friends who are like family.



L- Looking to the future we thank God for his mercy, instruction, grace, and hope as He guides us in this next year.



E- Elated to have celebrated 10 years of marriage with an actual dinner date & Wyatt at home with a babysitter!

12/15/2001- 12/15/2011 and beyond!




N- Never a dull moment is had in this Skillen household with 2 cats, a dog, a momma, a daddy, and a very smart, silly, and sweet little boy!






At first Wyatt wasn't to sure about this event...

Then he got his "cool" look on.

P.S. his photo was taken BEFORE Christmas- I took the photo of the photos with my camera tonight- :)






Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve 2011

Wyatt was baby Jesus in 2010 at 8.5 wks old last Christmas, this year his participated in a family scene reading the REAL night before Christmas story.  We got to be part of the Christmas Eve service at the candlelight contemporary service.

Such a special time for us as a family. I am so happy and so blessed to have Christmas Eve and Christmas off this year from work. I really didn't expect to have this time off; but I will gladly enjoy it!



Wyatt has a new lovey- he absolutely loves his snoopy from Gm2 Jo (Great grandma Jo)











I actually really like this shot :)

Matt played during the service as well.



Monday, December 19, 2011

Christmas Stockings- a sewing project

My Christmas projects that I worked on this last fall...

I forgot to get a photo of Grant's stocking....oops!

Here are the others.... Wyatt's is in the center. My stocking and Matt's stocking were made by my Great Grandmother- she was my inspiration to make the following ones. 


My sister Sarah's for her own place, since her original stocking is at mom and dad's

For my sister Jojo's kiddos

For my SIL children

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Hangin' out at the house

Wyatt and I have a lot of fun just hanging around the house, especially when it's cold outside. I also did some picking up around the house today in preparation for Matt's mom coming to visit. We are so excited to share this Christmas with her.

With Wyatt being so mobile now, it's is so much fun to grab the camera and capture some moments of him just exploring his domain. Enjoy!






He loves Regan's bed....dog hair is the newest fashion trend you know.



Love the curls!!!

Absolutely love his smiles. And look at those little long toes!







Just another day of fun at the Skillen house as our little boy proves he's not so little anymore!

Another post typed in Jan 2012.....