Another Year Older

Happy 34th Birthday Troy!!

We love you!

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(courtesy of Westyn)

10 pounds later...

Last Saturday we went to the Puyallup Fair with my MIL Jan and my BIL Tim (who was in town visiting from NC) and as my title states, I could have easily put on 10 pounds within the 5 hour time frame that we were there. All we really do when we go to the fair is eat all the crappy food that everyone is so drawn to. And unfortunately Westyn got her first taste of many suggary, greasy treats as well. As some people know I am a VERY healthy person when it comes to food so the fair is my once-a-year chance to stuff my face with everything that I swear off throughout the rest of the year. Westyn had a great time with all the pigs and goats and we even took her in a funhouse-type ride with mirrors and mazes, she loved it. Next year will be even better since she will finally be able to go on the little kiddie rides and enjoy that aspect of the fair.

On another note, to update on the daycare situation. She has transitioned well and it getting used to the kids and the new schedule. It's tough since she only goes 2 days a week and the other kids are full time, it's going to take her a while to adjust since we are starting when she's 18 months whilst the other kids have been going there since they were infants. It really is a perfect in-home daycare so I hope it will work out for the long run.

Such a trooper in the rain. Daddy won her some stuffed animals so she was content

Photo op in the fun house

The only ride Troy & Tim went on. They don't look like brothers or anything...

Petting the animals with Daddy, even though it's posted all over not to pet the animals.

Changes

Westyn starts Daycare tomorrow 2 days a week.....Eeeks.

I'm actually really excited about the whole thing as it's the perfect place and I knew it right when we walked in the door. It was even more apparent to Troy and I when we were leaving and Westyn threw a fit because she wanted to stay. At that point I figured they'd turn us away, but no, they are welcoming her with open arms and a bunch of wonderul little munchkins her own age that are equally excited to have her

Wish us luck.

Should we call her Shirley?

A little someone is beginning to resemble a very young Shirley Temple

with those little curls and that smile. How could one little human be so perfect...

Maybe she'll make us some big bucks some day - at least one or two Pantene commercials.

8/8/10

Not that I'm a Cowboys fan or even a Bengals fan (although they had a cool HBO series for awhile) but the Haigh's are DIEHARD football fans and we are counting the days until we get our first taste of...... Sunday Night....Football Night In America.....

When Troy and I saw the commercial a few nights ago I think both of our mouths fell open at the same time and we lost control for a few quick seconds. It's only a Hall of Fame game. But it's a NFL game. Leading to the season and we can harldy wait.

Westyn's World

Troy and I have come to the realization that we live in Westyn's world and ours come in a very far second. We have had an awesome summer going to the canal, spending time at Greenlake, playing in her kiddie pool but when Westyn wants to stay in her pool even though its bedtime or when she threw a tantrum at Greenlake because she didn't want to leave even though her body was turning into a prune, we just throw our hands in the air and comply. All we care about is making her happy and making sure that she loves life and is having the best childhood imaginable.

I bet we have a few hundred pictures just like this.

Makena, Westyn & Campbell having an afternoon snack at the canal

That little bikini body kills me.

Don't get me wrong though, she is a very happy baby. She is always smiling, laughing, making silly faces and she loves to give hugs and kisses, even to strangers. She is such a cuddly little girl and I can't seem to get enough of that little crook in her neck and thank god she freely lets me nuzzle it everyday.

These last couple of weeks have been spent with some our favorite people the Verghese clan, celebrating Jen's 30th for 2 days; going to El T's one night and then having a BBQ on her actual Birthday at our house. I was even lucky enough to score some Jen and Ashley time over breakfast in Kirkland. We're keeping our fingers crossed that they'll be back in a few short months in October.

The face of an angel

Westyn must be picking something out of Calum's hair.

Last week Westyn & I spent a few days at the Canal with my Mom and Grandma while Troy was fishing in Alaska. I can't say enough about my Mom for the Grandma that she is. I'm sure I've said this before by my parents always say that they are better Grandparents then they were as parents. I can't imagine that to be true but as Grandparents there is no limit for them. They will do absolutely anything for that little girl and as parents to me they are always so willing to help Troy and I. They are pretty incredible people and we are very lucky to have them so close to us.

Lastly, (it makes me tear up just thinking about it) Brandon and fam leave tonight for Ithica, New York for his 2-year stint getting his MBA. UGH. I can't imagine what life will be like these next 2 years without those four but I'm very excited for their new journey. As my good friends know I am very close to my brother and in turn our kids are very close especially Westyn and Campbell (10 months apart) so it's going to be strange not seeing him on a weekly basis.

Meet the Waltons

Our wonderful friends Danny & Liz Walton had their beautiful baby girl Lillian Eileen Monday right before midnight after - get this - 6 minutes of pushing. No this is not her 2nd child (as one may think) but she is a just a regular super star. We went to the hospital last night and visited the now perfect family of 3 and witnessed the pure joy in their eyes as Danny changed Lily's 5th poopy tar diaper of the day. She looks just like her Daddy and has so much jet black hair that you could literally put a clip in it.

Lillian Eileen Walton

6lbs 9oz - 19inches