Anticipation...

for the hands down best place for apres-ski drinks

for conditions like this

and for awesome nights walking in the village experiencing the best place on earth thru Westyn's eyes and enjoying my 31st birthday with my family

I can hardly think of anything else seeing that we leave for Whistler next Tuesday night for FIVE NIGHTS!! Although my impending work deadline is keeping me busy. I don't think we've been on vacation since fishing in Alaska when I was pregnant, and we really don't call that vacation anyways - shhh, don't tell Larry. I haven't been to Whistler longer than 3 nights since I was in college and the thought of 5 nights makes me giddy. We will be renting skiis for Westyn this year so stay tuned for some absurd pictures.

Funny girl

She loves to give Troy make-believe baths but will stop, pose and say cheese at the drop of a dime.

At this point we thought she was going to pee on Troy since she fought putting her diaper back on. This was after she asked to go potty on the toilet for the 25th time that hour.

Please stay funny little girl, you are definitely one in a million.

One more thing. This morning when she woke up and I went into her room to get her, I opened her door and the first thing I hear is, "Oh Momma, you scared me". What 'almost' two-year-old says stuff like that?

Well, hello there

I'm surprised I even remember how to create new posts.

My where has the time gone? Oh yeah, I remember. Its been spent with my sweet beautiful funny devil-child. Does that make sense? No? Well let me explain. Westyn knows EXACTLY what to do to get what she wants. She will be the sweetest little girl on the planet, playing nicely and then all of a sudden when we are not responding to what she wants... no NEEDS, now, she freaks out. Like I'm talkin' throws a tantrum; arms and legs flailing on the floor, screaming, whining, the works. It's pretty hysterical really. But then when we cave in because we truly think she may hurt herself, she is perfectly fine. Like nothing happened. Oh joy, what is 2 going to be like? I'm not going to lie, she is a very difficult child but she is also so very perfect that I wouldn't trade her in for a mega millions win.

If I could just bottle up this little girl and show her to the world, I think there would be more happiness and humor. She's like this fireball of sunshine. I would have several more photos to share with you but unfortunately every time I take a picture of her she moves before I'm done because she wants to see. She says, 'See, See Mommy, See picture' So every picture I have from over the holidays is blurred because her face is moving out of the view to get a good look at nothing. And then she's dissapointed because the picture sucks.

Too much rambling nonsense, sorry. Needed a break from work and I thought I would say hello.

Taking a nap with my Dad at the Canal

Caught red-handed. We're probably bad parents for letting her climb on the countertops.

Again, another day, another climbing on the countertops.

Miss Independent

Whoa! This little girl has some personality. She refuses to let Troy and I help her with anything whether it be sitting on the potty, putting on her shoes, coat, eating, drinking, and the list goes on. We have to bribe her to let us help with anything. Good or bad for a 1 1/2 year old? Jury's out.

Happy Holidays

These next few weeks we will be welcoming my in-laws and Jen and Calum for a much needed visit!

A love hate relationship

I dont know about these two but one minute they are having a great time and then my child, the incredible hulk child, attacks Makena with hugs and craziness. This was the first time they were actually playing together like little girls, although I think Westyn was ready to pounce on Makena any second - she can be a bit CRAZY at times. About 3 mintues after I took the top 2 pictures, and after Makena very politely said "Mother please remove me from this crib, this girl is about to drop kick me to China", Westyn in about a 3 second span climbed up over the crib and fell on the floor. Luckily Keri and I caught her so she didn't fall full force but holy cow was that scary. Time to change her crib to daybed/toddler bed? Um not yet.

A few words and pictures

Westyn is definitely keeping us busy! I just wish I could figure out how to post videos so you could get a glimpse of her little wonderfulness. But in the meantime here are some pictures from the past month, mostly of Halloween as her favorite character, Elmo. As everyone has already mentioned, holidays with kids are the best and we are really looking forward to an awesome Christmas this year. Sorry for being so short with the post but time is very very limited and work is keeping me beyond busy - which I love!

Why do I wake up at 4am?

Because I get to workout with these 2 cool cats.

Who just so happen to be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary this Saturday.

And who just so happen to be the ABSOLUTE HANDS DOWN best parents.

And who just so happen to love my child more than life itself.

And who just so happen to be really really cool people.

Happy 35 years Mom & Dad! Thank you for meeting in junior high. Thank you for being so in love with each other that your little kissing sessions sometimes grosses me out. Thank you for making it through our hardships and being stronger in the end. And thank you for loving me unconditionally.