Jessy Bessy

Jessy had her six month well check today, and is doing great. She is weighing in at 17lbs. This is a huge weight gain from her last apt. She is in the 25% for height and 60% for weight. She is doing exceptionally well sitting up and maintaining her center of balance. Out of all the kids she is definitely a mover, I expect her to be walking before she is 1. Such and easy baby, we have been lucky lucky parents with all of our kids. By the way, I can't resist calling her "Jessy Bessy." If you say it out loud in a really shrilly voice it becomes addicting...try it.

An Entabiologist

Taylor has recently informed me that she already has a job. She said she takes care of bugs, animals, and plants. So I said you are a entamologist, biologist, and a veterinarian. "Well, yeah," she says. Lately she has been telling me that she is and entabiologist. A girl of my heart. She combined the words on her own....way too cute! So today she is borrowing a field guide to North American Insects and Spiders. She is going on all kinds of adventures with her book to find bugs she can look up in her guide. She is getting to the right page, a proud mommy moment. You go baby girl!!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Sports season has begun in our family, a time of year where the West children become their Daddy's biggest fan. There is just something about eating cotton candy and having concession snacks. I mean really, I can't think of one bad memory that involves cotton candy.

A Play House In The Sky

For those of you who have met my Dad or Jay, you would probably agree that they are project guys. They love to stay busy busy. One can talk the other into just about anything. The newest project is the play house in the sky for the kids, or for them I am not sure. It is going to be the cutest thing and the kids are going to love it for years to come. Each day a new idea pops up for the play house and off to Home Depot they go. This is stemming from wanting a playhouse for the kids, like a small plastic one, and then running into an amazing lofting playhouse at the home show this year. FYI, beware of going to the home show with DIY, it is tough on the pocket book. Looking good guys!!

From Vines to Wine

Jay and his brothers have taken the first step toward and idea, dream, adventure...I can't quite get that part out of them. They recently planted 300 or so grape starts and this is it so far. I am looking forward to watching them grow, there is such a sense of pride in that, and usually no fail as long as you keep them watered. Good thing I am not in charge.

Welcome Baby Jackson!!

Congratulations to Kelly, Grant, Ella, Hailey and family! They proudly welcome baby Jackson into the family. Jackson weighed in at 6lbs 15oz and aproximately 19 inches long. Watching him enter the world was truly amazing and a memory I will never forget. He is a beautiful boy and we all are looking forward to watching him grow and be loved on by his sisters. His Dad came from a family with two sisters, so will have a lot of advice to give him I'm sure on making it in a world of dress up, make up, and sooooo much more. So happy for all of you!!

Congratulations Wendy and Verni!!!

One of my best girlfriends, Wendy P tied the knot this past weekend.It was a beautiful wedding.Wendy has always been the kind of person that not only makes you smile, but laugh until you cry. She is seriously the only bride I have ever seen to make her wedding just as much about everyone else. She accomadated everyone and welcomed everyone. She said I just want everyone dancing with a drink in hand. I think she danced to every song, including a sweet rendition of Micheal J's, Bad. Wendy was such a gorgous, radiant, and joyfull bride. Wendy, you are such a breath of fresh air, don't ever change. Congratulations to you both...cheers to a long and happy life!!! Oh, and many children too!! Love you girly!