We had a very friendly visitor

We were so happy when Nick and CAt asked us to watch Mitzi while they went on their trip to Europe! How lucky are they! 

Westin was so excited to have a constant companion with him.

He couldn't ever take his eyes off him!

Mitzy just wanted to play play play which is right up Westin's alley.

Sometimes Westin didn't get it.

But other times he couldn't get enough! He wanted the toy just as much as Mitzi did.

Luckily all we had to do was show Westin his toys so Mitzi could keep hers.

Every once in a while they would get back together for more.

Just a few funny things about Mitzi's visit. I hated walking her (sorry Cat) but seriously, its hard stuff walking a dog while pushing a stroller and having to pick up after them 3 or 4 times a day. Mitzi is strong.


The toy Mitzi keeps playing with in the pictures somehow got a hole in it. The stuffing got out and apparently she ate some. In the middle of the night Mitzi starts to choke and since she slept with us I was right there to witness it and "help" her. I jumped out of bed and yelled "Matt, Mitzi is choking!" Matt proceeded to jump out of bed and ran to Wesin's room turned on the lights and tried to figure out what was going on. While I was dying laughing trying to get Matt's attention I was watching Mitzi THROW-UP on our bed! GROSS! Then I realize it was just the fur ball she had eaten earlier, thank goodness. I was so worried about her though. The first thing that went through my mind was " What am I going to tell Cat" and How do you do CPR on a dog?" Lucky for me. We didn't need to do any of that.

Living in sunny California we always have our door open! I had a gate up for a while but got sick of it.  Mitzi was really good for the most part about not leaving but she sure knew how to sneak out! She went in to the neighbors apartments and even made it downstairs. Luckily she just wanted to sniff the place out and not go anywhere.

By the time she had left us I was ready for it but for the next week or so when I would come home I would be excited to see Mitzi, only to find an empty house.

One Friday Evening

A few weekends ago Westin and I drove out to meet Matt at work so we could go out to eat. When I got there a boss of Matt's suggested Cafe Rio. We all headed out there and enjoyed some of the most delicious grub! I believe it was my first time, and Westin's!

Cali is one of Westin's first friends! She came to visit him in the hospital when he was only days old. Some how she snuck in. Cali also loves to hold Westin just like she holds her baby which you can see in this picture.

Cali's Mom is Jessy who is holding here with the beautiful red hair! Matt was asking Cali what her favorite foods were and at this particular moment he asked if she liked tomato's. What do you think?

How often do you see a picture with Westin and I in it?

Lets do it again and invite the rest of the families!

This & That

Westin loves to drum. If he isn't happy we will drum on whatever we can and instantly he puts a smile on and does what we are doing. My favorite was when we were at a restaurant and Matt hit the table and right away Westin started to bang on the table and was bobbing his head.

We have been able to enjoy a few beach days. Not as many as we would like but I guess April did just start. Some places are still covered in snow. Westin really enjoys being outdoors.

Towards the end of March Westin's Grandparents came to visit him, we mostly relaxed but enjoyed the beach and eating.

We ate at my parents favorite place downtown. Kilarneys. Westin enjoyed the food too. He hardly made a bitter face with this lemon.

Seriuosly? How adorable. This face reminds me of something. This is how he looks when he is trying to eat something.

The whole gang. I really enjoy the food on Main street but sometimes the people are too much for me. The smoking totally ruins it for me.

Reflections

Westin in the Mirror from Christi Pobst on Vimeo.

Old Enough?

Seriously though. Isn't he the cutest thing ever?

We decided Westin was old enough a while ago to be carried in the backpack.

He loves it.
It's so cute when he peers over Matt's shoulders

We also decided he is old enough to ride his Dad's bike.
He was very excite for to take his first ride.

About 4 months ago I decided he was old enough to try food...
He decided he wasn't.

About a week ago he decided he was old enough to eat food.
Now he likes tomato, avocado, banana, bread, cracker, black beans, grapes, apple, asparagus, carrots, red pepper and potato.
We couldn't be happier!

Westin also decided to make his Dad happy and snuggle with him for a few seconds.
Westin hates to be snuggled, I htink it breaks Matt's heart.

The end of February Westin went to his first birthday party!
His good friend Tofer turned 1 and actually wasn't all too excited about it.

He wasn't very interested in attention.

Our Day to Day

On a daily basis Westin plays with this basket. I pull it off the shelf for him and he will unload it. Once he pushes everything far enough away he whines until I put it all back. Then hit repeat. 

While I was cleaning out drawers and our closet I gave Westin his basic to play with on the bed. Some how he found a remote.

He actually doens't mind what make it into his mouth as long as something does. He is finally eating more. I decided that he doesn't like baby food and wants something he can chew on. He now loves, bananas, tomatoes, crackers, potatoes and his puffs. I'm sure soon he will be eating anything and everything. He already drools and licks his lips when we eat something.

I hav so many t-shirts from my running days that I don't know what to do with. I have thought about making a quilt but for some reason it scares me. For now they will go in a box until I get enough motivation. This picture doesn't even show half of them!

While I was working in the closet Westin was on the floor next to me. He had made a LOUD noise and I knew I need to change his diaper but then forgot. I guess I had waited too long! YUCK!

Have you ever heard of Skype? I'm sure you have, but if not it is the most fantastic thing. It's FREE! We video chat with our families nearly everyday! We all love it including Westin!

Westin's Room

When we were trying to figure out how to arrange Westin's room we decided to give him the bigger room. We just couldn't fit an extra bed and his crib comfortably.

The blanket on the bed my Mom made for me when I graduated High School. I love and am so glad we were able to work it in!  The cornice board was made by Matt and I. It was really fun and we made a matching one for the other window in the room.

This is his "dresser". The lamp was found near a dumpster, nothing a little bit of paint wouldn't fix.
The Teddy Bear plaque in the middle was in my Grandma's house when I was growing up. When she passed away I was able to have it and now it goes in Westin's room since he got Grandma's last name for his middle name.

His bed. I made the blanket before we knew what his name was but I wanted to put some letter on it.

Just a final picture of my buddy. Matt is always putting head phones on him. He was really interested in what he was listening to.

7 Months & New Tricks

  Westin has a new trick. In the video it looks like we started him on his side but he did that all on his own. Please excuse me screaming in the background. I was just a bit excited.   

 

Heres to 7 months!

Arizona Visit

This first picture is from Westin's doctors appointment, that was actually after this trip to Arizona.

A while ago Southwest had tickets on sale for $25 to Arizona we should have bought more. Westin and I headed to Arizona the weekend before Valentines day and Matt went up to Utah with some friends for a ski trip.

We first stayed with Grandma Pobst for a day. This swing they have is just perfect for Westin. He loves to hang out in it.

We headed over to Grandma Bairs house for the rest of the weekend. On Saturday the whole family came over including Great Grandma and Grandpa!

The three cousins....somehow we got them all looking...forward.

Logan couldn't get enough of this riding toy.

Westin was totally interested in Logan this trip. He was reaching for him the whole day.

I got a lot of Logan, he was being so cute. I can't wait until Westin can move around with him.

Before everyone left we put the kids in the bath for a cousin bath. I didn't really get good picture of it. Grace was looking especially cute after with Grandma.

The whole day I was trying to get everyone to do a craft no one was interested. We were able to stay until Monday evening. Matt caught a flight that went through Phoenix. We flew back on the same flight. So nice since Westin wasn't very excited to be on the plane.

Westin & Mommy

Her I am in this fancy seat that used to be a car seat. My Mom kept it so us girls could play house with it. Westin used it while we were there. I think the bottom left picture looks like Westin.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Bair

Grandpa Bair turned another year older back on the 18th. I think he had a great day! 

Grandpa I hope you know that we miss you over here. Westin loves being able to skype with you but he can't wait for you to hold him again.

Here is a cute picture of Westin and his Grandpa as a new baby.

They have a little bit of a resemblance I think.

Love you Grandpa!