Letter from Westin

Here is an update that Westin sent to my family yesterday:

dear family,

westin here... i thought you might want to know that i had my 2-week appointment yesterday, and i am a very healthy boy. i have gained 1 lb and 1 oz since i was born, and that made the doctor and mommy and daddy proud. i have a small head like my mommy but very long fingers and toes like my daddy. i don't like going to the doctor because i have to strip down to my diaper and i get very cold and it makes me pee through my diaper right on the table in the doctor's office.

i'm thankful for all the gifts under our christmas tree, although i think i'll need some help opening them on christmas morning. i don't seem to have a lot of control over my arms yet. mommy and daddy keep saying that i'm the best christmas present ever... i don't know yet what that means, but maybe they'll explain it to me when i'm older.

luv,
westin hansen

And here are some replies he got back:

My dear little Westin,

You can't know how very much I love you and miss you. You are the sweetest gift anyone could ask for. You'll be the gift that keeps giving and giving.

I'm so glad you're gaining weight and growing as you should. That shows that Mommy and Daddy are taking very good care of you and that you are a very healthy little boy. But sweet thing you'll just have to quit peeing on the doctor's table. Gramma already experienced that once and it's not so much fun. Nasty little mess!

Enjoy all your Christmas presents. I'm sure some will be fun and some will leave you a little puzzled. Those would be clothes that Mommy and Daddy will like more than you.

You won't be the same little boy when I see you next, so make sure Mommy and Daddy take lots of pictures. By the way, where are the Christmas pics? I want to see you in your stocking.

Love you so much little buddy.

Your Gramma Linda

Darling Westin:

Well, your e-mail made Grandma Kathy cry. We are so happy that you have arrived and are doing so well. You are going to have so much family that is going to love, encourage, and pray for you your entire life. We are so excited to meet you in January. It is hard to wait that long. Get prepared for lots of hugs and kisses from us.

We love you,

Papa Rick and Grandma Kathy

Dear Westin,
Landry, Uncle John and I can't wait to meet you in person. I'm so glad Mommy and Daddy have worked so hard to figure out what was giving you tummy aches. You were doing a great job of trying to tell them what was wrong! They love you very much and will take such good care of you your whole life. You are so blessed that God chose them as your parents. There are none better for you!!!
I hope you enjoy your Christmas and we'll see you in January.
I love you!
Aunt Nennie