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Mommy and Daddy Get Engaged

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Jun 30, 2010 4:34:46 AM

We're engaged!� I couldn't be more thrilled.� To be honest,� I was feeling a little out of the loop for a while, since both James and Emmett share the same last name.� Well, it looks like I'll soon be able to join the Vaughan Club, too!

[caption id="attachment_1222" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="The Bling"]princess cut diamond engagement ring[/caption]

It happened on Father's Day -- June 20.� James and I had headed back to our same camping spot from last year, on an island in Casco Bay off the coast of Freeport, Maine.� Emmett was staying right across the bay with James' parents.� The weather was fabulous, and we were enjoying all the sun, extra snoozes and s'mores that a camping trip usually offers.

After watching a short afternoon thunderstorm roll in, James thought it'd be fun to set up the camera to take a picture of us in front of the sun setting over the water. On take two, James knelt down and proposed -- and we have the picture to prove it! Clever one, that James.� Neither of us can even remember exactly what he said when he proposed, but the gist of it was that he was so happy with our family already and that he wanted to be together forever.� I said, "Of course!" and then proceeded to tell him to "put the ring on my finger already."

[caption id="attachment_1212" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="James' Proposal"]camping proposal, engagement[/caption]

Besides the wrong ring size (I just got it back from getting re-sized today!) and the resultant scare in the woods that involved me briefly losing my new bling (it was too small for my ring finger but apparently way too big for the pinkie I ended up wearing it -- and losing it -- on), I couldn't have dreamed up a better engagement.� What was Emmett's reaction, you ask?� I'm pretty sure he couldn't care less, and it sounded like he actually said something like "so what?" when we told him.� But let me tell ya -- he's going to make the most adorable little ring bearer.� Now let the planning begin!

[caption id="attachment_1213" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="Boat Smooch"]kiss on a boat[/caption]

For more photos from our trip, check out the album, "Camping Engagement."

Visit our wedding website, http://jamesandpamgetmarried.com.

Age Timer: 17 Months
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Topics: Milestones, family, camping, proposal, Surprises, Announcements, engagement

Emmett's First Buzz Cut

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

May 26, 2010 1:06:49 PM

Emmett's hair is (correction -- was) out of control.� He definitely inherited his full head of hair from both me and James (mainly James), and we recently realized keeping it at the length we like would involve very frequent trips to Snip-its.

[caption id="attachment_1194" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="Emmett's Hair at Our Preferred Length"]toddler, red sox sweatshirt[/caption]

Lately, since it's been getting hotter, I've started feeling sorry for him and the sweaty mop on top of his head.� So this evening I took matters into my own hands, grabbed James' beard trimmer and started buzzing.� It didn't bother him as much as I thought it might, and the result was about a pound of hair on the bathroom floor and a much lighter/more naked toddler head.� He definitely looks like he's a lot cooler now, too.� Introducing the new, buzz cut Emmett ...

[caption id="attachment_1195" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="A lot cooler"]buzz cut toddler[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1196" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="Buzzzz"]Buzzzz[/caption]

Age Timer: 16 months, 1 week
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Topics: Milestones, Firsts, haircut, buzz cut

Emmett's First (Professional) Haircut

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Feb 10, 2010 11:00:50 AM

Being 1 year old has treated Emmett pretty well so far.� He's a pretty confident walker, and he can now go from sitting to standing without the aid of a third party.

We took Emmett for his first (professional) haircut last weekend.� I'd cut it before myself, but it was the first time we actually took him somewhere to get it done (and he was starting to look like a hippie).� Let's put it this way -- he was not a fan.� Nope ... not one bit.� He was in the chair for less than a minute before he started crying and screaming.� They ended up pulling over a bigger chair so he could sit on my lap, and even then it was a struggle.

[caption id="attachment_1157" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="teary-eyed, before the major breakdown"]First Haircut[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1158" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="appeased by mom's lap and an animal cracker"]First Haircut on Mom's Lap[/caption]

The only bright side of the situation was that we went to Snip-its, which is dedicated solely to children's haircuts and was more than prepared for the situation, armed with bubbles, singing hairdressers, animal crackers, lollipops and cartoons to battle less-than-happy customers like Emmett.� It was a little costlier than I would have liked, but I can say with confidence that for kids uncomfortable with getting their hair cut, it's the best way to go (for at least the first few haircuts).� Two thumbs up for Snip-Its!� Below, Emmett shows off his new 'do and reflects on hair first haircut experience ...

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Age Timer: 12 months, 3 weeks
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Topics: Weekly Updates, Milestones, video, Firsts, first haircut, toddler

First Birthday Recap: Monkey Cake in the Face

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Jan 20, 2010 11:12:38 AM

I'm happy to report that Emmett's first birthday party (Theme: Mod Monkey) was a complete success.� There were very minimal freakouts or snafus, and I think it's safe to say that everyone had a great time.� A huge thanks goes to my parents, Niki and James for helping out and to everyone who attended and sent gifts, cards & Happy Birthday wishes to make his day special.

[caption id="attachment_1147" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="The Birthday Boy in his Mod Monkey Party Hat"]Birthday Baby[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1150" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="Balloon Boy"]Balloon Boy[/caption]

It goes without saying that Emmett made out big time with all his presents.� He received not one -- but two -- ball pits (you jealous?).� However, oddly enough, Emmett's favorite present seemed to be a cupcake-shaped Target gift card from Uncle Shawn, Aunt Sara and cousin Ben.� It must have been that whole give-a-kid-a-present-and-he'd-rather-play-with-the-box mentality.

It took Emmett a little while to master the whole cake-eating concept, but eventually he got the hang of it.� Check out the video (though I'm warning you, it's kind of long)...

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[caption id="attachment_1148" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="Cake to the Face!"]Baby's first birthday cake[/caption]

*Fun Fact: Emmett is sitting in the same high chair I sat in on my first birthday.

James took Emmett to his 1 year checkup on Tuesday, and the little man is doing just fine.� He's now 22 lbs. 10.5 oz. (49th percentile) and 32 inches long (96th percentile), and he even got the go-ahead to start substituting whole milk for formula.

I still can't believe it's been a year, but I've enjoyed every single minute of it!

For more photos from Emmett's first birthday party, check out the Birthday set on Flickr.

Age Timer: 1 year, 4 days
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Topics: Milestones, video, Firsts, Toys, cake, happy birthday, cupcake, first birthday, birthday party

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