He's officially "gone". . .

It has happened. Officially. I knew it would happen, but I just didn't know when. . . Nate is totally, completely, one hundred percent SMITTEN with Olivia. Those of you who know the Haughs know that the Haughs produce males. Nate's father was one of 3 boys. Nate is one of 3 boys. On the Haugh side, 3 out of Nate's 4 cousins are boys. For years there were only Haugh boys until Madi was born 7 years ago! When we got married, Nate pretty much told me I could kiss my chance at having a little girl goodbye because Haughs produce males! He was always okay with that, having grown up with only boys and being a little clueless about girls. . . but I still hoped for a girl one day. I remember his Uncle Todd (who has the only other girl on this side of the family) telling Nate that having a little girl is great and that if he had one he'd be wrapped around her little finger. . . I also remember Nate saying, "Nah. . . not me!"

Oh, but it has happened. Sure, Nate loves Caleb and Isaac just the same, but when he comes home from work he looks at Caleb and says, "Hi Squirt!" Then he looks at Olivia and says, "Hi Sweetie," only it sounds more like "Hiiiiiiiiiiiii Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeetieeeeeeee." (Can't quite figure out how to emphasize how he says it.) He's gone. . . far gone. And it's even worse when she's wearing a cute little outfit.

I wouldn't be fair if I didn't say this: She is totally gone, too. Her eyes light up when she sees her Daddy, and the girl knows how to use those dimples to her advantage.

Boy are we in trouble. . . but it sure is cute to see it all going down!

For those of you who knew Nate growing up and in high school, I promise you I am telling you the whole truth. . . and nothing but the truth. I wish I could video tape it for you all! I can just hear Kelley and Denise chuckling right now - and maybe giving a little (ahh) sigh!