Is it time to swim yet???

Walker is totally ready to start swimming....we put him in the hot tub and he just was beside himself with fun. He pitched a royal fit that he couldn't go in the big pool....I foresee a lot of swimming this summer!

How do you spend your Saturday???

Feeling a little cabin feverish with all the pollen and what not, we got a bit of a break from the dreaded yellow haze after last night's rain. Walker and Daddy were quick to invent laundry basket sledding. Slightly redneck, no? But so FUN!!!!!!! Phoebe and Stella wanted to join in the fun too but they just chased behind the boys.

Me and my buddies

Just hanging out with GiGipa and my Daddy. I thought it was funny to tickle my Daddy, I just laughed and laughed. I sure do love my GigiPa. He is so special to me.

Lately I have been learning my animal sounds. I know how to moo like a cow, meow like a cat and snort like a pig. My mommy thinks the pig one is the best. I am getting to be so big!!!!!!!!!!

Pure Joy!!!!!!!

Hootie and Papa took Walker to a local park. Lots of pictures...so sweet, so happy. Ahhh, to be a little one again! Can you tell his personality is REALLY shining through?

T-Ball....

So the T in T-Ball stands for try, right? We are trying to learn how to hit the ball off the T. It is never to early to start... or maybe it is. Walker went to gym class today and had a blast learning to tumble and roll over. Lots of running away from Mommy, then looking around and seeing Mommy, and then running back to her. I guess he wants his independence, but then really wants his Mommy!

Outside is the BESTEST!

For all those Moms out there, and cracker lovers too, those new flipside crackers are awesome. Walker can't stop snacking on them. We are now spending our afternoons outside while the weather is mild and the mosquitos are nonexsistent. Walker LOVES it when his sisters play around him. He just laughs!

Peanut buttery goodness!

So this is a girl scout cookie? I'll take another, please! MMMMM is all I kept saying, and Mommy couldn't agree more. Yeah for tagalongs!

Yummy Yummy Yummy!!!!

After the sad pictures, I thought I would post some more on a happier note. Walker can eat with a spoon and fork now! He is a big boy! He still has a time putting the food on the spoon/fork so I still help out. You can tell by the pictures his appetite is returning. Yeah!

I have had a week!!!!

Some of you may or may not know, but our little boy has had a terrible week! Walker started running a very high fever of 104 early Sunday morning. Jonathan took him to the ER at the hospital where I was working, and once he was in the exam room, he had a 5 minute seizure due to his high fever. At this time it was close to 105. He had several lab work drawn, a spinal tap, an IV started, a chest xray, the works. We were admitted and stayed for three days for antibiotic therapy and to closely monitor him. We had the absolute best care possible. The Doctors, nurses, general staff.....amazing. I couldn't be prouder of my colleages, and I know that Walker is only going to get better because of their care and attention. His doctor, Dr. Cooley, called me this morning and really thinks Walker has roseola, a virus that can cause all of the symptoms he has. Walker no longer has the fever and has a rash on the trunk of his body which is a great sign that the fever is over and he is on the mend. Our little boy gave us quite a scare. No pics of the hospitalization, just ones of the rash and him taking his morning nap in the best place of all....his crib!

Swimming with the fishes

Well, I am definately a fish lover! The Georgia Aquarium was AWESOME! We had such a great time looking at all of the fish, whales, otters and what not. Walker could hardly take his eyes off the sea life. We sat in the giant aquarium room where the whale sharks are for a long time, and Walker just sat there and looked and looked. He really enjoyed all of the sights to be seen, I highly recommend the journey. We will definately be back soon! Sorry for the quality of the pics, seems my flash blurred out most of the sea life.

Baby Bowl 2008

Are you ready for some football!!!! Jules and her minime daughter came over to watch some of the superbowl and chow on some yummy dips....and of course let the little ones play. Cecilia and Walker got to know each other and played very well together. Walker kissed her, sorry Ellie. Loved catching up with Julie, it had been too long. I guess next year we will continue the tradition of BABY BOWL!!!!!!!!

Rockin Dino and Walking Walker

Just some pics of Walker and his birthday Dino and of him teeter tottering around. It is difficult to take a picture of him walking by myself, so sorry for the quality!

They say it's my BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Oh boy.... I love this birthday stuff! Today I has such a blast eating and playing in my cake....My sweet Miss Abby made me a big Elmo cake and a little one just for me. I lOVED it! So many people came to my party despite all of the snow and what not! Oh, yes, it SNOWED on my birthday! Can you believe it! Here are some pics of me enjoying my cake, can you tell I loved all of the attention?!?!

Another first....Walker's first snow!

Now before you call DFACS, I know, no shoes. But we ran outside to see our very first snow flakes! Jonathan calls it Blizzard '08. Walker kicked and squealed. He loves the snow just like his Momma!

Come on ride that train....

So taking from a parenting book on what to do to entertain your toddler, I put Walker in the laundry basket and pushed him from room to room to pick up stuff animals. I sang "all aboard the choo-choo train" while I pushed him and he laughed and laughed!

So funny. We are looking forward to having everyone over this weekend for his first birthday soiree! Hope to see you there-

Kissing buddies

TK and Bubba got fresh and we got it on camera. Bubba's new favorite thing to do is kiss, so of course, he kisses his best buddy.

A Day of FIRSTS!

Today Walker ate his very first happy meal, (no pics) and then had his hair cut for the very first time! My Mom cut while I distracted him with food and books. This first picture is pre-haircut. You can tell it was time for a trim.

Visiting Santa

Forgot to post this! No tears, just a strange facial expression-

Waiting for Mommy and Daddy

Jonathan and I snuck out to a movie....We saw JUNO, highly recommend it. Very funny. When we came home, someone was waiting in the window......God love him.