A Visit to the Farm

We visited Thrasher Farms on Friday afternoon. My brother and Uncle Doug purchased the farm last year. They have five chicken houses and cows. We actually went to visit the farm to see Walker's hefer my dad is raising for him. My dad or PaPa is raising a Hefer for Walker to eventually sell. One day Walker will have so much fun playing on the farm. He will be able to ride the 4-wheeler, gator, terrorize the cows, look around in the chicken houses and has my dad says "play in the mud"....My newphew Logan will be able to teach him all he needs to know about being a country boy:):)

Walker meet your very own Hefer named "Judy". Isn't she cute.....The next time we see her she will be much much bigger. Thanks Papa for my very first moo moo.

I took a picture of the inside of one of the chicken houses. I felt very sorry for theses poor baby chicks...although they are treated very well while they are at Thrasher Farms:) These are actually high density chickens (pumped with steriods). Usually they have drug-free chickens (organic), but this batch needs a little extra boost...I guess. Can you believe in one house they have 32,000 chickens......I can't wait for Walker to be able to run around and enjoy this will his Uncle Ben, PaPa and cousin Logan. Eat more chicken!

Walker & Mason

The boys are getting so big. Mason and Diana stopped by to see us on Friday. It's amazing how much they have both changed since seeing them last July. Don't they both look so thrilled to be together. It's always fun visiting becuase Diana has truly helped me through the last 5 1/2 months. I don't know what I would do without being able to call Diana with questions. We are really looking forward to celebrating Mason's 1st birthday in January. Thanks for stopping by to see us. Maybe the next visit the boys won't sleep the whole time.

Thanksgiving Fun!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends!!

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving. We went to my parents house on Wednesday and spent the entire weekend there. I was so anxious to get there to see the fam and for everyone to see Walker. We are so thankful for so many things. This year we have been so blessed with such an amazing little guy. I don't think we could ask for anything more than to have a healthy, handsome and happy baby boy! Thank you to everyone who made Walker's first Thanksgiving so special. We love you all very much!!

Walker had his first experience in a highchair. He loved it and I might say it was so much easier feeding him. He loved to sit in the highchair and watch everyone in the kitchen. Moppy and PaPa are getting Walker a highchair for Christmas. Maybe, he can help me cook in the kitchen. We can't wait to use it!!

We thought he would be to small to swing......he was actually a perfect fit:) Walker absolutely loved swinging....we have added it to his list to Santa:)

And to think Walker use to HATE to lay on his stomach....now he prefers to play on his stomach and sleep on his stomach...yikes!

Thank you Uncle Doug, Aunt Patsy and Cousin Cody for spending Thanksgiving with me. Aunt Patsy even got to feed Walker his first vegetable...sweet potatoes. After the fifteenth picture we finally got everybody to smile at the same time. Love you guys!!

Mommy I'll Help......

I can't leave him alone for 2 seconds on the bed without him flipping over on his belly. He loves to lay on his belly, especially when he gets to lay on our bed. I guess because it's so soft and fluffy. This afternoon Walker and I got a few things ready to pack for Moppy and Pops house. We will be spending Thanksgiving at my parents house. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and Walker is looking forward to showing off his new tricks.

I thought these were so cute...I couldn't just choose one:) Please think about us as we make the journey to the grandparents house.

First School Pictures

I could not resist posting Walker's very first "School" photos. His school had the photos taken the beginning of October. I said well I'll just get the class picture....well I had the hardest time not ordering all of his pictures. A couple of the ladies at work told me you have to get every school photo taken even if he has buggers hanging out of his nose:) These are scanned photos, so not the best quality. I wanted everyone to be able to see them. The picture below Walker is the last one on the right in the bouncy seat...or the extremely chuncky one:):) Also, pictured are his teachers Ms. Dot and Ms. Lorraine. Ms. Mira is not pictured because she was out of the country. Walker is so lucky to have Ms. Dot & Ms. Lorraine. They treat him like a KING!!

Okay, Where's the snow??

On Sunday after church we decided to try on a few things we bought for Walker's first skiing trip that came in the mail on Friday. You never know how things are going to fit him due to his growing belly:) Both outfits are big, but I think he will grow into them by next month when we go. I could not resist posting the pictures. Both Patrick and I were laughing so hard we had tears in our eyes:) He is going to be the cutest snow baby on the mountain!


This little outfit is the softest. He looks like a baby bear:) Check out his little ears on the hood. It also folds over to cover his hands and feet. I wish they made things like this for big people.

HAPPY 5 MONTHS OLD WALKER LEIGH

Five things I love about you Walker Leigh:

1. When I walk in the room your face lights up. Everyday when I'm driving to pick you up from "school" I can hardly wait to see your beautiful smile.

2. When we put on your PJ's you giggle so loud. You are so ticklish under your arms and your hands.

3. In the mornings when you are ready to get up...you coo and coo. Its music to our hears.

4. I love to play patty cake and sing ABC's to you. I could do this all day just to see your smile and how much you love for us to sing to you.

5. I love to look into your beautiful blue eyes and see the LOVE you have for your mommy and daddy. We are so blessed to have such a special baby boy. We love you Walker!

Everyday you seem to amaze us. You are growing so quickly. I know I say this every post, but it's true...you are changing so much. There is not a day that goes by that you don't make your mommy and daddy laugh. You are becoming more and more curious. You are very aware of whats going on around you. One of your favorite things to do is eat....and now you would rather pull on my shirt, pull on my bra strap, break your neck to watch tv or just smile at me while you are trying to eat. You haven't quite figured out that you can't do all of that and eat too. You are a master at rolling over now. You actually enjoy being on your tummy. You have graduated from eating apple sauce in your rice cereal. Tonight you tried bananas for the first time in your rice cereal. I think you would have eaten the entire container if I would have let you:)

Walker you are so very close to sitting up by yourself. Ms. Dot at "school" says you are going to sit up early because of your extra chunk and your wide bum:) I chose this picture because he loves Mr. Giraffe. Mr. Giraffe pretty much goes every where with us. Patrick will say to Walker, " Mr. Giraffe, Mr. Giraffe loves Walker...Walker" and he will just giggle and smile. We were at the mall over the weekend and Walker was riding in his stroller and I looked down and he had sat up by himself and was leaning over trying to eat the front of the stroller. It scared me to death, because I didn't know he could sit up by himself.


I'm not sure who is having more fun....Walker or Ribbie. Walker gets so excited when he sees Ribbie. I think Ribbie's face is priceless.... We are so lucky to have such a gentle dog. Walker has such a wonderful big sister!!

Tag...You Are It

Thanks to my two friends Diana and Jamie....I have officially been "tagged"....now I have to write seven things about me that you may not know or realize.....here I go.....

1. My ultimate dream would be to open a store. I would absolutely love to own a store that sold fine gifts and stationary. I was fortunate enough to live in Oxford, MS for two and half years and living there really spoiled me with lots of fun boutiques and speciality stores.

2. My biggest fear is Fire. I constantly worry about our house burning down. Growing up we had a chimney fire and I was in a apartment fire in college. Fear of fire is called "Arsonphobia".

3. Since moving to the beach I have taken up golf. I started taking lessons a year ago. I have always enjoyed going out on the course with Patrick. I decided if I didn't learn how to play, I would probably never see my husband once he retires. You should see my clubs...pale blue and pink. One of the most important things about playing is you have to look the part:) I actually joined a summer golf league:)

4. Walker Leigh is a family name. Walker is my grandmothers maiden name. Leigh is Patrick's grandfathers name.

5. I can't bake to save my life. I have a very hard time following a recipe...well, sometimes I follow the recipe word for word and the dessert still gets screwed up.

6. Growing up I took tap, ballet, jazz, piano, clogging, tennis and tumbling classes. Thank goodness for having a little boy.

7. Growing up with a Big Brother was not always fun. My brother did things to intentionally hurt me....let's see....He pulled my arm out of socket by dragging me out of his room. He also sprang my wrist...by body slamming me on the trampoline..both times he did this in front of his friends trying to be cool. For pay back one night after he went to sleep I tiptoed into his room and slammed a flashlight on his forehead several times......giving him a concussion. I locked myself in the bathroom....needless to say I got him back:)

8. I am very afraid of the dark:) A little embarrassing, but so true...just ask Patrick!

Okay, now I'm going to tag:
1. Amy
2. Mary Beth

Yum Yum!!

We have big news..............

On Monday night Walker had his first taste of rice cereal. Yes, everyone I finally broke down and fed him rice cereal. This is something that I have really struggled with over the last month. I really did not want to give it to him just yet, but over the last two weeks he has not been the best sleeper.

So, as all of you know Walker is a total "chow hound" and will eat every chance he gets....well.....Patrick and I thought for sure he would totally dig the rice cereal.....NO, we were totally wrong. HE HATES RICE CEREAL. For the last three nights he has refused to swallow it and made it so difficult for us. So, tonight with lots advice from my friend Amy and my mom I tried mixing the cereal with baby apple sauce. He absolutely LOVED IT. He smiled, giggled and kicked his legs for more:) I think we have found the solution.

Thank you Amy and Mom for calming me down and helping me!! Lets see if he finally sleeps through the night after two very LONG weeks.

Much happier baby eating that yummy yummy apple sauce/cereal. He is so easily tricked:)

Bye Bye Daddy & Mommy, See you tomorrow!

Patrick and I finally did it. On Saturday we went to Charleston to help host a "Stock the Bar" wedding shower for our dear friends Michael and Ann. We had a great time and enjoyed our much needed mommy/daddy time. I definietly missed Walker like crazy, but he was in good hands with my Mom and Aunt Patsy. The party was so much fun and it was so good to see everybody. Its so nice to finally live close to friends. The picture above are all the couples who helped host the party, plus the bride and groom. Can't wait till June:)


We enjoyed seeing all of our friends so much. We finally believe Tucker....he does have a girlfriend....and a gem she is:) It was so good to meet you Mandy. We hope to see you guys in MB soon!

One Rolled Over and One Fell Off!!

One of our favorite songs to sing in the mornings on the way to school goes a little something like this......

There were eight in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over"...so they all rolled over and one fell off, there were seven in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over"...so they all rolled over and one fell off........

Walker finally rolled over at school last Wednesday. I walked into his class to pick him up and both of his teachers were smiling from ear to ear. They didn't want to tell me, but couldn't resist. They both said to me, "Walker really wants to show you something when he gets home." Patrick and I have been waiting and waiting for him to finally roll over and he DID IT. All those extra rolls finally made it over:)