6 Month Check-Up

We were a little late for Walker's 6 month check up because of the holidays. Daddy was in charge of picking him up from school and meeting me at the pediatricians office. I failed to remind Daddy of all the things we need while we are at the pediatricians office or may I say things we need any time of the day.....diapers, pacifiers, blankets, bibs, toys etc.........Walker went today without all of these things....and we barely survived:) I think next time Daddy will have his check list ready to go:)

Today was actually a big day for Walker. We only went in for a check up and came out with two prescriptions and four shots. Walker has his first ear infection. He has not shown any symptoms, so it was a little troubling for us. His doctor said that some babies do not show signs and then some babies are miserable. It all depends on the baby. He is now taking Amoxicillin. She also prescribed him Prevacid for acid reflux. He has always spit up a lot, but never cried while eating. He has had a lot of congestion in his chest for a few months now and she believes the spit up may be the cause. Keep us in your thoughts that we get all of this cleared up. I'm so thankful we still have a happy baby.

Walker weighs 20 pounds and for once he is back in the 90 percentile....we are actually within the chart:) She explained to us that breastfed babies start to even out around his age. We have accomplished so much in 6 months. It is so hard to believe he is 6 1/2 months old. He loves oatmeal with any fruit and loves every vegetable except for peas. We are going to try them again. She encouraged us to start trying Level 2 foods and puff cookies.

Walker is a master at rolling over front to back and back to front. He is so quick, he fell off the bed last week. He didn't even cry. An old wives tell says if they fall off the bed before age one they're officially going to be okay:) He is also sitting up so well. And drum roll please............Walker can clap his hands. He was doing this today at the doctors office and she said....wait a minute you aren't suppose to be doing that........yeah.....thats my BOY!!!!!

The Ransdell's Holiday Adventure

Where and what in the world have the Ransdell's been doing for the last two weeks??

Well, fasten your seat belts friends because you're in for a very bumpy ride!! I know all of you have seen the Christmas movie with The Griswold's.....well change that to The Ransdell's Christmas vacation. We started out on Friday, December 12 after work and headed to Patrick's parents house. It's a very long ten hour drive...yes, ten hours with a six month old. We had the Jeep packed with suitcases, X-mas gifts and every possible toy/gadget/accessory to occupy Walker's time. Oh, and our friends let us borrow their luggage holder that sat on the top of the Jeep that was packed too. Seems like we need an eight passenger van just for three people. Finally arriving in Kentucky at 3:15am we were able to rest a day and then we were off to our second adventure.

Hhhhmmmmm......where are we going now people????

Almost every year Patrick's parents treat the family to a snow skiing trip. We have found a place we absolutely love, but it just so happens to be in British Columbia. On Sunday, December 14 we made our way to Whistler, British Columbia for our annual family skiing trip. Whistler is about 2 hours north of Vancouver. Walker is the best baby in the entire world. He was so great flying on his second airplane ride and made lots of friends with the flight attendants. Walker loved spending time with Pops and Jules. Patrick and I were very lucky to be able to ski during the day and have Jules spend time with Walker. They do not get to see him often, so they really enjoyed the bonding time. He had a hard time adjusting to Pacific time, but what did we expect...

While we were there Walker got to go swimming for the first time. He loved it!! I got in with him the first time, but just couldn't do it the second day. Even though the pool was heated it was still way to chilly for mommy. He loved it so that I think we are planning on getting him swimming lessons this summer. Walker would put his mouth in the water and really splish splash. We practice splish splashing every morning in the tub. All of mommy and daddy's hard work paid off:)

It was so funny to watch Walker's face while walking in the village. He was so snuggled in his bear outfit. He had a really hard time figuring out why it was so cold and why he had to wear all this extra gear. Walker you are a very spoiled beach baby!!

Here is a picture of Walker and Jules looking out the window watching the gondola's go up the mountain. He enjoyed looking out at the snow. This was also a great place to sit and read to him. They spent most of the days by the fire and looking outside.

Mommy and Daddy picked up a brochure for Whistler Kids. Walker will be able to start taking skiing lessons at age three. We still have a little time to get him adjusted to the cold weather. Patrick and I had fun watching the little kids ski down the mountain with their instructors. I hope I'm not the mom that skiis behind the group making sure Walker's okay....they call that a "Helicopter Mom":)

We had to stop and take a picture by Mr. Bear. Which bear is the cutest....Well, Walker by far!!!!

Merry Christmas Walker Leigh

We finally arrived back in Kentucky and it was now time to prepare for Christmas. Patrick and I have been so excited about Walker's first Christmas. He definitely did not know what was going on, but just watching the excitment in his eyes to get the wrapping paper in his mouth was PERFECT. Merry Christmas Walker! Everyone has asked me what I got for Christmas....I received an early Christmas gift on June 12, 2008....an ANGEL. We are so blessed to have you Walker Leigh. Now, Christmas will be so special and I can hardly wait until next year!!


On Christmas Eve before bed time we read Night Before Christmas by the fire and left cookies for Santa. We promised him Santa would be able to get down the chimney once the fire cooled off:) Check out Mommy and Walker's pajamas....how cute!!

Walker loves Elmo! We all think Elmo is very clever and very entertaining.

Ribbie is always so good with Walker. She is always checking on him, but we still get those hilarious looks from her....like please can you put him back. I use to get all the attention and toys at Christmas:) Why is my stocking half empty and his is exploding????


I love this picture. Pops...could you please move the globe a little closer so I can put the entire thing in my mouth!!

Walker also met a new friend while we were in Kentucky, Miss Ella Grace McDonald. Ella is 10 months old and soooo cute. Ella's dad is WKU's head mens basketball coach. They loved just staring at each other. Next time they see each other they both can run around and play together. Thanks Angie for such a great play date!! We are looking forward to next time:)



Walker's first WKU basketball game and his first encounter with Big Red. One big happy Western family!! Big Red is so enormous Walker gets kind of lost:):)


The day after Christmas we headed to my parents house for the weekend before heading back home. I will post some more Christmas pictures soon.

HAPPY 6 MONTHS OLD WALKER LEIGH!!

Happy 6 Months Old Walker Leigh!!

I can't believe you are a half year old. Where has my little baby boy gone? Well, I don't know if you have ever been "little"...you came out big and continue to get bigger and bigger. You are sooooo much fun these days. I thought 4 months was a fun month, but it doesn't get any better than 6 months:) You are such a happy boy and you are getting more and more animated. It's so easy to make you laugh and you think Mommy's singing and dancing is hysterical. I'm actually getting a great workout dancing in front of you.

You have just started clapping your hands together...all those times we've played patty cake with you is finally paying off. You are really enjoying saying DaaDaaaDaa....Could you please start practicing MaaMaaMaa. You love to pull our hair and pull my earrings. One thing that you've starting doing that is actually quite scary is....we call you "shark" because you attack our chins with your mouth. You bite down and suck on our chins...by the time you get done with me I have no makeup on.

You have mastered all the fruits. Sweet potatoes and carrots have been very successful. Peas are another story. Both Daddy and I hate peas, so I guess thats why you gagged several times when you tried peas. Next week we are trying green beans and squash. We have moved on to Oatmeal and you love it mixed with fruit.

Walker you bring so much joy into our lives. Thank you for being the best baby boy in the entire world. I don't know how we got so lucky........We love you buddy!!

We took Walker to see Santa last weekend. We had so much fun. Moppy got to go with us too:) Merry Christmas Walker Leigh. Your first Christmas is going to be so much fun!!!!!

He Speaks!!

Oh my goodness. You are not going to believe what happen today.

My mom (Moppy) is here spending the weekend with us and after a few hours of shopping with Walker we came home to feed him and pick up Daddy for a dinner out. As Walker was finishing his snack he turns and looks at Patrick and says..........DaaaaaDaaaaDaaaaa! I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I think it was the biggest smile I have ever seen on Patrick:):) We all were so excited, it brought tears in my eyes. It was great because Moppy got to hear his first words too. We are always practicing MaaaaMaaaaMaaaa and DaaaaDaaaaDaaaa with him. All of our hard work finally paid off.

Walker your little innocent voice is absolutely music to my hears. We love you so much!!!!!