Have No Fear

Walker has absolutely"No Fear of the Water". We enrolled him into swimming lessons last fall to get him use to the water. We were pretty confident before lessons he would love the water because of bath time and swimming at the pool in Whistler. This summer has totally confirmed we have a water baby who LOVES the water. We were very lucky on Saturday to meet our friends Kristy, JD, Abby and Peyton for a play date at the pool. My friend Kristy's husband is the golf director at one of the best golf courses here and they have a fabulous amentities center at the course. We enjoyed over two hours of pool time and lunch. The boys had so much fun playing together and sharing their snacks. I would definitely say the moms were worn out from chasing the boys around.

The slide was so much fun. Walker and JD kept pointing at the slide, so Kristy and I said what the heck let's take them down it. I will admit I was a little nervous. I was nervous about getting dumped in the pool at the end holding him. My mom couldn't believe I didn't go down the slide first to test it out. I said, "If I'm going he's going".........so we went and I have never heard Walker squeel and laugh the way he did. We went down the slide four times.

It was totally impossible to get all three boys in the camera. All three go in opposite directions. In the first picture Walker and JD are are trying to figure out which toy to play with. Remember, Walker and JD share the same birthday. In the second picture Walker and Peyton are playing in the splash pad. Walker and Peyton are in the same class at school and are buddies. They found a spicket/shower that fascinated them more than the pool.

Every time I look at these two pictures I laugh hysterical. Check out Walker's belly. Has anyone ever seen a belly this big? Isn't it the cutest darn belly you have ever seen? We went to the pediatricians office last week and she asked me what we've been putting in his belly. Pretty much any vegetable, fruit, cheese, yogurt he can get his hands on. I hope if you are having a yucky day Walker's big ole' belly will brighten your day:):)

We had such a great time. Thank you Kristy and JD for inviting us to swim. We can't wait to do it again some time!!

We loves us some JULES!!

Look who came to visit us last week, JULES!!! She arrived last Sunday afternoon and almost spent the entire week with us. She left early Thursday morning and we were all soooo sad. We love it when Jules comes to visit. Walker gets to stay home all week from school, the house is clean, dinner is cooked and the laundry is washed. My stress level went from a 10 to a 2 last week, but sadly enough its creeping back up now that she's gone:)

Walker loves to sit in your lap and read books. He will bring you ten books to read and then as you begin to read him one he's ready for the next book. He loves the lift and look books with animals. He can identify a few of the animals by making their sounds. Jules was an elementary school teacher, so I think she loved reading to him.

Walker and Jules had so much fun playing outside. Walker would stay outside all day if we would let him. After a storm last week they went outside to play in the puddles. At one point Walker was laid out flat on his tummy in the puddle. It was so funny, but the entire time I was thinking how dirty and nasty he was getting. Thank goodness it was right before bath time. In the third picture he had just gotten up from the puddle and it looks like he's saying "touchdown". He was so proud of himself.

Jules and Walker were playing hide-n-go seek with Daddy. Walker was loving it. When they would hunt for Daddy, Walker would call out his name. Then when they found him he would giggle. Jules also got to go on an adventure with us to the pediatricians office. Walker was having some issues with his ears. Thank goodness for your help Jules!!

Thank you Jules for coming to visit us. We can't wait to see you again soon. We love you!!

He's All Boy.....

He's all boy, not a doubt in my mind. I think Walker would stay outside all day long if we would let him. It's been so hot here the last few weeks and its only getting worse. He definitely doesn't understand why we only stay outside about 30 minutes at a time. His little face gets as red as a tomato and he sweats like a pig. I really try hard to make sure he stays hydrated. I don't think it would be so bad if he would sit down for 5 minutes and rest, but oh why would I won't to rest mommy?? He is getting very good at running. He actually can pick up speed very quickly. He's in the flower beds, running through the shrubs, picking up pine straw, picking the flowers, eating grass, banging on the garage door, walking in the street (we're lucky to be in a culdesac), playing in Ribbie's outside water bowl and etc. This pretty much summarizes our trips outside to play.

He is changing so much. His new class is teaching him so many new things. He is learning sign language and is beginning to use it at home to communicate. He is very good at signing "more". It's actually really cool. He can tell you where his nose, tongue, eyes and ears are. We are working on toes and fingers. His new animal of the week is a fish. He makes a fish face when you ask him what a fish says. He picks up on things so easily. He will bring a book to you to read and crawl in your lap to listen. He has learned how to climb out of his highchair and climb off the bed and couch. He helps us sing the Ants Go Marching One By One Hurrah Hurrah. When we get to the Hurrah Hurrah he says Hurrah Hurrah! It's so wonderful being his mommy and watching him learn new things. We are truly so blessed!!

Walker was having so much fun on Sunday after church helping me change the sheets on our bed and rolling around on the pillows. He is laying on the floor hysterical, because I was waving a pillowcase over his face.

Then we moved on to a pillow fight and peek-a-boo under the sheets. The things you'll find yourself doing to entertain your little boy. In the third picture he's holding a blue flower he pulled off of a basket. He looks so innocent, but believe me don't let him fool you:)

Walker and Ribbie talked Daddy into feeding them a quick breakfast snack on Saturday morning. They both were begging, so Patrick told them both to sit and then Patrick showed Walker how to share with Ribbie. Walker was feeding Ribbie so nicely. We are so lucky to have such a gentle dog.

Beach Fun

Last weekend we met up with some great friends while they were visiting the beach on vacation. We spent the day with Alicia, Tyler, Baby Zuri, Kathleen and Ronnie. We don't get to see them as much as we would like, so we took full advantage. We had so much fun visiting and watching Walker and Baby Zuri. Baby Zuri is so darn cute and so little. She's like a baby doll. It felt so weird holding her because she is so petite. If Walker was ever that small....man the things I could have gotten done around the house. I think I could of walked around with him all day attached to my hip:) Walker was all over playing in the sand, water and with his toys. Zuri seemed to really enjoy her time too. I think she wanted Walker to pay more attention to her:) One day Baby Zuri will be chasing Walker around the beach. They are going to be such good friends just like their mommies.

Come back soon guys! We had so much fun visiting and having a yummy dinner together. We love you!