Do Moms Cook?

Well, I haven't cooked anything that isn't microwavable since Walker was born. Yeah, I know...a whole month without cooking! My mom cooked every night so I know that it is possible, but I have to get this motherhood stuff mastered first. So yesterday I went walking and burned some serious calories and then decided to make a buttermilk pie....yum! I should have made a fruit salad instead, because this is how my pie turned out.....

BURNED!!....but I am still going to eat it.

1 Month Old Already!?!

Walker is already 1 month old! We can't believe it! There have been some really challenging moments, but mostly fun and joyous moments. He is starting to become more aware of his surroundings, imitate our facial expressions and gives us an occasional half smile. Oh, and Walker rolled over 5 times one afternoon, but has yet to do it again! I thought that I had brought a baby Einstien into the world. Here is the link to a video of him rolling over http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iJ319Ed3ss.

My friend, Kristen, gave me the idea of buying a 12 month onesie and photographing Walker in it each month. Such a great idea!! I also put a stuffed animal next to him, so we can see how he grows in relation to the bear. Speaking of growing...Walker weighed in at 10 lbs at his last appointment!

Sweet Little Newborn

We had Walker's newborn pictures done when he was 10 days old. The pictures turned out great! He has already changed so much! To check out the pictures go to http://www.betsymariephotography.com/ then go to Client Proofs and the password is "zolfo". Enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Halloween!

Walker really enjoyed his first Halloween! He had a couple of Halloween outfits, so he got to dress up for several days that week. We just stayed home to hand out candy and Walker greeted the trick-or-treaters....from a distance! This weekend our friends, Melissa and Chuck, came to Dallas to visit. It was so much fun to see them! Can't wait from their Chicago wedding this coming summer!


Walker's first Halloween


Cute little booty


Mama's little pumpkin


Sweet little face!


Chuck and Walker meet


Melissa is a baby pro! She needs one after her summer wedding :)

Grandpa Dave and Gramma Cyndy Visit!

Matt's parents, Dave and Cyndy, came all the way from Maryland to visit Walker. Walker loved meeting his Grandpa Dave and Gramma Cyndy! They got to hold him, play with him, show him off on Skype and take him to his first restaurant. Cyndy was even generous enough to keep Walker one night while Matt and I got out of the house to grab dinner. We didn't go very far though....just the mexican food restaurant across the street. I am sure that Dave and Cyndy will have a hard time staying away from Texas for too long now!

Matt, Cyndy and Dave with Walker

3 generations

Happy family!

"Stop Mom! No more pictures!"

This picture was taken just in time! We had to change outfits right afterwards :)

Boy, I Have Grown!

Walker had his 2 week doctor appointment last week. Our main goal was to make sure that he had gained back to his birth weight, which was 7lbs 11oz. When we left the hospital Walker was down to 7lbs 3oz. Well, guess how much the little guy weighs now?!? 8lbs 12oz!!! He gained back his birth weight plus 1lb 1oz! His weight was in the 50th percentile. He had also grown 1.5 inches longer, from 20.25 to 21.75. This is just proof that Walker is eating like a champ and just thriving!


So cute!

I think that he gained another chin during that 1 week

Mom and Walker at the pediatrician

Dad and Walker's matching oufits...yeah, I planned this one!

Aren't they just precious!