Big Prayers for Stevie!

One of our friends, Stevie Crowder Patrick, is ungoing surgery today for a malignant brain tumor. It is a very long and difficult procedure. Please take a moment to lift Stevie up in prayer before the Lord. Pray that the Lord will protect her, dwell in her and keep her strong. Also, pray for the Crowder and Patrick family to have patience and to feel our prayers. You can follow Stevie's progress and updates through www.prayforstevie.blog.com

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Mama's Day!!

What an amazing Mother's day! I am filled with such joy and delight! Being Walker's mama is the best ever! Mother's Day has taken on a whole new meaning. I am so blessed to have such an amazing, sweet and funny little boy! Some days it is hard to even imagine my life before Walker. What did I do with all of my free time?? What occupied my thoughts and time?

I have also taken on a new appreciation for my mom and grandmothers. They worked hard and put up with a lot of stuff from us kiddos! I now understand the undying and unending love of a mother. Thanks, Mom!!

I had such a great Mother's day! Matt was in San Antonio for work, so I spent most of the week in Tyler. I hung out with my parents, went out to eat, visited my mom's school, went shopping, saw Brett, and took Walker to the zoo. I headed home on Saturday afternoon to meet Matt. He greeted me with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Matt got up on Sunday and went to get me Starbucks...yum!! We played hookie and skipped out on church. We went to eat breakfast and Matt and Walker gave me cards and giftcards for a shopping spree...love it!! We then headed down to Farmer's Market and got flowers and fresh fruit. We came home and planted all of our outdoor pots. What a great family day!!

Best Mama's day yet!!! By the way, we worked on the word "Mama" with Walker.....and we are still working!

Lounging

Walker and Vivi at the Tyler Zoo

The Mamas with the Boy

Flowers from WZ

Happy Mother's Day!!

There are stars out here!

We left the city last Friday and headed to my parents cabin in Crockett. It was so nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and escape to the great outdoors. We had such a great weekend! The weather was gorgeous and we spent lots of time outside. Matt commented that being at the cabin was more relaxing than the Mexico trip....I agree!! The land and the cabin have been in the family since my dad was a little boy. He spent lots of his childhood at the cabin with his grandfather. And some of my fondest memories growing up were made at the cabin. I just love it! It is such a special place and I can't wait for Walker to join in on the tradition. It won't be long before he is riding in the Ranger and running around with his own Snoopy fishing pole.

Walker and Grandma

Walker and Daddy D riding in the Ranger

Baxter watching the boys fish

The guys caught a total of 22 fish, 28 pounds. Fish fry next time!

Cabin

Swinging on the hammock

Walker and Vivi

Oh Mexico..

Matt and I went to Mexico for 5 days and the little man stayed behind with his Gramma Cyndy and Great-Gramma Joni. It was pure torture...for me! Everyone else seemed so happy about the whole situation, but I was dying. I hadn't been away from Walker for more than a few hours and I was now going to leave him for days....ahh!

Matt won the trip through work for being a top performer, so it was free. If it is FREE, it for ME! The resort was gorgeous and the food and drinks were yummy. There was only one problem, it rained almost the whole time. Not just a little drizzle, but a monsoon. We were only able to put on our swimsuits once (a relief to me) and hang out by the pool. Other than our one pool day, we ordered room service, ate, drank, went to the spa and slept. It was great, but we were so ready to get home to see WZ!!

Cyndy gave Walker a great report card! They both had a great time! We are so thankful that Cyndy and Gramma Joni made the long trip to Texas to watch Walker. He was in great hands! Although, next time we go somewhere Walker is coming with us!!

Rainy and gloomy, so......

I slept A LOT!

One beautiful day of sunny skies!

6 Months Old!

Walker turned 6 months old a week ago! I can hardly believe it! Time has flown by. He is so active and curious these days. Everyday is such a fun and new learning experience. What is Walker up to these days? Grabbing his toes, putting his toes in his mouth, sitting, babbling, squealing, wearing size 3 diapers, sleeping 12 hours a day, eating oatmeal cereal 2 times a day, drinking milk 4 times a day, wearing size 9-12 months, napping 3 times a day, loves smiling, reading books, Baxter is Walker's new buddy, rolling over from your tummy to back and back to tummy, putting everything is his mouth, blowing spit bubbles, loving life and so much more!! We love you, Walker!! I can't believe that you have been in our life for 6 months! Each day keeps getting better and better. You bring your mom and dad such joy!

1 Month Old

This is not going to fit in 6 more months!

Yes, he was winking behind those glasses

I pulled out my teacher supplies and made a hat :)

Big blue eyes!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! He is RISEN!! What a wonderful day! We went to church, Matt cooked brunch and we took tons of pictures of little Walker. So blessed!

Matt's cousin, Rachel, came to over from Fort Worth and went to church with us. We were so glad to have her with us!

Walker's goodies from the Easter Bunny

Walker's Aggie Easter basket from Daddy D and Vivi

Family photo

Such a handsome boy!

Walker had too many Cadbury eggs...just kidding!