Boons and a Party

We hosted a baby shower for Rebecca on Saturday. How exciting that baby Harris will be here so soon! Thomas and I talk about baby Harris a lot. Poor guy...he needs another little boy to play with. He is out-numbered by all these cute girls (if he were older, this wouldn't be a problem at all, of course).

I brought home the balloons ("boons" as Thomas says) from the shower for Thomas. As soon as he got them, he refused to let them go.

Reading our bedtime stories while clutching the "boons."

Strolling through the house.

Stinker tried to go to sleep with the balloons too. Mommy had to draw the line here. I agreed to leave them in his room, though. Over the monitor, you could hear him calling out to the "boons."

Of course the balloons had to go with us on our walk.

Here are a few pictures from Rebecca's shower. Everything was perfect!

Can you believe that Helene MADE these cookies? They are so cute - onesies with a "H" for baby Harris!

Rebecca and her family! These girls are ready for a baby boy!

After the shower, Elizabeth came to play with Thomas. They were so funny around each other. They were really good at sharing the toys they didn't want to play with but it is much harder to share the ones you like! Thomas was definitely not in charge and it was so funny to watch. He needs to be bossed around because he does most of the bossing at our house!

These two are going to be Georgia Bulldawgs together in about 16 or so years.....at least if their parents have anything to do with it!

The Faces of Thomas

Much like his Mama, Thomas wears his emotions on his face. You can tell from a quick glance exactly how he feels. I managed to catch a few of these "faces" with my camera.

Mischievous

The "I just got caught red-handed doing what Mommy just told me not to do" face. Maybe if I look innocent, she will forget!

Defiant, and proud of it!

Happy boy!

The face I get when I tell him no. This one makes me laugh out loud - got to love it!

Sweet boy...look at those long lashes!

The "leave me alone - I'm watching TV" face.

Catching up

I don't think I have caught my breath quite yet from these last two weeks. Busy, busy over here at the Walker household! Last weekend alone I had two baby showers, a birthday party and our anniversary....whew!

Little man has had a busy week as well. This is a picture of him playing with his backpack. He was watching me pack his bag and lunchbox for Mother's Day Out and kept trying to steal it, so we just gave him this one to play with. Fastforward 3 more years, and this is the picture I envision on our first day of pre-k. I love that the backpack comes down below his knees!

Here is a picture from his first day of Mother's Day Out last week. Don't you love the look on his face? I let him take a quick morning nap before we went and had to wake the poor little guy up...he looks none too pleased that I woke him up and put him staright in the car! But at least we have "bear bear" with us.

Change of tune as soon as we get out of the car and see the amazing playground. "Do you see all of those toys, Mom? Give me, PEASE!" (as Thomas says)

So, I don't pretend to know how to raise a little boy. Up until now, I've been able to wing it and come out ok. Last weekend, I decided to teach Thomas how to hit the ball....what are this mom's tools of choice? A wrapping paper roll, of course! I'd say he is a fast learner, because I am certainly not a great teacher!

Thomas decided one morning that my shoes needed to go for a ride in his dump truck. Well of course they do!

We went to Charlie Joy's 1st birthday party. I didn't get a chance to snap many pictures, but this one is my favorite. Thomas was visiting with Mrs. Thompson (Hope's Mama). Seeing her made me miss Hope even more....Can't wait for them to come home for Labor Day!

Miss Racheal gave Thomas some dip-n-dots. This is what a few dip-n-dots turn into when you are one.

A complete mess....but loving every second of it! I think that might some up my life right now...There is always joy to be found in the disorganization that is life!

6 Years and Counting!

Six years ago today, Patrick and I were married. Has it really been SIX years?

We have been through so much in those six years...our first jobs out of school, buying a house in Atlanta, selling a house in Atlanta (finally!), moving to Memphis, starting new jobs, meeting new friends, buying another house, having a baby, and now raising a toddler! Lots of fun in between and several heartaches. Through it all, I feel fortunate to have had a partner that I could laugh with, lean on, cry on, talk with and just share all that life brings.

Here we are six years later...Mama and Dada who got to enjoy the night off to celebrate six amazing years!

Happy Anniversary, Patrick!

CMOM with Nana and Papa!

Patrick's parents came to visit this weekend. It is awfully hot today, so we opted for an indoor activity. We went to the Children's Museum of Memphis. Two weekends in a row for the little guy to visit a Children's Museum. They are so different from each other, and I think the Memphis one is better suited for little ones.

Fishing with Dada and Papa.

Trying a net this time.

Flying the airplane.

Loading the packages on the Fed Ex plane!

Driving the car with Mama. He could push all of the buttons on this one!

Riding on the police motorcycle.

Carrying the "baby" in the playroom. "Baby" is one of his favorite words to say!

Good doggie!

Grocery shopping. I might not ever get him to ride in the cart again after this trip. He loved pushing that cart!

Noticed that he went straight to the green beans and put them in his cart. They are by far his favorite food!

Earthquake!! They were calmly building a tower when all of a sudden the table started shaking. His face was priceless!

A Visit in Jackson

Last weekend, Thomas and I went to Jackson to visit DeeDee and John Eric. We had such a great time playing and visiting! They were so nice (and brave) to open up their calm home to me and my high-energy toddler. Thomas pointed out everything in their house that was not quite "baby-friendly." I think he has radar for things he is not suppose to touch.

On Saturday, we went to the Children's Museum. Thomas had a wonderful time. He could touch everything and loved watching all of the other children. I did a terrible job of getting pictures from the weekend, so these few will have to suffice.

Thomas loves to play with the crate of balls!

Our very own Thomas "the builder"

Trying to drive the boat.

Practicing his moves in the dance room.

Life size version of "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." We read this book at bedtime several times a week!

On Saturday afternoon, we went swimming at the Country Club of Jackson. They have the most amazing splash park there. I did not get any pictures...for obvious reasons - do you see all that water flying around? Not a good combo with a camera. I did find a picture that looks just like theirs. Thomas had so much fun playing in the water. He ran around laughing for about an hour. He makes lots of friends with his happy personality!

We loved our time in Jackson. By the time we left, Thomas was saying "DeeDee" very clearly - I think he loves her almost as much as his Mama does. Wish these two lived closer, but cherished all of the seconds I got to spend with them this past weekend!