Catch up

Life has been moving fast these last two weeks...Spring always seems to do that! Anyway, wanted to catch up on some fun things that have happened.

Lisa, a.k.a. BooBoo, had May Day last Wednesday. Such a special tradition for Hutchison graduates. Even more special because Caroline is Lisa's flowergirl! May Day had a few unexpected showers so we started outside as planned...

 

And then after a mad dash inside to get out of the rain, it ended in the gym.

 

Thomas was mesmerized by all of the pretty girls dancing.

 

Didn't get one picture with all three of us looking at the camera!

 

Thomas wasn't so sure about getting his picture taken.

 

We love Riley! She survived our Fall Break trip to the beach with us when Thomas and I got so sick. Sweet girl and a sweet friend to Lisa!

 

Dorothy was trying to give Thomas a hug and he was having none of it.

 

Best we could do...it was like herding cats.

 

LuLu's yard looks so pretty all in bloom!

 

 

Thomas and I went over to play and LuLu gave him his very first set of golf clubs. He has played with them every day since. They were allowed inside until the little guy got really good at hitting the ball...outside toy now! Patrick already has his eyes set on golf lessons...claims he can start at age 3. Really?

Last weekend, I went down to visit DeeDee, John Eric and Baby Jane. She was almost 4 weeks old and I loved getting to snuggle with her. I was able to give mom and dad two full nights sleep which can make you feel like a new person.

 

 

So glad I was able to spend good time with my sweet friend and her precious baby girl. We had some fun with the camera while I was there. There were too many cute ones for me to pick just one or two, so he is a stream of my favorites!

 

 

This face reminds me of DeeDee...Jane is a good mixture, but I think she looks a little bit more like DeeDee to me.

 

Keeping it real...photo shoot was over!

 

Have to close with my favorite picture from the last few weeks. Thomas and Patrick were wrestling and Thomas "pinned" Dada. So cute!

 

Hope everyone has a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mamas!

 

 

 

 

Love My Little Guy

Thomas gave me a Mother's Day present today. He made me a card and a cute picture frame with my favorite little face inside. This is definitely a keeper! He was so proud of himself when he gave it to me. Sweet boy!!

Take Me Out To the Ballgame

On Sunday afternoon, we took Thomas to the Redbirds game. He was so excited to go to a baseball game. He kept talking about baseball with Tino.....my dad, Tino, joined us for the outing. We were all dressed up and ready....even had to bring Daddy's glove along.

 

Thomas and I went back to another game this afternoon. Tino met us there for a few minutes to visit and snack on some popcorn. Thomas loves popcorn! After the game, Thomas and I walked across the street to see the Peabody Ducks. We had perfect timing and they were rolling out the red carpet. Thomas loved watching the ducks...they paused in front of us and I was sure he was going to lunge for them. Thank goodness they waddled on!

 

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind....busy getting our life and house back in order. Busy playing with friends. Busy selling my car...yes, the Murano is gone and until my new car arrives, Patrick and I get to share a car....say a prayer for us because this should be interesting! 

 

We are also busy keeping up with our little guy. I am amazed every day at how much he is learning and growing up. He can count to ten and sing his ABC's all by himself. He knows all of his colors. He says "Look, Mama!" about 300 times a day, he aks me to hold him like a baby and rock him, and says "I wub you" and gives me a big kiss on the lips. He calls himself "Thomas Yalker." His two favorite songs are "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and "The Ants Go Marching." His favorite book is Curious George and his favorite TV shows are Caillou (ugh!), Octonauts and Chuggington. He loves tomatoes, carrots, pickles, apples and fruitloops. He loves all of his friends and asks for them when we are at home. He can't tell Henry and Graham apart so he just calls them "Henry-Graham."

 

 

On Wednesday, we bought a little potty for Thomas. He has been interested in the big one for a few weeks and loves to flush it over and over again. I figured we would go ahead and get the little one so he could get used to the idea before we were ready to start potty training. They suggest waiting later for boys, and that is fine by me. My little overachiever, however, used it the first two times he sat on it...the potty he picked out plays music when they go to the bathroom and then it has a pretend flush. I am not sure I have seen Thomas so proud of himself. It was precious! We are still taking it slow and not pushing it, but I am more optimistic now.

 

On Saturday, we hosted a Supper Club wine tasting. This time was Red Zin and we had a great time. Friends, laughter and wine are good for the soul. Below is a picture of our four picks. We actually won this time - first time ever and I picked the wine despite Patrick's hesitation....Seven Deadly Zins.

 

Looking forward to another soaking up another weekend! Hope everyone has a great one!

Life Through Phone Pics

Life has been a little crazy these last two weeks, but yesterday marked a big day in the Walker house - April 15th - Tax Day! Yay!! Life goes back to our normal routine. I really should not complain, though, because I worked less this tax season than last and WAY less than most of the people in my office. Anyway, we have already started playing in the pretty weather and spending lots more time with friends....we have been on the go so the phone camera is usually all I have with me. Here are a few of my favorites.

 

Happy boy and Mama....all smiles on tax day!

 

Red faced after playing on the playground!

 



 

We met the Bowies and Sheas for dinner at the MCC on Friday...Thomas explored the golf course with Daddy and loved every minute of it. I foresee lots of father-son outings here. :)





I promised Thomas a treat if he was good for his haircut...yummy ice cream!

 



 

Gotta love how well my almost-2 year old can work an i phone and eat his chips and dip at the same time...talented!



Masters party at the Bowies....one word about Caillou and these three jumped on the couch. Silence and stillness for 10 minutes....PRICELESS!

 

 

It would not be spring without hours spent working in the yard. The older I get, the more I enjoy working in my yard. Luckily, Thomas loves being outside too! Give this little boy a shovel or a rake and he will go to town.

 

Dirt flying!

Cool kid.

Dada's helper...he runs outside saying "Thomas help!"

 

 

Sesame Street Live!

We had a big day yesterday! Thomas got to meet one of his favorite Sesame Street characters and then got to sing and dance with the whole crew. LuLu gave Thomas tickets to Sesame Street Live for Christmas....not only did we get to see the show, but we saw it from the front row, dead center! It was like we were part of the show....all of the characters would come straight to us when they came down from the stage.

Before the show, we went to the character "Meet and Greet" where we met Grover and Elmo. Before we got there, Thomas kept saying he was going to give Elmo a hug. Once Elmo appeared, he froze a little. The reality of meeting Elmo hit home and he got a little scared.

 

 

 Once his visit was done, he stood there and stared at Elmo and Grover for about 10 minutes and kept saying "my turn!"

 

Staring at Elmo!

Mama and Thomas before the show!

 

 

Little man was in complete awe and sat there for the entire 2 hours! He held tight to his lion the whole show...sometimes it would get loud. Towards the end, he was dancing in the aisle.

 

 

Just chillin' before the big show! Could we get any cuter? Of course, I am very biased.

 

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny made a stop at our house last night. He brought Thomas some fun things for the spring!

Look at my handsome guys...I sure am a lucky girl.

Hard to get a good picture of this little one since he is constantly on the move...here is a close up of our Easter outfit as we are coming towards Mama......

And going...

Walker Family Picture

Our little family. LuLu was with us to but she sure is good at avoiding the camera!

Nana and Papa!

Hi there, Mr. Blue Eyes!

So excited!

Who loves candy? I do, I do!

Signing his first of thousands of country club tickets, I'm afraid. At least this one was for real food and not just candy and slushies!

We saw the Easter Bunny....not so sure at first...

But then we remembered that he had some candy!

Patty Cake, Patty Cake Baker's Man

Lately Thomas loves to sing "Patty Cake, Patty Cake." He puts it in the oven for Mama and Thomas....sweet boy! On Wednesday we decided to bake cupcakes when Thomas woke up from his nap. He was so excited to help Mama cook....we have gotten lots of use out of our kitchen stool. We made strawberry cupcakes...someone liked to lick the beaters and maybe wear a little batter too!

 

 

While our cupcakes were baking, we played outside in the gorgeous weather. Thomas has the most fun in his car, especially when someone pushes him really fast!

Waiting for Mama to put the camera down and come push him!

Trying to get away as Mama chases him with the camera.

Taking a break....

Saying "Cheeeese" for the camera!

Then we came back inside to ice our cupcakes....still wearing our cool glasses, of course. Thomas got to ice his own cupcake and ate it right away. We haven't mastered the concept of waiting until after dinner for our dessert....oh well, life is too short and I've always thought dessert should come first while you still have room in your tummy!

 



 

"Tada!" as Thomas would say. Cute idea from Pinterest! When you ask Thomas who made the cupcakes, he very proudly says, "Mama and Thomas!" My little Baker's Man.

 

Happy Easter!!