Baby Walker turns 1

Just so we're clear.  We will still refer to him as Baby Walker.  Maybe forever.....k?  Here are some pictures of his party, narrated by Walker, obviously.  

Have you seen this ridiculous hat my mom is making me wear?  The balloon on the the other hand, is awesome.  

Mama, who are you kidding?  I'm taking it off.  Seriously. 

Hmmm -- What's this?  It's kind of weird feeling.  

Ha, I got my hat off.   

Oh I get it now.  This is delicious.  What is it?  Can I have more?  

It's my birthday and I'll eat cake in your picture if I want to! 

Smiles for you Gra-Gra! 

The cake was good, but what's happening now?  Really Dad, Really?  

Daddy, that tickles....stop it.  

I'm so grown up.  Check it out.  I can play with Anna Corbin and Chesson.  

Happy Birthday Sweet Walker James!  

Anna Corbin turns 4!

Doodlebug is excited to finally be 4!!  

She spent an entire day celebrating with Gra-Gra.  They made and ate a strawberry cake! 

 She had a gymnastics birthday party.   She and her friends had a blast jumping on the trampoline, climbing in the foam pit, and running on the parachute.

 Anna Corbin is full of personality and loves to laugh!  She enjoys playing with her friends and her "stay home" days with Mama.  Her favorite color is pink.  She likes to play with Bitty baby and her favorite song is "Let it Go."  

We couldn't love here any more!  Happy Birthday Sweet Anna Co! 

The Grab and Go - even more so

We LOVE spending Easter at the beach.  This year was the BEST because Becca and Brian were there with sweet, sweet baby Wesley.  Oh, he is so squeezable!

Unfortunately, the weather was the pits.  It was rainy AND cold AND windy.  This made for lots of quality family time.  Even though it sounds like a recipe for disaster...it was truly wonderful.  We made the best of it....obviously we went to the aquarium.  We also...

put together puzzles on the kitchen floor

snuggled adorable babies

made a birthday cake for gra-gra

had a party!

and flew kites (so windy)! 

Because of the all the rain, the Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled.  (We usually call this the Grab & Go because the eggs are just laid out on the lawn, and the kids pick them up as fast as they can.)  The kids were initially disappointed, until they learned they could still have all the eggs and candy!  They each were able to pick out a bucket of eggs to take home. Anna Corbin picked out a bucket quickly, while Chesson took his time walking around looking for just the right one.   

Chesson is a little smitten with is Aunt Paige....she was so kind to help him do some crafts! 

Gigi and G'daddy!

Gigi and G'daddy came to visit.  They are so good to us to drive all the way from FL to get some snuggles with their grandkids.  We spent a laid back weekend playing together.  

One afternoon we went to the park and surprisingly had the whole place to ourselves.   The big kids had fun playing hide and seek while Walker got some special attention from...well, everyone:o) 

a story of two cousins

Walker is only a few months older than his cousin Wesley.  They are the best of friends....obviously. 

Wesley :  Hey, Walker did you see this bear. Walker:  Buddy, that bear is fine, but what you really need is something to chew on - like this green cup

Walker:  There you go! 

Wesley: Man, this green cup is awesome.  

Walker:  Wesley, your mama is so silly.
Wesley: I know, right?

Sharing toys to chew on is clearly a sign of friendship forever.  

And guess what?!  There's another cousin...sweet Jac.  This summer is going to be so much fun!

Walker: Hey Wesley, where's your green plaid shirt?  

Walker...again

This boy....I can't stand it.  I just love him to pieces.  He's starting eating (wearing) table food, and he loves it.  

I couldn't resist this picture.  He's so happy to be sitting and to be outside.  We are loving this Spring weather.  

Lego Mania

Chesson LOVES legos.  During the past year we have collected more than a few sets.  We are still trying to figure out the best way to store them.  

Mama, I don't really have time to smile for a picture, can't you see I'm busy? 

Recently, Chesson asked Corbin to help him sort his legos.  If you know Corbin...this was music to his ears.  These two sat for two hours sorting. They were so content.  Like father like son? 

Bless 'em.  The legos are now completely sorted by color and these two are happy and proud!