Walker's First Birthday 1/28/11

Walker's first birthday was spent with a day full of first! He woke up and started that day off with pancakes for breakfast! With no syrup of course, but he didn't know any better and LOVED them!

Then we all got ready and went for Walker's FIRST haircut! He was such a big boy. He sat in Daddy's lap and didn't cry or anything. He just kept turning around to see what the lady was doing.

After this, we headed home for a nap for Walker. When he woke up Mommy, Daddy, Walker and Grandpa headed to the zoo for Walker's First trip to the zoo. The weather was perfect and such a nice day. There was hardly anyone at the zoo so we really got to enjoy ourselves.

After the zoo, we came home and to eat dinner and open presents. Walker got to open presents from Mommy and Daddy and then Aunt Kriston, Uncle Jason, Ellison and Garrett.

Then it was off the bed to prepare for Walker's First Birthday party the next day.................

Happy 2nd Birthday Ellison!

This past weekend Walker and I made the trip to Knoxville for Ellison 2nd Birthday. We left on Thursday and arrived late afternoon in Knoxville. Walker did great on the car ride and I was so glad since this was the first trip we have ever made by ourselves. On Friday, which was Ellison actual birthday, we got up and enjoyed breakfast and then made our way to the Mall to do fun stuff with Ellison. We started out at Build-A-Bear, where Ellison made a Ladybug and named her "Lady". She really enjoyed making her and picking out her clothes. Of course, she picked out her shoes first and then we had to match the outfit to the shoes. Typical girl! Then we headed over to the food court and had some chick-fil-a for lunch. Ellison was able to have ice cream from there for the first time after some investigation from the managers to see if it had egg in it or not. Then we just did some shopping and returned home to open presents after dinner. Saturday afternoon we went to Ellison's Birthday Party. We had such a great time. It was at a local gymnastics place where Ellison goes every Wednesday to open gym. It was perfect for all ages. Walker even had blast. All the kids played so hard and just ran around everywhere. It was so hard to get good pictures of them because they were all running from one thing to the next. Sunday morning we woke up early and headed back to Memphis. Just in time too, because we got lots on snow on Sunday night! Happy Birthday to my sweet little Ellison. You are truly a blessing to our family and I can't believe you are already 2 years old. It seems like just yesterday I was flying down I-40 to get to the hospital to meet your sweet little face. I love you with all my heart.

picking out her ladybug at Builld-A-Bear

Her first trip to Build-a-Bear on her birthday

Ellison opening presents on her birthday

Ellison with her laptop from The Daniels. She was so funny with it. She said "this is Elli's puter. I need to check my emails" haha

Ellison and Marley playing

Parker and Ellison jumping

Ellison doing a dance with the Gym Bugs staff

Ellison getting ready to slide

Walker playing in the balls

Walker on the trampoline

Blowing out her candles

Walker and Ellison

Finally getting to eat "Birthday Cake"

The Wilson Family

Ellison opening her presents

Walker's First Christmas

Well, this Christmas was an unforgettable one in many ways! Jason, Kriston, and Ellison arrived on Thursday night. It was pretty late, so we just got them settled in and went to bed. The next morning we all got up and played for a while. MeMe came over to play also.

Christmas Eve afternoon we went over Mamaw and Papaw's to celebrate Christmas with them.

Walker with Papaw on Christmas Eve

Walker opening his present from Mamaw and Papaw! He loves it!

Then we went home and get ready for Santa to come. Once Walker was fast asleep,

we got busy with Santa! Brent and I really enjoyed getting all his stuff out and set up for him to see in the morning. Including Walker's plate for Santa. Walker and I went to paint a piece earlier in the week with some friends and made a plate and ornament for Walker's First Christmas.

Daddy putting stuff together

Seeing all his stuff for the first time!

Looking in his stocking

Walker playing with Scout

Walker and Ellison playing Christmas morning

Opening presents Christmas night..

Ellison and Walker in Walker's wagon from MeMe

and shortly after this I came down with the stomach virus. Ellison had already had it on Christmas Eve night and I got it Christmas night. The Wilson's left a day early in fear of all of us just getting sick. Walker then got it the day after Christmas along with Jason. Other than the stomach bug, we had a great FIRST Christmas with Walker and are looking forward to many more.

Christmas with Grandpa and Nancy

This past weekend, we had Christmas with Grandpa and Nancy. We had such a great time and really enjoyed spending time with them both. Walker did not quite understand the whole opening presents thing, but he did really like to play with the tissue paper and boxes! Hope you enjoy the pictures below.

All the presents under the tree

Walker attempting to open a present

Playing with the bow that he completely tore up before Sunday morning

Typical boy... climbing on top of his presents!

Grandpa and Walker

Playing with his toys for Aunt Helen Daddy helping Walker open his gifts

Walker and his adorable back pack. I love it!

Merry Christmas from The Daniel Family

Check out our super cute Christmas card from ktwdesigns.com! Kriston is so great and what she does! I have had her do my Christmas cards for several years now and she always make each years better than the last one. Thanks so much Kriston! WE love our Christmas cards and everything else we ordered from you also. :)

Walker's First Trip to See Santa

Yesterday, Brent and I took Walker to see Santa for the FIRST time! He didn't cry, however, he was a little sceptical of him. He just kept looking at him and then looking at us. Santa was extremely nice and spent a lot of time with him. I look forward to many more years of visiting Santa and Walker telling him exactly what he wants eacch year. If he has been good of course :)

Baby Shower for GarrettKnoxville Trip in December

This weekend, Walker, myself and MeMe traveled to Knoxville to throw a baby shower for Kriston and Garrett. We had such a great time and love getting to spend quality time with The Wilsons. Walker loves Ellison so much and just tries to hard to keep up with her. When we left on Sunday, he was so worn out he slept 2 and 1/2 hours and then another 30 minutes in the car, after already having a 1 hour and 15 minute nap that morning. We can't wait to see them again soon. It is only a few weeks away!

Ellison and MeMe feeding Walker his dinner. Ellison is going to be such a GREAT big sister. She loves to help with Walker

All the kiddos at the shower

Ellison sticking her finger in the cherry cheesecake!

Aunt Whitney told her she could do it! The perk to being the Aunt :)!

One of Garrett's cute little outfits

The table decorated with golf theme

The shower favors: chocolate covered pretzel rods with stickers from ktwdesings.com

Some more stuff for Garrett

Cutest little boy at the shower!

Ok, the only boy at the shower with the exception of Garrett and I am sure he will rank up there with the cuteness also :)

Ellison in her Christmas PJ"s. Such as sweet little lady.

Miss her bubbly little personality so much already!

Walker just playing in his PJ's.