Walkie turns ONE

Walker is the cutest one year old.  He had the best day and has been so spoiled!   These pictures are in a random order since I am trying to get used to this new way to blog.

Walker is loving his new farm house that Amarillo gave him.  He and Cash play well together with this toy.

Walkie LOVING his birthday donut breakfast.

And not loving his birthday hat.

 We had a mini celebration a few days early with Katie, Jenny Claire and my mom.  Dede bought the cupcakes and we all devoured them.

Dede bought him a truck that he pretty much squeals when he sees it.

We are getting the handle on the double stroller and have really used it a lot lately.  We took a birthday stroll around the block.

I mean.... this kid is so stinking cute.

We had birthday donuts for dinner, too.  Cash helped me pick them out at the grocery store that day.

 

 And then we opened all his presents.

And this pretty much sums me up from the last few years... ha!

Dear Walkie,

We love you so so much.  This past year has really made me slow down and absorb every single moment with you.  Time just flies by and before you know it, an entire year has come and gone.  You have the funniest laugh.  It is low and raspy and you get this mischievous look in your eyes.  Your other top tooth is coming in slowly, but surely so you now have 4 teeth.  They are all so far apart that your smile is so goofy... it makes me giggle.  Your hair is growing in from the mohawk that Daddy gave you and it has a mind of its own.  It doesn't stay down, but I love it that way.  

You love Cash and i hope every single day that you are close and become friends, not only brothers.  Having a sibling to share your life with will make it even more fun, but that bond will never ever be broken and for some reason that makes me feel better about you growing up; you have Cash Man in your corner.  Right now, we cannot take our eyes off of you for a second or you will be on top of the drawing table or dumping Raley's water all over your head.  You are busy busy and love to be outside.  We spend most days out exploring with Cash.  You are standing and taking steps with more and more confidence every day and you should be on your own in no time at all.  Rocky is your absolute fav and you hold him up to your face and find the little tag on the corner and rub it in between your fingers to calm you down.  

Walker, you are so loved and I have so many hopes and dreams for you.  I know that you are going to be one special person to a whole bunch of people.  I now know what people mean when they refer to their 30 year old child as their "baby".  You will always be my baby and I'm so proud of you already!

Love,

Mama