Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

So, yes, I still have to post pictures from Walker's birthday party (which I think went wonderfully!), but I couldn't wait another second to share this picture! I think this Christmas is going to be the best yet!

Walker's birthday party!

I went back and looked and noticed that I never finished the post from my son's first birthday party! What a terrible mom!!! Obviously, he loved his cake and I think (hope) everyone had a great time! I even managed to hold it together until everyone left before I broke down sobbing :)

Cake!!!!

Eli, Cope, Marlowe, Walker, Max, and Jackson

Sneak Peek...

Here's just a little bit of what I've been doing to get ready for Walker's birthday party. I can't believe it's almost here! I'm a mess....

Lots more to do before Saturday!!

A realization...

Just for the record, my son is almost one. I realize this as I am planning his first birthday party. I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by. I'm so happy to watch him change and grow every day, but I keep pushing his belly button in hopes of finding a PAUSE button. So far, it's not working.

Happy Halloween!

Walker picking out his pumpkin

"Carving" his first pumpkin

Happy Halloween!

Smurfette and Brainy Smurf
(in our award winning costumes) :)

Smurfette, the cutest Tiger in the world, and Pee Wee

Walker and Hunter

Walker's first time trick-or-treating

Walker and Daddy

Walker's first Halloween was a success! He "carved" his first pumpkin and was the cutest little Tiger. I'm pretty sure he loved his first Halloween party and trick-or-treating. Mama and Daddy loved all of the candy :)

Nathan and I went to a friends' 80's themed party as Brainy Smurf and Smurfette and won the costume contest! We are already thinking about costumes for next year so we can bring the trophy home again (no really, there was a trophy) :)

A much overdue update...

So, this will probably be short, sweet, and to the point....

First, Walker had his eye appointment weeks ago. Much to our surprise, the doctor elected not to do anything! It was great news, but not at all what I had prepared myself for. We are going to continue to watch it until December when we have another appointment.

Second, Walker is on tooth number 5 :)

Third, I have tons of pictures to upload from mine and Nathan's trip to Vegas. Keep holding your breath. I'm soon I'll get to it one day.

Fourth, Walker is army crawling like crazy and working on "real" crawling. I think he will have the hang of it within the week. He loves to walk around while you hold his hands and is no longer content to just sit and play. It's so cute, though! He looks kind of like E.T. in the scene where E.T. was drunk. :)

Last, my son is almost 10 months old. Unbelievable.

Clemson vs. PC

So, once again, my baby amazes me... He is the sweetest little boy on game day! He loves being outside and is wonderful all day long! I am one proud and lucky mama :)

Walker, Mommy, and Allison

Family Photo time

C-L-E-M-S-O-N!

Here come the Tigers!

Mommy and my little Tiger

The wait is over.... It's football time in Death Valley!

So, as predicted, Walker loves some Clemson football! He was such a good boy all day while we tailgated and at loved watching the game. I think we have a little Tiger fan on our hands :) I am so excited for the rest of the season and for all the football seasons to come!

Walking to the stadium

Walker's first view of Death Valley

Mommy and Walker

Daddy and Walker

Waiting for the buses...

At the top of the hill...

Walker's first "Most exciting 25 seconds in college football!"

Go Tigers!!!

Meeting the Tiger Cub

This past Wednesday we attended a fund raiser for the Foothills YMCA at the Tiki Hut in Seneca. Walker got to meet the Tiger Cub for the first time! I was so proud of him; he wasn't the least bit scared! He also met Tiger alumni greats Chad Carson, Randy Anderson, Rodney Quick, Patrick Sapp, and Kyle Young. I'm thinking this little Tiger is going to love some football!

Practice Makes Perfect

Here are the pictures from our first annual "Practice Makes Perfect" practice tailgate at Josh and Sally's. We had so much fun and can't wait to put all of our practice to the test!

Practice Tailgating with Nana

What do you mean I can't have a hamburger????

Way too much going on to look at the camera!

Taking this tailgating stuff very seriously.

Chillin'.

Big Boy!

Look at my big boy drinking out of his sippy cup! Just for the record, that is not a huge curl or a mullet... it is the handle from the Moses basket behind him.