Walker Update

My big one year old had his checkup and shots 😢 last week. He is 24.8 pounds, 28 inches long, and his head is 20 inches around. He's a big boy for sure! He's on the length growth chart (2-4%) so we will take it! His weight is 90% and head is off the charts, almost doubling the length of the entire curve. He's doing great with all of his milestones and we are in the clear to start whole milk slowly. I am not in a big rush to end the bottles, since he was 2 months early, and Aaron said he would be fine with a slow progression. He's checked off all the things a 1 year old should be doing and I am happy to hear that. He also got released from the special delivery program he was in (due to him being a preemie) with our health insurance after passing all his milestones and turning one year. 

I just can't say enough how proud I am of Walker and all he does so well! He is such a smart and loving boy and has the best smile. He is such a fun and laid back tiny person. He loves his sleep, sleeping 12 hours every night and a 2-3 hour nap every afternoon. He's really predictable and loves his schedule (can't really believe he and Savannah are related) and is only unhappy when he is very hungry or very sleepy. We love you sweet boy!! 

Unfortunately he wasn't thrilled with Uncle Aaron holding him after his shots. Haha!

"I'm gonna do a little workout"

Birc and I have left our workout gear out lately (it's a helpful nudge to pick it up and use it!) and Savannah loves to get it all out and "do a little work out" it's adorable. She tells me everything she's doing and after one time (like one sit up) she says "ok, done with that one!" And moves on to the next "exercise". Such a cutie. :)

So here's your workout set for the day, courtesy of Savannah:

Preparing for leg lifts. 

Leg lifts. 

Push ups. 

Medicine ball lifts. 

(Seriously though, that's a 10 pound medicine ball. It's heavy!! She's strong!)

Yoga for Anna. 

(Showing her muscles and how they've grown from her workout.)  

Sit ups. 

Just Some Pictures

We don't have anything really notable going on, except for the out-of-this-world cuteness from these two:

Nana and Gran have these great pink chairs that are a hit every day we go over to play. 

It was smocked dress weekend due to a baby shower on Saturday and church on Sunday. She loves dresses and would prefer to never wear pants. I love my girly girl. 

What mom? You don't want me to climb these rocky concrete steps? I NEVER fall or lose my balance, I don't know why you're worried. :)

Walker's Family Party

We had plans for a little dinner and cake celebration on Walker's actual birthday but with Savannah so sick, we had to put it off.  Here are our pictures from Wednesday's family celebration! Also there but not pictured were CC, Anna and Aaron. Somehow I didn't get photos of everyone. Fail.

How To Take Pictures of Toddlers

Hi kids, y'all look especially adorable today so let's take a pic by the front door! Walker, I'm going to set you down so please smile!

Great. Now turn to face me so I can see your cuteness. 

Savannah, why don't you go help your brother to face the right way and I can take your pic too?!

Perfect. 

Walker, come back to sit with your sister. 

Perfect. 

Now Savannah give Walker a little hug to get him closer to you. 

Perfect. 

Ok everybody say "cheese!"

Perfect.