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. 

Walker's Birthday Party (The Big One)

On the Saturday before Walker's birthday, we had a big party here with some of our friends who have babies Walker's age and our family and close friends. We had a blast! It was an early morning party for several reasons: Walker loves his afternoon nap. The hogs were playing that evening. Nobody wants a sleepy baby at their own party.

The color theme was orange, baby blue, and dark blue.  I had a lot of fun decorating and enjoyed getting out my sewing machine again. (I did have to blow the dust off of it, I'll admit. I haven't had the time!)  Anna took the pictures with her fancy camera (thanks Anna!!!) and here they are!

Fever

Well, you may have noticed I fell off the bloggy world last week during my sweet boy's first birthday week. Well Savannah got THE FEVER VIRUS THAT NEVER ENDED. She started running fever Sunday afternoon and literally had 101-103 until Friday afternoon. She had no other symptoms besides no appetite and no energy. She slept so much and obviously could not go to school. It was rough. Somehow, thus far, Walker has avoided catching it but two other classmates of hers got it. I'm just glad to see my sunshine-y girl's smile again!

Pet smart for an outing. Because of course we would!

"I otter be in bed". Savannah's most accurate pajamas. They were made for this late night diva. We found them at the Seattle aquarium. :)