So Many Friends, So Little Time

Walker has been quite the social butterfly.

On Saturday, he invited Marin and Isabel over for dinner.







On Sunday, he went to the park with his friend Hudson.



And, today, he hung out with his playgroup girlfriends. I think it's getting serious with Audrey.

Happy Earth Day... Huh?

I have never used this blog for political purposes. In fact, I've tried to leave all political discussions up to my husband.

But, today I have to get something off my chest. When you have kids, you look at things differently. You pay attention to things that you never would have noticed and you are exposed to a whole new world.

So, let me describe my problem. Walker likes several shows on Nick Jr. I don't have a problem with the shows... they are all very cute and hopefully educational. But, I noticed this week that they are promoting Earth Day like crazy. I guess all the shows today have a "saving the planet" theme. Is there a problem with talking about recycling or saving the planet... no. But, what bothers me is that they promote Earth Day like crazy, yet never mention Easter or Christmas.

I just hate all the "political correctness". Seriously, it's a Holiday tree now, instead of a Christmas tree. And, I hear that kids have to dye Spring Eggs instead of Easter Eggs. My point... if I left it up to Nick Jr. then Walker would know EVERYTHING about Earth Day and NOTHING about the holidays that matter. Of course, I'm not leaving it up to Nick Jr. Clark and I will be teaching Walker the importance of Jesus Christ and the meanings of Christmas and Easter.

I just wish it wasn't so "politically incorrect" to do so.

Cozette (1997-2010)

Today is a sad day for our family. My mom and Ray's dog, Cozette, had to go to Poodle Heaven.

Here she is sunbathing in our pool last summer. Clark and I were amazed that she just jumped on the float and laid down.



Almost 13 years ago, I was with my mom when we found Cozie. She was the most adorable little black ball of fur. She grew up to be a very playful and faithful companion.

Walker LOVED Cozie. He found her hilarious and she was always so good to let him love on her.

And, Remy, in her usual Remy-way, acted like she didn't like Cozie, but they really loved each other. She won't know what to do when she shows up at Bunny and RayRay's and Cozie's not there!

She will be missed by us all!

Why Not Me?

I get in trouble when I go more than a week without a blog! So, here I am... back to business.

I was sick last week, so that's my excuse. That, plus nothing major is going on. Clark is busy with quarter close at work and Walker is busy growing! He has been eating and sleeping a lot, which means it will be interesting to see his 15-month stats next week. I will report back.

Now on to some whining. I really want an IPhone. Most of my friends have them. My mother has one, my father-in-law has one and now my HUSBAND has one! Ugh.

And here's the kicker... Clark really doesn't care about it that much. I've been playing with it all evening... he's barely touched it. I'm asking him about apps, ring tones, email, etc and he literally doesn't care. Walker threw his old phone in the pool and that's the only reason he got a new one. It wasn't because he really wanted a new phone.

So, here's the deal with me... I have to wait two months. I will be eligible for the "upgrade" or whatever they call it these days on June 20th. It will save us several hundred dollars if we wait.

So, here I am.... waiting.

Easter Boy

Walker loves Easter!

He had a fantastic weekend spending time with Bunny and RayRay and all his cousins.

He got to hunt in two egg hunts, ride a pony, go to a petting zoo and walk/crawl/knee walk all over Bunny and RayRay's backyard, go to church and go to brunch! Whew!

He's a busy boy and that makes for busy parents! Mommy and Daddy now regularly talk about how worn out we are at the end of the day!

So, here are a bunch of pictures of our fun, holiday weekend. Sorry for posting so many... this was as narrowed down as I could go!