Twelve months

Happy 12 Months Walker!!!

At twelve months Walker is

• 25.1 lbs.  
• 31.5 inches long. 
• Eating three meals a day and drinking whole milk three times a day. 
• Wearing 12 month clothing but 18 pjs. 
• Sleeping 10 to 12 hours a night in his own bed!

During his twelfth month he...

• Started walking!!!
• Started waving
• Celebrated his first Easter
• Had an egg hunt
• Had his first class party
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Walker loves

• Swimming
• Talking 
• His daddy!
• Playing at the park
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, is still his favorite song. 
• Music and dancing
• Mickey Mouse

Walker, 

This month seriously flew by. Where has the time gone? Well, happy birthday to you little man! We sure do love you. This month you started walking and a few days later it seemed you were running! You weaned yourself from bottles this month and started eating real solids! I think those two teeth that finally came in helped some. Easter was a blast this year. We loved putting together an Easter basket for you. You even got to enjoy your first Peep, which you loved. You've really become your own little person this month. You show us your preferences and really let us know when you're not happy about something. Most times you're pretty laid back but occasionally you'll throw a good tantrum. Wonder where you got that from! Oh bubba, we love you so much. I can't believe a while year has just flown by but our lives have been truly blessed and made so much better and much mire full because of you. One year down, forever to go. 

Love, 

Momma

Eleven months

Happy Eleven Months Walker!!

At eleven months Walker is

• About 24 lbs. 
• 31 inches long. 
• Eating two meals a day and drinking three or four bottles. 
• Wearing 12 month clothing but 18 pjs. 
• Sleeping 10 to 12 hours a night in his own bed!

During his eleventh month he...

• Went on his first spring break trip
• Started nursery school
• Consistently says momma and dada
• Saw the ocean and the beach for the first time
• Went swimming 

Walker loves

• Swimming
• Talking 
• His daddy!
• Playing at the park
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, is still his favorite song. 
• Music and dancing
• Mickey Mouse

Walker, 

Baby boy, school has made you and momma a little ill. A constant runny nose and congestion has been a pain, but you're still your usually happy self. Fortunately, sleep has still been good for you and you're sleeping in your own bed all night these days. You love school and playing with kids your own age. And you absolutely adore your teacher, Mrs. Carmen! We also had a great spring break trip, just three of us at the beach. It was a little chilly but we still had a great time. We also got to visit family in San Antonio too! We need to work on eating more solids and getting off those bottles but other than that you're growing so fast and just loving life. I wish time would slow down since next month you'll be one!

Love, 

Momma

Ten months

Happy Ten Months Walker!!!

At ten months Walker is

• About 23 pounds. 
• 30.5 inches long. 
• Eating two meals a day and drinking three or four bottles.  
• Wearing 9 month or 6-12 month clothing but 12 pjs. 
• Sleeping 10 to 12 hours a night and waking once around 3 or 4 am. 

During his tenth month he...

• Crawled all over
• Stands for long periods of time
• Had his first haircut
• Started staying home with daddy while momma went to work. 
• Celebrated his first valentines day. 

Walker loves

• Standing!
• Talking and screaming. 
• His mommy and daddy more than anyone. 
• Being outside and our daily walks.
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, is still his favorite song. 
• Dallas! He's finally old enough to crawl and love all over him. And of course Dallas loves him too!
• Reading books 
• Playing outside
• Swinging

Walker, 

This month brought on lots of new things for you (and momma and daddy too!). When I went back to work, you started staying home with daddy and you loved every minute of it! You two are becoming the best of friends. This month also brought on more illness but you handled it like a champ. You love being outside and playing all day. You're getting big too and with that comes more personality and even a little attitude! You're such a blessing to us, little man, and we love you so much. Can't wait to see what happens this next month!

Love, 

Momma

Nine months

Happy Nine Months Walker!!!

At nine months Walker is

• 22lbs 11ozs. 
• 30.25 inches long. 
• Eating two meals a day and drinking three or four bottles. 
• Wearing 9 month or 6-12 month clothing but 12 pjs. 
• Sleeping 10 to 12 hours a night and waking once around 3 or 4 am. 

During his ninth month he...

• Started crawling
• Pulled up for the first time
• Stood on his own for three seconds
• Started clapping
• Celebrated momma's birthday
• Went to the ER for dehydration. 

Walker loves

• Standing!
• Talking and screaming. 
• His mommy and daddy more than anyone. 
• Being outside and our daily walks.
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, is still his favorite song. 
• Dallas! He's finally old enough to crawl and love all over him. And of course Dallas loves him too!

Walker, 

Oh dub, January was a little rough for us. Between attachment issues and being sick, you just never wanted to let mommy out of your sight. Your sleep schedule has been thrown off and you haven't been eating as much but I think a lot of that has to do with you being constantly on the move. Once you started crawling, you haven't stopped. You never want to be still! You're growing up so fast. You're little face is changing from baby to little boy already. We're so proud to call you ours and love you to the moon and back. Even if you sleep with us every night and take up more than your fair share of bed!

Love, 

Momma

Eight months

Happy Eight Months Walker!!!

At eight months Walker is

• 21.5lbs
• 29 inches long. 
• Taking 3 bottles of six ounces a day and 1 eight ounce just before bed and has two "meals" a day. Breakfast consists of oatmeal and a fruit and dinner is a veggie and a fruit and some sort of grain. He tried a lot more food this month, baked potatoe, steak, chicken, etc. 
• Wearing 9 month or 6-12 month clothing but 12 pjs. 
• Sleep has been rough this month. Teething has hit full force and we also had our first illness which didn't help!

During his eighth month he...

• Said dada and mama. 
• Started sleeping on his belly. 
• Celebrated his first Christmas and New Year. 
• Holds his own bottle or sippy consistently. 
• Went to San Antonio for a Christmas celebration. 
• Opened lots of presents. 
• Threw his first tantrum. 
• Had his first illness, an upper respiratory infection. 
• Started army crawling and scooting everywhere. 
• Went to the zoo for the first time. 
• Survived the ice storm of 2013 in Dallas. 

Walker loves...

• Standing!
• Talking and screaming. 
• His mommy and daddy more than anyone. 
• Being outside and our daily walks.
• His new big baby toys. Especially his activity table and dancing puppy!
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, is still his favorite song. 
• Watching dogs. Any dog, all day long. 

Walker, 

Oh baby Walker! You're starting to seem less like a baby every day. This was such a fun month full of a lot of firsts. First words, first snow, first Christmas! Even a first tantrum, silly boy. Your little personality is shining through. It was such a great joy to celebrate your first Christmas and truly understand the sacrifice Mary made as she knew her son was not hers but was born for us all to experience the joy of everlasting life through her son Jesus. We made our own little family traditions and I can't wait to continue those each year. You're the best gift we've ever received, dub and we couldn't love you any more!

Love, 

Momma

Seven months

Happy Seven Months Walker!!!

At seven months Walker is

• 20 lbs
• 28.5 inches long. 
• Taking five bottles of six ounces a day and has two "meals" a day. Breakfast consists of oatmeal and a fruit and dinner is a veggie and a fruit and some sort of grain. He really likes bread and tortillas!
• Wearing mostly 6 to 9 month or 9 month clothing. 
• Sleeping ok. Goes down between 7 and 8 most nights and wakes up around 5 or 6 to eat and then back to sleep until 8 or 9. 

During his seventh month he...

• Found his voice and screams. All. The. Time. Still. 
• Started jumping or bouncing all the time and on anyone's lap. 
• Celebrated his first Thanksgiving. 
• Sits completely unassisted. 
• Started using a sippy cup. 
• Visited Santa!

Walker loves...

• Reading. We read all the time!
• Petting Dallas. And getting kisses in the face! And any dog he sees. He loves to watch their tails wag. 
• Making funny noises with daddy. 
• "Talking" to anyone who will listen.
• Being outside and our daily walks. 
• Looking at himself in the mirror. 
• Seeing other babies. He specially likes baby Grace from gym class!
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, it's your favorite song. 
• Rubbing momma's face as you eat or fall asleep. 

Walker, 

Oh little Dub! This was a great month. Thanksgiving was so fun and we even went to see Santa for the first time. You were smitten! This month you started moving more and you really want to crawl but just haven't gotten it yet. You're more vocal than ever and those first words are on their way. I can't wait for next month and all the fun that comes with December. Just you wait and see!

Love, 

Momma

Six months

Happy Six Months Walker!!!

At six months Walker is

• 19 pounds 13 ounces with all his clothes and a wet diaper. Why they weighed him like that at the doctors office, I have no idea. I'm guessing he's closer to the 19 pound mark. 
• 28.5 inches long. 
• Taking five bottles of six ounces a day and has two "meals" a day. Breakfast consists of oatmeal and a fruit and dinner is a veggie and a fruit and some sort of grain. He really likes bread and tortillas!
• Wearing size 2 diapers during the day and size three at night but once the diapers are gone in about a month we will be cloth diapering full time!!! Can't wait. 
• Wearing mostly 3-6 month onesies and shirts and 6-9 month pants simply for length. This kid grew almost three inches in two months...crazy!
• Not in a swaddle anymore, Praise Jesus! We just quit cold turkey and went to sleep sacks and he seems to love them just as much. He also weaned himself of the rock-n-play this month and now sleeps completely flat on his back in his pack-n-play. 
• Sleeping ok. Goes down between 7 and 8 most nights and wakes up around 5 or 6 to eat and then back to sleep until 8 or 9. 

During his sixth month he...

• Started rolling all over. 
• Started sliding on his belly all over the hardwoods. 
• Found his voice and screams. All. The. Time. 
• Met his aunt Brookie!
• Tasted all kinds of new food. Tomatoes, potatoes, pickles, tortillas and bread, among others. 
• Started jumping or bouncing all the time and on anyone's lap. 
• Celebrated his first Halloween. 
• Started sitting for several minutes unassisted. 
• Went to his first pumpkin patch. 

Walker loves...

• Reading. We read all the time!
• Petting Dallas. And getting kisses in the face! And any dog he sees. He loves to watch their tails wag. 
• Making funny noises with daddy. 
• "Talking" to anyone who will listen.
• Being outside and our daily walks. 
• Looking at yourself in the mirror. 
• Seeing other babies. He specially likes baby Grace from gym class!
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider, it's your favorite song. 
• Rubbing momma's face as you eat or fall asleep. 

Walker, 

Oh sweet little boy. This last month was another good one. Although, they all seem to be good with you! You have the best little personality and we see it coming out more and more these days. You've found your voice and don't mind letting us hear it 😉. You did so many firsts this month with food and Halloween and some skills. I think you're also starting to enjoy our early morning cuddles as much as me these days. I can't imagine you getting any more cute or fun but I know it's all just starting. Happy half birthday to you Dub. We can't imagine our life without you!

Love, 

Momma