Happy BIrthday To Me!!!

Bobby surprised me with a trip to San Diego and L.A. for my birthday.  He planned a great trip and had the best time!  Bobby also surprised me with a convertible and wow!  The view from a convertible is so much sweeter.  Our first night (Thursday) we were in search of real Mexican food and not Tex-Mex.  Well Bobby looked through a travel magazine provided by the hotel and thought he found the best Seal Beach had.  When we got to the restaurant it was Mexican...we were the only ones there and it was attached to an Econo Lodge.  We died laughing.  All this hype and it was at the Econo Lodge.  Friday we loaded up and headed to San Diego.  I loved it there.  We walked along the beach cliff  in La Jolla and saw people canoeing, snorkeling, and seals lining the beach.  It was so cool!   La Jolla is Beautiful!  If I ever visit California again it will be to San Diego.  We also went to Sea World.  It was Bobby's first time and I haven't been since 6th grade.  We felt like two kids again.  We ate with Shamo and watched the trainers feed them, tell us how they trained them.  It was really neat.  The show after the lunch was incredible!  Saturday, we toured L.A, Beverly Hills and went to Universal.  That night we had a beautiful and Romantic Dinner outside over looking the bay.  The food was fantastic, the view was breath taking, and Bobby...well Bobby stole my heart!  I didn't care for L.A but I did enjoy the cafe we ate at.  We actually ran into friends from Oklahoma...that was wild!  Bobby kept getting looks from guys...that was hilarious!  When we were at the Kodak Theater we saw a music video being made and were asked to participate but who needs all the paparazzi following?  The video was like Michael Jackson's Thriller so cool to watch but not my thing.  Anyway, We had a great time hanging out and had a great time at Universal as well.  I came home Sunday and hated to leave him.  He will be home Thursday so I am looking forward to it.  Oh I thinks my kids second best home away from us is the Burson's.  Billy had them convinced that a donkey turned into a horse.  HAHAHA  It is a long story but it is HILARIOUS!  I hope you have a great week!  I am signing out so I can celebrate my birthday...I am taking a nap...is that old or just being smart?

Fair Days...Best Friends!

This has been a roller coaster of a week! A friend of mine went to be with Jesus, we helped the Burson's move into their new home, I helped set up the book fair at school, Bobby has had programs, soccer practice and we ended the week at the Tulsa State Fair! This week I have to remember to take life in and enjoy it! Be with the ones you love, reach out to help others and have FUN!

The fair was a blast and ginormous!!! We went with the Bursons and their parents. We ate our "Fair" share of pizza, hamburgers, cotton candy, and funnel cake. I did not get a corn dog...I may have to go back. The kids rode anything and everything that could make them sick. Well I need to go so I can finish watching the Bama game! ROll Tide!

Have a great week and I love you gals and guys!

Happy Birthday David!

Well, I am here to announce that 9 years ago today David Christain Walker was born. He was 8 pds. 4 oz. and 21 inches long. He was our biggest baby but has the biggest heart. We were going to name him Brandon Cole but I had kidney stones throughout my pregnancy so we found it fitting to name him after the greatest stone thrower...David. My mom and daddy came from S.C. to be there for David's big arrival. We would "talk" to David and tell him he had to wait on Nana and Big Daddy to get here before he could come out. Sure enough, David waited on Nana and Big Daddy and he even let all of us get a great night of sleep. The next morning Bobby, Daddy and our neighbor Ken went to the golf course to play eighteen. Mom, me and Austin stayed behind to relax and get our clothes together for dinner that night. We were suppose to go to Outback and I was craving it and therefore very excited. Anyway, the guys were on the 11 hole and I called them and said instead of dinner lets have a baby. We loaded up and at 4 pm David was born. They laid him on my chest and he was a beautiful blue. We had 2 long minutes of a scare but after some oxygen he was doing fine. We know he has a great call on his life. When he was 4 months old he was diagnosed with RSV. I was never so scared I would loose my baby. I felt like a new mom all over again. David brings so much laughter and love to our family. Austin had someone to look after and love only like a big brother can and David had Austin to look up to. David LOVES his big brother. They are so close...almost like twins. Where you find one you find the other.

David has a very kind and tender heart. He is always looking out for everyone else, wants to include everyone and make everyone happy. It upsets him to see someone sad. He is ALL BOY! He loves to take care of momma but loves his guy time with Daddy and Austin. He has an amazing laugh. David accepted Christ April of last year soon (after Austin did). He wanted to be like his big brother. I was so proud when Austin said don't do it to be like me. Do it because you want to be like Jesus. I wept! The days I feel like I fail as a mother God gives me a glimpse of accomplishment. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. David has not been baptised because he is waiting on Big Daddy and Nana, Uncle Michael, and Aunt Kristen, Brennan, Granny and Grandfather, Aunt Robin, Uncle Denny, and Olivia to come and be part of it. So Family if you are reading this you know what to do. ROAD TRIP. As you can tell I am very proud of David, Austin and Kailyn. I love you and have an AMAZING week!

Happy Birthday Austin!

Today is a great day! Today we celebrate the birth of Stephen Austin. Eleven years ago I gave birth to a beautiful 8 pound baby boy. We named him Stephen Austin. He is named after his Daddy, Grandfather, Big Daddy and Uncle Michael. I would like to share what happened that day...don't worry no gory details. Bobby came home early to eat lunch with me. He ordered pizza from D.J's Pizza. We ate our mushroom and green pepper pizza then headed off to the furniture store. We had to find a bed so my mom would have a place to sleep when she came to save us...I mean help us. As soon as we stepped in the furniture store at 2:33 pm I looked at Bobby and said we don't have time to find a bed today...it's time! We were off to the hospital after Bobby took me back to the house to vacuum (of course) and grab our hospital bag. We arrived at the hospital at 3:40 pm and Austin was born at 10:40 pm. I remember the joy that rushed over me when I looked in his precious face. Bobby and I were so excited and scared to death. Bobby and I feel so privileged to have him our life. To think that God entrusted us with the responsibility to provide, love and guide for not just Austin but all of our babies just humbles us. It is also a reminder to trust God. We cannot be everything to our kids but we have a heavenly Father who can. It is our job to lead our children there to His feet.

I am so very proud of Austin. Austin asked Jesus in his Heart in February of 07. He was Baptized in April of 07. He loves Jesus and tells everyone that Jesus loves them and died just for them. Austin loves his brother and sister, although they do get heated with each other. He is a great thinker, He is an Honor Roll Student and often on the Principal's List. He is a great helper and a thoughtful friend. He is respectful and courteous. I have to tell you he has a great sense of humor. He will catch you off guard and make you belly laugh. I love to listen in when all the kids play together. I can be two rooms away and hear deep belly laughs coming from his room and it will be the kids playing and joking. I love it! I remember when Austin was about 3 and David was 1. The boys were really quiet in David's room and I walked back to check on them. When I opened the door I found a winter wonderland. Austin was holding a bottle of Baby Powder and the room, bed, furniture, Austin and David were covered. What a mess! I laughed so hard...there was no way I could be mad. It was hilarious. I have so many of those stories. As you read this remember the times your kids made you laugh. Remember to smile at them, hug them and love them. I hope each of you have a great day! Feel free to leave Austin a birthday message today...he would love to read them!

I couldn't wait to share these new pictures with you! Rachel did a great job and we are so excited about them. These pictures symbolize a new chapter in our lives. The Philbrook Museum in Tulsa is a beautiful back drop. I hope you can come here one day.

Bobby's parents are coming in this weekend and we are excited to spend time with them. They are coming to help us celebrate Austin's 11th birthday and David's 9th birthday. Golly the kids are growing up so fast. I don't feel old enough to have an 11 year old or a 9 year old. Where does the time go?

I will be taking lots of pictures of the party this weekend so be looking for those. I need to go. West Virginia is playing and I need to be watching. Have a great weekend! I love you!

Daddy Daughter Date

I wanted to share with you the first of many dates with Kailyn and Bobby. It was so sweet. Bobby asked her to go on a "date" with him and of course she said yes. What more could a girl ask for...time with her daddy. Kailyn adores her daddy and I know how she feels. I adore my daddy. Kailyn asked him what she should wear and Bobby picked out his favorite sundress for her. And Kailyn picked a shirt for Bobby that would match her dress. It was the sweetest thing I have seen! They had so much fun! They had dinner at Chick-Fil-A and then went to Build-A-Bear for more fun. She picked out the cutest Rabbit with floppy ears. They finished off the night at Toys-R-Us. Kailyn picked out birthday gifts for Austin and David. When they got home she was so excited to tell me about everything. Bobby and I are hoping to set the standard of how she should be treated on a date instead of letting the poor soul, who is brave enough to date Bobby Walker's daughter, set the standard. She is to treated like a princess and nothing less...I mean she is the daughter of the King! She is to be treated with respect and honor. My daddy did a great job of"weeding" out the guys that were not good for me. I may have put up a fight then but I respect the stand her took on my behalf. Thank you daddy for showing me what a Godly man looks like. Now it is Bobby's job to do the same for Kailyn. Here are a few pictures of Kailyn and Bobby before they left on their date.

First Day of School:)

The kids had their first day of school. They were up and dressed an hour before they had to go to the bus stop. I walked the kids to the bus stop along with 5 other moms and we waved our children off. We stood there with tears...from being so giddy! I'm teasing. We love our kids but it has been a long summer. I think the kids were ready to get back in a routine too. I forgot how much I could accomplish with the kids in school. I was able to clean the house and run a few errands. It was wonderful!

When they got home I asked each of them what they liked the most about their day...Austin said he liked lunch the best (they have Mazzio's Pizza everyday). David has lots of friends from last year in his class again this year. Which could be a problem because he loves to socialize. Kailyn loves the fact that her friend Brittney is riding the bus with her this year. She also said she looooves music. That doesn't surprise me because she is always singing along to music and making up her own songs. Christian will be riding the bus to our house till the Burson home is complete. Kailyn is in hog heaven...Brittney and Christian on the bus...at the same time . We are looking forward to a great year. I hope you have a great week. I have posted a few pictures of their first day. I love you guys and gals!