This is one happy girl

A quick post on how Liza was very pleasantly surprised 

that Santa brought her a kitchen playset for Christmas.

Walker's birthday part, Pt. 2

The great thing about being a kid is that you can have a birthday party -- not exactly on the day of your birth -- and then celebrate your birthday on YOUR BIRTHDAY!

Mommy made Walker birthday pancakes (sprinkles, chocolate chips and topped with whipped cream) and we all ate together. I took a big, long birthday nap ... and then I took Mom and Dad to Chipotlé for dinner.

Mommy needs help feeding herself.

Yay! Birthday pancakes!

Eatin' breakfast with my main dudes.

Walker's birthday party ...

Even though it was a week early, Walker had his 1st birthday party. Grandma and Papa came up from South Carolina and all my good friends -- and their parents -- came over for the party. Kelsey did a great job with the "Winter ONEderland" theme.

Opening our gifts ...

Getting a little help from my cousins on my cake ...

Santa hat from Grandma Throne just adds to the festivities.

Happy birthday banner!

Thanks, Aunt Erin, for the awesome cakes!

The first of many years of memories.

Papa and Grandma showed up to help us celebrate!

Pastor Jon had his hands full with all the family that came up
for the dedication of Walker Edward Throne -- a year in the making.

This tree needs something ....

Our boy is a bit, well, active ...

When we put the tree up, we didn't put any ornaments within Walker reach. He didn't like that and decided to do a little decorating of his own. We think you'll find he has both creativity and taste. 

A happy boy ...

Busted! 

Block ... check.
Stuffed dolphin ... check.
Stuffed bunny ... check.
This thing is coming together!

Silence: Genius at work

The finished product ...