New Glasses

We realized in January that Walker seemed to be having trouble seeing. He couldn't read the screen at church, and he often stood right infront of the TV. So we finally got an approintment in February. During the exam I asked if he really needed glasses, and the opthamologist laughed. He could barely read the 20/40 line! Needless to say, Walker was thrilled when he put his glasses on for the 1st time! He said "It's so much clearer" and smiled the whole way home!! He even wanted to wear them for his soccer game that night. (And he made 2 goals!) I think he looks precious!

Walker's Baptism

Bro. David Landerfeld baptized Walker. He's know him since he was a baby.

Walker with Nana and PopPop

and Bebe & Daddy Jim

Scott and I were so excited a few weeks ago when Walker asked Jesus to be his personal Lord and Savior. We had been praying for him for a while and were so happy when he made this important decision. Scott took him to meet with Bro. Forrest the next Sunday, and he made his public profession of faith on January 17.

Walker has really looking forward to getting baptized today. He met with Bro. Forrest again this morning in order to learn the importance of baptism. He was a little nervous as he waited to walk into the water, but he did wonderful! We were so happy that all of our family and many friends were able to be with us on this special day.

Scott and I are so thankful that Walker has asked Jesus into his heart at such an early age. He has such a sweet compassionate spirit, and we know that God has big plans for his precious life. We look forward to seeing how Walker glorifies God each day of his life. We pray that God will guide us and we raise him to know and love Him

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,

but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galations 2:20

Celebrating with Chuck E Cheese

We celebrated Walker's 7th birthday at Chuck E Cheese with lots of his friends and family. I was thrilled that we were having it at Chuck's since all I would need to do was to show up with a cake! It ended up being on of his best parties. The kids all had so much fun running around playing games, cashing in tickets and cutting up on stage. Walker had so much fun that he didn't even eat any cake! Now that's a great party!!

Homework

This is how Walker feels about homework!

Soccer

Christmas Around the World

The Thomas Street Kindergarten presented their Christmas program - "Christmas Around the World." There were 155 kindergartners in all! Walker was the 1st speaker and told everyone to bucket their seat bealts and prepare for take off. Then we were taken to many different countries around the world. The kids told us different interesting Christmas traditions for each country. The last song of the night was beautiful - "Light the Candles." I'll try to load a video of the song soon.

Meet the Bulldogs

Daddy Jim took Walker and Sam to MSU on Saturday to Fan Day. The boys were so excited to actually meet the football players and coaches! Walker got just about all the players to sign his cap or poster. Of course, Coach Mullen signed right in the center of his cap! Thanks Daddy Jim for a GREAT day!

Summer is for Golf!

Walker is loving some golf this summer! We have more divots in our front yard that the Country Club! The driver is his favorite because he can hit it really far! But he he hates that I make him use waffle golf balls in the front year because they don't go very far (but they keep my windows intact!) Walker loves afternoons when Scott takes him out to play 9 holes. He gets to ride in the golf cart and use all 3 of his golf clubs! I think he is going to love golf as much as his Daddy does.

Last T-Ball Game

Walker played his last baseball game this week. He was so excited that he hit a home run! After the game we celebrated the end of the season at McDonald.

Cubs vs. FUMC

Walker and Sam were excited to be playing each other in t-ball last week. They had the best time trying to tag each other; they laughed the whole time! They are best buddies - even if they are on opposite teams!

End of Year Cook Out

We had a cook out this past weekend with several of the families in the neighborhood who have children in Walker's kindergarten class. Their teacher, Ms. Nicole, and her husband also came over. We all had a great time visiting and the kids had a blast playing on the Slip-N-Slide, having a picnic and just running around.