Christmas with T-Paw



 TJs parents got Riley some clothes, a hat, two ornaments, shoes, head bands and a cute little bear. We love all her new stuff. Her little feet are still so tiny she's barely able to keep her newborn size shoes on but hopefully she will be able to fit in her new shoes soon! I am so excited about all of the baby ornaments we got from different people this year. Next year Riley's Christmas tree in her room will be packed (which I love)!

Riley with her T-Paw. She thought he was so funny. I love this picture of them.

Walker Family Photos 2013

The last time we took family pictures I was a baby and sitting in my moms lap so it was about time.



Christmas 2013

Christmas 2013 was so special for several reasons; it was Riley's first Christmas, my sister's first Christmas since getting her own place and the first Christmas for my little family.

Christmas Eve TJ and I decided to bake a birthday cake for Jesus. TJ did most of the baking and decorating himself. I was beyond impressed with how it turned out. I do believe he will be doing the baking from now on.

It is a tradition in my family for my siblings and I to spend the night together Christmas Eve & "Catch Santa". So, in the spirit of tradition, this year was no different. TJ, Riley and I spent the night at my parents with my brother and sister.  Christmas morning we get up bright and early to open gifts.

Santa brought Riley diapers, wipes, formula, and some toys. Riley got some adorable clothes from her aunts and uncles and lots of books from her Nana.

TJ got a new gym bag, jacket, pants, cologne, blender bottles, daddy diaper bag, money to order custom shoes, and boots for the fire academy.

I got some new workout clothes, an outfit, sleeping pants, baking dishes, towels and a camera.

I wish I would have known I got a new camera so I could have opened it first so some of the pictures would be better but now that I have it I am very excited to have better quality pictures to share.

Our family & friends came over to eat lunch.  

 My mom & grandma, two of the classiest women I know. I am beyond thankful that Riley will have them to look up to as she grows up.

 This is my brother Ky (right) & my "brother" Brant (left).

 Aunt Shelly, Uncle Bryant & Riley.

Riley with her Lolli & Tootsie.

This Christmas really made me feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives to love and support us and to be there for Riley as she grows. All material things aside; the gifts that God has given me in the past two years far surpasses anything I could have ever dreamed of.

 One of the most amazing gifts I have ever received is my amazing husband. He supports me, loves me unconditionally, and does whatever he can to ensure that Riley and I are happy. I could not be happier than I am right now.

Miss Riley was absolutely exhausted from all of the Christmas excitement. Poor Thing.

 



Week 14 & 15

Sorry I couldn't upload a progress post last week, life has been crazy! I did see some great results, however, I am down to 182lbs which is only 2 lbs away from reaching my second weight loss goal since Riley has been born (every 20lbs is a goal). I forgot to change the "week 14" to "week 15" in these pics but I am on week 15 and these are the results! I can tell that as I shrink my skin is getting looser so I am upping my water intake and ill be scrubbing with an exfoliating scrub every night to help increase my skin elasticity.

Though I am far from were I want to be I love looking at pictures and being able to see results. I hope everyone on this journey with me stays positive and keeps striving!



My Little Project

I am a HUGE fan of childrens' books. We read Riley a book every night before she goes to bed. Fortunately, my mom saved all of my favorites and my siblings favorite books and gave them to me after Riley was born. When we did her nursery, however, I didn't put a book shelf in it for some weird reason. My amazing grandma found this cute shelf for twenty dollars and brought it to me to re-do.

Eventually I pan on putting flowers on the sides but who knows if that will ever happen. I needed to get the books off the floor so its in the room like this.