Father-Daughter Dance

Last saturday night, Ann Elizabeth and her Daddy had their first date....a dance. Our neighborhood does this every year for the homeowners and it is always a huge hit. AE and I had manicures and pedicures to prepare her for her big night. She had everything all planned out from her dress to her shoes to her jewelry. I am not sure who was more excited she or her Daddy!

My sweet little man turned 4 today!

I can't believe that my little man turned 4 today. We spent the morning playing with all the new toys (Batman and spaceships), and snuggling on the sofa watching his new Batman movie. It seems like yesterday that I was in the hospital awaiting his arrival. Ann Elizabeth was with us and it was the sweetest time waiting for our sweet baby to be born. We had no idea if it was a boy or girl, but we were just really excited to be adding to the family.

So, on March 2, 2006 at 10:42am weighing in at 7lbs 9oz we welcomed Walter Edward Nichols Jr. into our lives!

What a blessing he has been. This time 4yrs ago I was sitting in my hospital room cuddling a 10hr old little boy and savoring every minute of our time together alone. He and I still have a great connection and he is definitely a mommas boy...and I am ok with that. He has changed sooooo much in the last 4yrs and I can't wait to see what the future holds with him.

He surely is all boy, but a boy with a sweet loving heart and one who loves God. He is so caring and gentle and compassionate to others and loves everyone. His teachers at school tell us to watch out b/c he is going to be a ladies man!

We have spent the last 3 out of 4 of his birthday's in a different state and on 3 of those birthdays it has snowed. He thinks that is really cool. This year he has really "gotten" it and be super excited about his birthday! When he woke up this morning, before I even saw him, I heard him yell to me from upstairs..."Mom I am 4 today"! He was so proud and so are we!

We love you little W. Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives and being such a wonderful child!

February Fun!

February has been a busy month too. We had another snow which the kids loved, celebrated Valentine's Day, AE celebrated the 100th day of school, packed up buckets for Haiti and finished up cheerleading. A busy month, but more great memories with the kids. Here is just a quick glimpse!

Snow Day 2010

The bucket ready to be packed with food for the people in Haiti!

Ann Elizabeth praying over the bucket and for the family that receives our buckets!

SO POWERFUL and such a big heart!!!!

Walter and AE sitting on the buckets all packed up and ready to be shipped out!

AE 100th day of school!