Happy Birthday Kirk and Daddy

Kirk at The Claim Jumper

For Kirk's Birthday we ate at our favorite restaurant The Claim Jumper. Everybody was really full after eating.

No Regrets!!!!!!

Two years ago I was in the hospital very sick with high blood pressure, low blood sugar, and c-diff. What a wild and crazy time. However, two years later I have no regrets having Isabella Reva April 10, 2008. It is sad to think that this is my last baby, but I'm very grateful to my Father in Heaven for blessing me with two wonderful children. I can not believe Isabella will be two years old next month.

Fun Photos of the cutest Walker kids!

We like to have fun with kids! They like to go to McDondals and the park!

Mom and Zachary

Zachary and I decided that it would be fun to have our picture taken together.

Mother and Daughter

Mom and Isabella downtown Seattle at Alki Beach!

Take a Bite Out of Crime

Isabella and I were at Safeway and Isabella was standing in line and grabbed a candybar and took a bite out of it. Needless to say, I had to purchase the candybar.

Family Memories

These are pictures of the kids with some of their family members in Idaho!

Zachary saying Good Bye to the Beluga Whale

At Point Defiance Zoo there was a Beluga Whale named Beethoven. This was Zachary's favorite animal. Last year Beethoven left to Sea World in Texas. Zachary misses him a lot he even gave the whale his very first hot wheel car. This is a picture of Zachary kissing him good-bye. He really misses him, and cried when he left Tacoma.

La Push Beach Washington March 2010

Pictures of Olympic National Park March 2010

The kids had fun walking in the Rain Forest

Snoqualmie Falls

We went on a little hike at Snoqulamie falls here are some pictures.

Having fun with our friends Tommy and Toby!

Kelsey Creek Park

On Friday we went to the park. The kids got to view farm animals for free it was a great park!

Zachary "I'm going to marry Anna."

Zachary and Isabella's friends!

A Penny for your thought!

Two weeks ago Zachary swallowed a penny. Last Thursday we had to take him into the doctor and he had an X-Ray. Here is a photo of his first X-Ray. What a character!!!

Family

Grandma and Grandpa

As some of you are aware my Grandfather has been ill and has been in a Rehab for about two months. My Grandparents have done a lot for me in my life and I want them to know that I think and pray for them daily. I love and miss you Grandma and Grandpa!

Mom and Zachary

Yesterday I decided to kiss my favorite five year old!

Listen to The Walker Music

Running with Angels

As some of you are aware I have been excercising at gym and eating healthy. My food selection and proportions have dramatically changed; however, I do not refer to any of this as a diet it is quite simple It attempting to perfect obeying the Word of Wisdom. Since I have been married, I have struggled with my weight and health. As some of you know six months into my marriage I was diagnoised with pseudotumor cerbri, Graves disease, and Factor Leiden Each of these health concerns require me to excercise, watch what I eat, and keep a positive outlook. During the last ten years, this has not all been simple. I have had two difficult pregnancies, five surgeries, and a misscarriage. Each of these caused depression, anxiety, and a feeling of not well being. However, I have had a loving Heavenly Father and a Savior who have watched over me and have cared for me. I have had a husband who has remained with me through thick and thin and has been one of my greatest cheerleaders when it comes to my excercise program and my lifestyle. I have also been blessed with a wonderful internal medicine doctor, who consistently encourages me to continue to live a healthy life style through excercise, diet, and taking medications. I know that these people did not walk into my life by chance. Currently, I'm reading a book titled "Running with Angels" I can truly relate to the author of this book. She has overcome many trials and now understands what led to her weight issues, which is key for everyone. Here are some quotes she has in her book that I now live by

1. "Change takes place one step at a time"

2. "Planning in advance how to handel difficult or tempting situations will only stregthen our resolve."

3. "We need to accept that there will be people who do not approve of us for one reason or another."

4. "Drawing on our life's experiences helps us have more compassion for others."

5. "Finding time for ourselves does not automatically mean that we are neglecting or taking time away from others."

6. "Smaller, incremental steps will lead you steadily toward your ultimate goal."

7. "Embracing love and support from others will help us in whichever life race will run."

8. "Prepare for Success"

Recently I have had several people ask me what I am doing to help me stay healthy, and my answer is this living a healthy lifestyle is very personal,and is different for everyone. I know that it has been a set of mind for me and a lot of work. However, it maybe different for you. One thing I know for sure is I'm choosing to Run with Angels, and it has been a fulfilling experience for me!!!!

Olympic National Park

Over the weekend our family took a trip to Olympic National Park. This was our second trip there, and we plan on going back again this summer. We hiked to a huge waterfall and Isabella lost her shoe. Her shoe fell into the creek and floated down to Crescent Lake. This happened while Kirk and the kids were crossing the bridge. We have now named the bridge Isabella's bridge. We also went to La Push and it was a perfect sunny day. Last July when we were there it was cloudy, but today it was sunny. The kids loved the beach. The first thing we saw and heard was a sea lion barking. Isabella thought he was neat and wanted to pet him. We then traveled to Forks and checked out Bella's truck again. We are excited to go back again over the summer.