The name you've been waiting for...

CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH WALKER

We've made it home.

We are exhausted.

We are happier than ever.

More pictures and delivery details to come.

more baby pics

Aunt Katherine came to visit last night and posted more pictures. Click here to see

Baby Walker

We are so excited to announce the arrival of:

BABY GIRL WALKER

12/29/2009

1:49 pm

7 pounds 2 ounces

20 inches long

Mom and baby are doing well. I couldn't be more proud of my ladies.

(baby name is still in process)

Ugly PJs

This year my awesome friends, Jon and Lindsey Little went above and beyond to throw another fantastic Christmas party.

Last year was an UGLY SWEATER PARTY.

This year was an UGLY PJ PARTY.

I was completely lazy all night and didn't take our camera out once. So if you are dying to see more pics of this grand event, including some really ugly pajamas and tacky white elephants gifts, check out my friend Lauren's blog. You really should take a peak, you won't be sorry.

Thanks again to the Littles for throwing another SPECTACULAR Christmas party!

Cha Cha Chief

The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce our Chief Medical Resident

selection for academic year 2011-2012 is complete. We are confident that

Christopher Brown (University of Virginia), Heather Howe (University of

Colorado), Jessica Johnson (University of South Florida), and Michael Walker

(Chicago Medical School) will continue to lead our training program in the

outstanding manner we have come to expect and enjoy.

(This means after Mike's three year residency at the University of Utah in internal medicine, he will work another year for the University of Utah as a Chief Resident)

It's a huge honor to be asked to be a Chief Resident.

I couldn't be more proud of this boy.

I know he will do an outstanding job!

Way to go Mike!

Feeling the love..

My baby has already been spoiled from dear friends near and FAR. I really feel so humbled and lucky to have so many generous, compassionate people in my life. Pregnancy is totally bringing out my sentimental side, so I once again apologize for a sappy post. But I really wanted to give a public thank you to my dear OUT OF STATE friends. I think these kind, thoughtful, wonderful people deserved a public SHOUT OUT for taking the time to think of us and to SEND something.

First my darling friend Allison who lives in California, started a fabulous sling company with her sister called Mod Mum. She sent me a sling about a month ago and I'm already in love. I can't wait to use this gem for baby.

When we lived in Chicago, my work friends became my second family. They embraced me and always made me feel loved. I don't know what I would have done without them. I do know I would have hated my three years in Chicago if it hadn't been for the people I worked with.

Kathy had the job I someday I want, she was the school librarian and the coolest librarian at that! I just got a huge package from her. Some of the things included in the package were...

a bunch of clothes for the babus. All of them darling.

Kathy also took the time to sew this adorable rabbit. Seriously, is this not the cutest thing ever? You really need to check out her blog and see all the crafty things she does. She is so talented. I'm so in love with this rabbit.

I started receiving these parenting magazines in the mail and just figured I got on some mailing list and was getting them for free. Little did I know my thoughtful friend Jen, from Chicago, got me a subscription to this wonderful magazine. What a cool gift right? I've already read it front to back and can't wait for the next issue to come out.

Then my very good friend, running buddy, and confidant Lauren from Chicago got all the people I use to work with to pitch in and get a few things for baby. They got us, a hamper for dirty clothes, bath towel, some of the baby bedding and then this....

A CAR SEAT!!!! She's a real beauty.

I have no doubt Baby Walker will be completely safe in this baby. Everyone was so generous to pitch in and get us these things.

Thank you friends near and far for already making Baby Walker feel so loved!!

Thanksgiving Traditions

I can't believe Thanksgiving was almost 3 weeks ago. Mike and I had a lovely Thanksgiving, keeping in step with the TRADITIONS we've set. Thanksgiving weekend began with the mandatory Turkey Trot.

(Hot pictures, I know. Sometimes I can't believe what I am willing to post)

It was just my mom and I who ran it this year, but we still had a great time. Of course my sweet husband came to cheer his huge pregnant wife on. He's the best.

We headed over to my family's house for the feast

and got to hang out with these lovely people.

After the feast we continued with traditions by going bowling with the Walkers.

Love these people and love the tradition.

Mike was of course a stellar bowler while I on the other hand struggled to bowl with my big belly! My bowling techniques made for good laughs and good times.

Saturday morning we kept traditions alive by going out to my Grandma Wynn's

to make gingerbread houses.

The gingerbread houses to choose from.

My grandma usually makes around 100 houses for all the grandkids not to mentions other kids in her neighborhood and ward. I have the most selfless woman for a grandma. I hope to be just like her someday.

All the delicious treats to use for decorating the houses.

I'm pretty sure more of the candy landed in my mouth than on my house.

Hanging out with my cute sister and darling cousins. I love these girls so much.

It was a wonderful weekend spent with those we love and care about.

Um...have you realized Christmas is less than 2 weeks away?

Not to mention, Baby Walker is due in 3 weeks.

Yikes! I've got a lot to do!

PIe Night

While living in Chicago Mike and I went to a PIE NIGHT the week of Thanksgiving.

***Definition of PIE NIGHT: Getting together with friends the night before Thanksgiving and eating lots and lots of pie due to the fact that you are usually to full to really enjoy PIE on Thanksgiving.

It was one of the most memorable nights we had while living in Chicago, so this year we decided to host our own PIE NIGHT. It was a blast.

We ate a ton and all the different pies tasted so good.

We played games and laughed a lot.

We loved being with so many fun friends. It was great to see everyone.

Thanks for coming friends. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Oh man...

How strange does my baby bump look?

We don't have a full length mirror in our house

and I'm always surprised when I see theses pictures

at how funny/big/weird/pointy/ my belly looks.

30

I have a lot of pride when it comes to my family, in laws included. I'm biased but I think I have the greatest family. Today is my sister's Katherine's 30th birthday. Many of you blog readers know this sister and know how wonderful she is. You may know her through her many talents including her photography, and ability to design and create pretty little things for women. I'm one lucky girl to have this sister to look up and strive to be like. So in honor of her 30th birthday I emailed friends and family to name 30 things we love about Katherine.

1. "Whenever I see Katherine, she acts really interested in me and my life." Cousin Camille Wynn

2. "Along with Kat's bright smile (which I really do LOVE!), I love Kat's sense of style, her infectious laugh, her always perfect hair, and her ability to sincerely compliment with no effort. Happy Birthday Kat! " Robyn Barker, friend

3. "Katherine is beautiful and exudes true joy in her demeanor. She's a great example!" Veronica Macias, friend

4. "I love my mommy T-Rex." Grace Wallin, Katherine's 3 year old

5. "I love that she takes the best pictures, and she such a good mother." Cousins Harrison, and Olivia Wynn

6. "She always turns the negatives into positives." Aunt Patti

7. "I love her sense of humor that makes for good times at Sunday dinner." Mike Walker, brother in law

8. "I love her smile. I love her glow and pride for appreciation as she looks at her children." Grandpa Wynn

9. "I love Katherine because she is always bubbling over with enthusiasm." Hillary Burton, friend

10. "The thing I love most about Katherine is the fun we have had. There is no one in my life to date that can make me laugh as hard as Kath. She is just a fun friend." Jessica Peterson, friend

11. "I love that she is always smiling" Uncle Tom

12. "I look forward to coming to Utah and seeing what color Katherine's hair is." Terry Lythgoe, brother in law

13. "I love Kat's compassionate, loving heart! She is a true friend!" Becca Lloyd, friend

14. "She always tells me she loves me...and I believe it." Aunt Bobbi

15. "She is always so sweet, nice and has a big beautiful smile on her face." Uncle Mike

16. "I love her artistic abilities, and her talents in photography. I love her sensitivity to people's feelings and the love she has in her heart for everyone." Aunt Barb

17. "I love the way Katherine uses her many talents to bless so many lives!" Andrea Ence McConkie

18. "I love her enthusiasm and optimism." Grandma Wynn

19. "She is always good to change my diapers and feed me excellent food." Willis Wallin, Kat's 1 year old

20. "I love talking to her." Cousin Victoria Wynn

21. "She is always friendly." Cousin Elizabeth Wynn

22. "Oh wow- where to begin? Katherine is the definition of a true friend. Someone who genuinely cares about everyone and will go out of her way to make you feel loved. You can talk to her about anything and she will always knows what to say, even if it's nothing at all. She is someone I can laugh with and cry with. She is humble, selfless and exemplifies the kind of wife and mother I aspire to be. Her testimony resonates through her actions. She is a beautiful ray of sunshine!!!! I LOVE you Kat!!" Christy Thompson Wilson, friend

23. "I love Katherine because she is so fun to talk to and be with, she's happy and kind and a great friend." Leslie Price, friend

24. "Oh, I just love her. I love her from uptown bears, wanting to be a forest ranger, "I love the mountains, boom de ada, boom de ay," writing a Winder Dairy novel, sharing the joys of motherhood together to spending time laughing together." Cousin Annie Wright

25. "I love her smile, her laugh, her eyes...she has beautiful eyes. She is a good mom and a devoted sister. I always look forward to her phone calls." Dad

26. "I love Katherine's curiosity about the world. Even when she was a little girl, she loved to wander and explore. She had a great imagination. I see that today in her photography and in the beautiful things she creates. I love the way she loves people; her friends, her sisters, parents, husband and children." Mom

27. "I love the way Katherine's laugh is contagious, when she's laughing and being funny it's hard not to laugh yourself." Emily, little sister

28. "Katherine has a huge heart and is friends to everyone!" Amanda, older sister

29. "I love talking to her on the phone every day on my way home from work. There is always something to talk and laugh about. I admire Katherine's wit and funny sense of humor. She can make me laugh like no one else can. She has been such a strength and support to me throughout my pregnancy. I love how excited she is for my baby to come. Katherine is always an example to me of going above and beyond for those in need." me :) little sister

30. "Katherine is a pal of mine for a nickel or a dime." Grandmother Matthews

We love you Katherine.

Thank you for making each of us a better person through your example

of love, sincerity and compassion.

Hope your 30th birthday is fan-freakin-tastic!

Do you know this wonderful sister of mine? Leave a comment below of why you love her too!

***A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to email their thoughts about Katherine. Thanks for taking the time to make her birthday so special!