Walker Adoption

NEBRASKA

2010-08-22T10:24:00.000-07:00

We went back to Nebraska for a week. Olivia was a flower girl at my nephew's wedding.

My siblings and I with my mom.

The whole Mangers family.

Olivia dancing with the bride.

Daddy & Daughter.

Nana & Olivia.

The prettiest flower girl.

Water Park.

Olivia & Daddy on my brother's boat.

Children's Museum.

The long drive.

Random pics from June & July

2010-07-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

Florida!

Grandma & Olivia!

Olivia with Nana having a tea party! Love the hats!

Grandpa with his grandaughters!

Silly girls!!!

Olivia's Pre-School Graduation!

2010-05-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

Company

2010-05-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

My sister (Julie) and her family came to Tulsa for the weekend. We had a wonderful time!

Megan and her friends!

2010-05-12T17:58:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day Weekend!

2010-05-12T17:48:00.000-07:00

Family Time!

2010-05-05T06:08:00.000-07:00

Check out our necklaces??

Olivia with the flower's that Bob got me for our 17 wedding anniversary!

Easter 2010

2010-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Olivia's 4th Birthday

2010-03-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Olivia's birthday with our friends. Fun was had by all!

The grown-ups, Diane & Mark, Katie & Marc and Debbie.

Lucky guy, Kirby surrounded by the girl's (Megan, Davis & Alex).

Life Is Good....

2010-03-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

3 years ago....

2010-02-26T19:22:00.000-08:00

Olivia was placed in my arms.

GOTCHA!

These pictures were taken of Olivia when she was 6months old. Oh how I wish I could have been with her then. I missed so much.

Dance Dance Revolution....

2010-02-18T05:37:00.000-08:00

More games on the Wii! We have had such a crappy winter, good thing we have the Wii to keep us entertained.

Winter At The Walker's

2010-02-13T16:37:00.000-08:00

These were taken a couple of weeks ago when we got rain/sleet/snow. It was Olivia's first fire (that she remembers).

Library Time

2010-02-09T06:46:00.000-08:00

Princess Snow White

2010-02-03T07:24:00.000-08:00

Wii Bowling

2010-02-01T10:35:00.000-08:00

We have been playing lots of Wii Bowling since we got it for Christmas. It has been a long winter and it is only Febuary 1st.

Pony Tails

2010-01-29T11:59:00.000-08:00

Daddy & Olivia

2010-01-28T17:43:00.000-08:00

Playing Around....

2010-01-25T09:22:00.000-08:00

Playing in the snow.

2010-01-20T07:47:00.000-08:00

These pictures were taken back in December when we got snowed in Christmas here at home. Megan wouldn't join us out-side, guess she is too old to play in the snow.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-13T06:38:00.000-08:00

Happy 14th Birthday Megan

2009-12-18T21:14:00.000-08:00

Going To See Santa!

2009-12-15T16:07:00.000-08:00

My nephew (Kyle) with Olivia & Megan

Decorating The Christmas Tree

2009-12-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Show

2009-12-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

Olivia Pre-School Show. Isn't she just the cutest pilgrim?!?

Pom

2009-11-05T10:55:00.000-08:00

Megan's Pom team at a competition... they did great!

Olivia, Megan and Abby

Halloween

2009-11-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

Our god-daughter (Abby) spent the day with us and went trick-or-treating with us!

Tulsa's Oktoberfest

2009-11-01T07:40:00.000-08:00

My brother (Steve) and his wife (Judith) came to Tulsa for a visit. We attended Oktoberfest. It was cold, but we had a great time!

Olivia & Sofie

2009-10-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

Our friends (Marc, Katie & Sofie) from St. Louis came for a visit. Sofie and Olivia are from the same orphanage. As you can see from the photos the girls had lots of fun as well as the adults!

WIG!!

2009-10-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

You have to love a wig... at least on a cute 3 year old. I mean 3 1/2 year old (Olivia corrected me)!

Pumkin Patch

2009-10-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

Olivia & Emmie

Pom

2009-10-03T18:32:00.000-07:00

Olivia

2009-10-03T18:28:00.000-07:00

Glasses

2009-10-02T17:39:00.000-07:00

Nana's Visit

2009-09-27T16:17:00.000-07:00

My mom was here for a week the beginning of September. We celebrated her birthday while she was here. It was so nice to have her here for a week.

Cute!

2009-09-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

Bob's Birthday!

2009-09-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

Megan's Pom Game

2009-09-17T12:08:00.000-07:00

1st Day of Pre-School

2009-09-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

Tulsa Zoo

2009-09-15T16:08:00.000-07:00

My nephew, Tyler came to Tulsa for a visit. Tyler, Olivia & I spent the day at the zoo.

Kiddie Park

2009-09-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

pics...

2009-08-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

Thought I needed to post a few pics.... enjoy!

Bubbles & Ring Toss

2009-08-16T09:18:00.001-07:00

I caved in....

2009-08-06T16:31:00.001-07:00

Megan FINALLY got a cell phone. That's right, I caved.

Princes Butterfly Olivia

2009-08-05T07:23:00.000-07:00

I have to share the story behind this picture. One day last week, Olivia declared that she was Princes Butterfly, she wore wings, a crown and her church shoes. She wore these items on top of her clothes all day. Then she was resting in her bed later that night around 8:00 (not yet in her PJ's) and she fell asleep. I tried taking off her crown, wings, shoes and clothes, and she woke up. After I got on her PJ's she wanted to wear Princes Butterfly's clothes. I told her that it would be uncomfortable and laid them on the end of her bed, she seemed ok with this.

I went in her room to check on her later, she had put the Princes Butterfly clothes back on and was asleep. I took the shoes, wings, and crown off and laid them at the end of the bed (she didn’t wake up). The next morning when Bob went into her room to check on her before he left for work she was in her bed with Princes Butterfly’s clothes asleep. He left her like that and went to work. When Olivia and I woke up later she came into my room and was in her PJ’s, crown, shoes & wings. I thought she had just waked up and put the stuff on. I talked to Bob later and found out that once again she woke up and put the stuff on and fell back asleep. Anyway, below is a picture of what she was wearing.

NEBRASKA....

2009-07-25T19:04:00.001-07:00

On our way to Nebraska we stopped to see the largest ball of twine in Kansas.....so cool

My sister (Julie) and Megan.

Nana & Olivia

My neice (Kayla) and Megan on the jetski.

My sister (Ann) and her husband (Brian).

My brother (Steve) and Bob.

My great niece (Paisley) and Olivia dancing.

Olivia, my brother (Steve) and my mom with my two great nieces (Nyla & Paisley).

My nephew (Tyler) and Bob.

Nana & Megan.

Olivia, Juju & Megan

My nephew (Kyle), Megan & Olivia.

My brother-in-law (Gary) and Olivia.

Olivia & Sofie

2009-07-04T15:10:00.000-07:00

We went to see our friends (Katie, Marc & Sofie) at a lake out-side of St. Louis. Our daughters are from the same orphanage in China. We worked with the same agency and became friends on the internet during our wait . After our referrals we started talking on the phone then met in China the night before we got our daughters. We were pretty much inseperable while we were in China. We all got along so well. Whenever I think of our trip in China I always think of Katie, Marc & Sofie too.

Grandma Walker

2009-07-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

Bob's mom came to Tulsa for a visit. It was so nice to see her. Come back soon Grandma.

Enjoying The Sun!

2009-07-04T14:55:00.000-07:00

POM

2009-07-04T14:35:00.000-07:00

Megan's pom performance.

Branson

2009-06-21T17:10:00.000-07:00

We went to Branson Missouri with our good friends the Romo's (Bernie, Debbie & Alex). We had a wonderful time!

Silver Dollar City

Swimming in the pool at the hotel.

Pretty Olivia

2009-06-18T15:36:00.000-07:00

Grandpa & Grandma Diana Come To Visit

2009-06-18T15:01:00.000-07:00

Bob's Dad and wife came to Tulsa from Nashville to visit. It was so nice to spend time with both of them.

Dallas

2009-06-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

We went to Dallas over Memoraial weekend to see my Dad's brother and his wife(Uncle Don & Aunt Judy). We also got to see their daughter, and her family while we were there. We had a wonderful time and look forward to the next time we will all be together. Cheers..... Bob, Uncle Don & Aunt Judy

Brian& Olivia

Uncle Don & Bob

Aunt Judy working with Olivia in the water.

Megan, Olivia & Kellie

Olivia & Aunt Judy

Denise, Paul, Bob & Colette - Kellie, Olivia, Megan & Brian

Colette & Denise (me with my cousin)

This dog isn't big!!!

((kisses))

2nd Cousins. Kellie, Olivia, Megan & Brian

Friends Like Family

2009-06-05T14:02:00.000-07:00

The Romo's came over for dinner the other night. Alex & Olivia

Bernie & Megan

Debbie, Olivia & Bernie

Juju & Uee Come To Visit

2009-05-25T15:18:00.000-07:00

Gary with his goddaughters)

Sisters (Juju & Coco)

Olivia, Gary & Julie

Julie & Bob

My sister and her huband (Uncle Uee & Aunt Juju) came to Tulsa for a visit.

Singing For The Mom's

2009-05-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

Olivia's class had a Mother's Day Tea a few weeks ago. The kids in the class sang a nice song for the moms.

Abby's 1st Communion

2009-05-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

Our god-daughter (Abby) had her 1st Communion a few weeks ago that we attended. Abby wore the dress that Megan wore 5 years ago. It will be 20 years this June that I met Diane (Abby's mom) when I moved to Tulsa.

Tulsa Zoo

2009-05-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Olivia's Pre-School class went to the zoo. They wore matching t-shirts that they made in class. They are so cute! They used the kids foot & hands to make a peacock. Mommy & Olivia had a wonderful day at the zoo!

The teachers with the kids.

Riding the train.

Brushing the goats.

Class picture.

Cute Dress!

2009-04-28T11:57:00.000-07:00

This dress and lots of other clothes were given to us from Sofie. Olivia & Sofie were both from the same orphange in China. Thank you Katie (Sofie's Mommy)!

HAT

2009-04-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

Easter With Nana

2009-04-18T17:19:00.001-07:00

Coloring Eggs...

My Mom came from Nebraska to celebrate Easter with us. We had a wonderful time with her here

Daddy & his girls.

Just some pictures....

2009-04-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

Sofie & Olivia

2009-03-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Katie, Marc & Sofie came to Tulsa for a visit. We traveled to China with them to get our daughters 2 years ago. Olivia & Sofie are from the same orphanage in China. We had a wonderful time with all of them! The girls were so cute to watch together. They carried on many conversations with each other. You would think that they were together all of the time instead of ever 6 -12 months. We can't wait till we see them again. We plan on going to St Louis this summer.

Megan, Olivia, Bob, Katie, Sofie & Marc

Some Sites of Tulsa

2009-03-25T06:48:00.001-07:00

Praying Hands at Oral Roberts.

Arkansas River

Playing at the park.

Megan & Olivia

Kyle swinging.

Tyler swinging.

Megan & Daddy

Olivia having fun at the park.

Tyler & Olivia

Happy 3rd Birthday Olivia!

2009-03-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Look at my cute backpack Aunt Juju gave me.

I like my butterfly wings.

Look at my pretty Cinderela dress.

Make a wish.

My nephews (Tyler & Kyle) came from Nebraska to celebrate Olivia's 3rd birthday! Olivia had fun opening up her presents and we had yummy cheesecake!

Megan's Pink Room

2009-03-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

Making Pudding....

2009-03-06T06:26:00.000-08:00

Yummy!

Gotcha Day!

2009-02-26T15:09:00.000-08:00

2 years ago today we were in China and someone place in my arms my daughter. I did not birth her but she "was my daughter". There were many happy tears shed that day. It is hard to believe it has been 2 years that we have had Olivia in our lives. She is a true blessing. Below the picture (this was taken the 2nd week we were in China) is a post that I wrote while in China.

I have been having a hard time putting my thoughts down on paper. The emotions are just so hard to describe. When we got to the adoption center we went up the elevator. Right after we sat down, I looked over to one of the families in our group and they already had their baby. In our group there were 10 families. 9 of them were from 3 different orphanages and one was a special needs (cleft lip pallet) 2 ½ yr. old, from another orphanage. Anyway, after the family with the special needs girl, they announced the families with babies from the Xinhua orphanage to come. We walked over a little and they said "Robert & Colette Walker". We were the first in our group. I was shocked, didn’t think we would be first. They just handed her to me. Bob and I walked around the corner to make room for the next family to be reunited. I didn’t want to cry, but the emotions just came flooding. Bob and I both cried. This didn’t startle Olivia. She kept looking around at the crazy chaos. She didn’t look at us. Or at least I don’t think she did. I sat down with her and held her on my lap while the rest of the people got their babies. Most of the babies were crying. Olivia, just kept looking around, eyes wide open. She wouldn’t look at me though. She was being so good that I didn’t want to startle her, so I kept quiet and didn’t look in her face. This seemed to work wonderful. She never cried at the Adoption Center.

We then all got loaded up in the bus and headed to the the grocery store. Half way through our shopping I handed her to Bob and he held her and she did fine. After that we came back to the room in the hotel. She did not cry until I put her down, she wanted to be held. It still though wasn’t a bad cry. We then hung out in our room. We put her down on the floor and she was grabbing the different toys. She wanted something in her hands. Then we stood her up and she walked. YES, SHE WALKED. We couldn’t believe it. She is 11 ½ months old. Megan didn’t walk till she was 13 months. This was so unexpected, I expected her to be more delayed. Olivia is very curious about things. They had said this in the info that we got back in January, but I didn’t know how much to believe. Well, they were right. She took a 2-hour nap and I went and did some paperwork. Which was giving us temporary custody for 24 hours.

Bob & I were exhausted and went to bed at 9:30. We put her in her crib, which was right next to our bed. Bob fell asleep right away. Olivia would fuss a little. I put my hand through the crib bars then took it out. She then put her hand through the crib bar and grabbed my hand. Then she would let go, so I would take my hand out, then she would grab my hand again. She kept doing this over and over. Then she started laughing & laughing. She was smiling and giggling. So, much that it woke up Bob. Olivia continued to do this for ½ hour. It was precious. Colette

Uncle Don & Aunt Judy

2009-02-23T11:29:00.000-08:00

This past weekend my dad's brother and wife were in the Tulsa area. As you can see, Olivia warmed right up to both of them. It was great spending time with them!

Happy Valentine's Day From The Walkers!

2009-02-14T15:08:00.000-08:00

Olivia's teacher at school gave her this cute balloon for Valentine's Day.

The girls and I came home from our friend's house and Bob surprised me with some champagne & chocolate strawberries.... yummy! I have a wonderful husband.

friends

2009-02-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Abby & Olivia Kirby & Megan

The girls and I went out to Inola to watch Abby play basket ball.

Playing Dress-Up

2009-02-07T17:45:00.000-08:00

This was Megan's (dress-up) dress & shoes. I wish I had a scanner to scan the pictue of Megan in this dress to compare. We added a scarf and a head-band to the out-fit. Olivia wore it most of the day.

The Umbrella!

2009-01-28T19:28:00.000-08:00

Who's there? Olivia

some pics....

2009-01-23T16:19:00.000-08:00

I figured it had been awhile since I had posted pictues on here so thought I better do it... these were taken tonight.

Still In Our Jammies

2009-01-16T09:17:00.000-08:00

Megan had a ride to school today. Yea!

It is 11:30 a.m. and we are still in our jammies. Heading up to get dressed for the day. Gotta love days like this.

Don't I look cute?

2009-01-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas In Nebraska

2009-01-02T07:07:00.000-08:00

We spent a week in Nebraska celebrating Christmas with my family. We had a great time and it was nice seeing everyone.

Oklahoma City

2009-01-02T06:33:00.000-08:00

Megan & Grandma

Grandma & Olivia

Larry & Bob

We went to Midwest City to see Bob's mom for Christmas. Bob's brother (Larry) came by for a visit.

Christmas Train

2008-12-21T07:37:00.000-08:00

Brrrrrrrr..... We went to the DryGulch Christmas Train out-side Tulsa. We bought the tickets a month ago and they are non-refundable. So, we bundled up and went. My friend Debbie and Alex went along with us too. We went on a horse drawn wagon, looked at the pretty shops and road the train. Too bad it was so cold, I think with the wind chill it was 0 degrees.

Olivia's School Program

2008-12-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

Olivia's school program had 2-5 year olds. It was so cute! The 2 year olds pretty much just stood there... but it was cute anyway!

They made their t-shirts in class. If you look close you will see it is made up of their handprints and footprints.

Olivia Meets Santa

2008-12-19T14:49:00.000-08:00

We took Olivia to see Santa. We went to an outdoor mall. It was all decorated with lots of Christmas decorations. Olivia actully sat on Santa's lap (all by herself). This was huge! Last year, she wouldn't even go in his little house. She started crying and giving me the death grip (so I didn't push it).

Well, this year she sat on his lap and told him what she wants (toys) and just sat there and stared at him. I finally said tell Santa "bye". We have a picture, but I don't have a scanner, so I cant post it. SORRY.

Happy 13th Birthday Megan

2008-12-19T14:27:00.000-08:00

Megan turned 13! My goodness, where have the years gone?!? We officially have a teenager in the house.... will we survive??? Check back in a few years and I will let you know! Olivia putting up streamers for MayMay's party!

Both my girls, pretty in blue!

Megan had 7 girl's over to celebrate her birthday. That made it a total of 8 screaming girls in our house. It was so loud, that Olivia, Sammi (the dog) and I hung out in the garage with Bob for 2 hours. The girls had the music on dancing and screaming.... YIKES! Guess I forgot what it is like to be young.

Megan and her cake. It was an ice cream cake.... yummy!

Well, we survived another slumber birthday party... till next year!

Christmas Lights

2008-12-15T10:39:00.000-08:00

While my nephew (Tyler) was here we went to look at Christmas lights. These were taken at a bible college here in town. The lights were beautiful!

Daddy & Olivia

Megan, Tyler & Olivia

Daddy & Megan

Mommy & Megan

Tyler's Visit

2008-12-11T14:18:00.000-08:00

My nephew came to Tulsa for a vist. We had a GREAT time while he was here. Olivia loved all the attention cousin Tyler gave her. Oh and Sammi (the dog) did too. Just a few pics from the weekend.

Decorating The Christmas Tree

2008-12-11T14:04:00.000-08:00

Olivia was so excited to "Make A Christmas Tree" as she said. Bob and I couldn't unwrap the ornaments fast enough for Olivia. She told Daddy that he "wasn't sharing". Too cute!

Sunglasses

2008-12-03T08:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-12-03T07:51:00.000-08:00

Is she the cutest turkey you have seen??

Some of Bob's family came to Tulsa to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here is a picture of Grandma with the girls.

Science Project

2008-11-26T07:01:00.000-08:00

Megan is working on a science project for school. Here are a couple of pics.

Brrrrrr....

2008-11-21T18:48:00.000-08:00

Playing With Blocks

2008-11-21T17:31:00.000-08:00

I found these blocks in the back of the closet. They were Megan's. I will say this is Olivia's favorite toy right now. She always wants to "play blocks". It is interesting how there are all these new toys (toys that are mobile, lights, music, buttons, etc....) and her favorite toy right now .... wooden blocks.

How Tall Am I??

2008-11-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Weekend....

2008-11-17T07:17:00.001-08:00

Well, it has fianlly happend. Or at least I am finally admitting it. We are "not" fun to be with.... we are boring. Every Friday night Megan has been going roller skating with a girfriend then spending the night with her. So, it is just Bob, Olivia and I at home. Thank God we have Olivia. I would be so depressed if we didn't have Olivia. She is truly a blessing, we love her so much. Here are 2 photo's from this past weekend.

Sleeping Baby

2008-11-17T07:11:00.000-08:00

Megan's Pom Performance

2008-11-15T14:33:00.000-08:00

Megan had a competion for Pom last Saturday. Here are a few pictures of their performance. Megan did great... we are so proud of her.

The Park

2008-11-15T14:02:00.000-08:00

These were taken over a week ago. Olivia's pre-school had a field trip. They went to the pumkin patch and a park. I left my camera in the car while we were at the pumkin patch, but had it at the park. Here are some pics of the day.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

Our tradition every year at Halloween Diane & the kids (Kirby & Abby) come over. We have either chili or pizza (this year we had chili) then we take the kids trick-or-treating. This year Megan's friend (Davis) joined us.

Megan was a pirate and Olivia was a pumkin (same as last year). This year Olivia was so cute, she would say "trick-or-treat" and "thank you".

We Love Aunt Juju

2008-10-31T09:20:00.000-07:00

Cheerleading....

2008-10-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

I mean Pom. I call it Cheerleading, but Megan says it is Pom. They do dance moves to band music during the football games and a dance routine during half-time. These pictures were taken while my sister Julie was here. It was really windy, as you can tell from the photos.

Octoberfest

2008-10-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

I am a little behind on my post. We went to Octoberfest here in Tulsa 10 days ago. My Mom, sister (Julie) her husband (Gary) and son (Kyle) came from Nebraska to attend. We all had a great time! Here are a few pics of the day!