Walker Family Memories

1. The “Older Brother” Role Has Always Been Intuitive To Bridger

  • He wouldn’t let her go, once they met
  • Empty boxes don’t feel so empty when filled with love
  • He is very patient with younger kids
  • Ready for winter weather
  • Little Sister has always known Bridger loves her, no matter what
  • He loves his sassy and stylish younger sister
  • A social distancing Sunday at home; courtesy of COVID-19
A special bond has always been between these two.

2. When Bridger Saved Our Sweet “Little Sissy”

  • Bridger and Little Sister, post-surgery
  • Close-up of Bridger’s face, immediately after surgery
  • Bridger rock hounding with Dad
  • His rock collection

3. A Little Family History, Starting With A Love Story

  • So young, so engaged, and so ready to be officially married!
  • Wedding day. Our friendship and life together is a work of love, and one we want to last forever.

5. Our Early Years, Before Bridger Was Born

  • Baby Big Sister; can’t ask for a better first-born than her
  • Big Sister, with Baby Big Brother
  • Big Sister keeps us all in fashion
  • Daddy is now ready for the ball
  • Family picture with Big Sister and Big Brother, 2012
  • Auntie Cole has always made a special effort to be there for all her nieces and nephews
  • A family day in the Snowies with our dog, Elektra
  • Let’s keep it real; everything isn’t always picture perfect in parenthood

6. To Us, It Was A Miracle When Bridger Was Born As Our Third Child

  • Bridger’s birth day, 2014
  • Big Sister loves cuddling her younger siblings
  • Big Brother Meets Baby Bridger
  • A family favorite of Bridger
  • Spilled sunblock never looks cuter than all over a toddler
  • Big Brother teaches how to play for the win
  • Bridger was over the moon about this “baby cow.” He loves ALL things baby.
  • “Let’s you get me some chocolate chips.” A nephew’s wish is Auntie Cole’s command. A lot of chocolate later…

7. And Then We Knew We Were Very Blessed When Little Sister Was Born

  • Baby Little Sister
  • Big Brother and Bridger, 2016
  • Pumpkins, pictures, and mazes are just three of our autumn traditions
  • Big Sister is gentle and always ready to do whatever needed to cheer up a sad face
  • Big Brother is a fierce competitor and dotingly looks after his siblings
  • Bridger, imagining trick-or-treat candy
  • Little Sister, less than a year old
  • A shoutout to Super Aunts everywhere: LIFE IS SO MUCH BRIGHTER WITH YOU; THANK YOU
  • Bridger and Little Sister have always played together
  • Bridger with Great-Grandpa, after Great-Grandma’s funeral
  • And just like that, love goes beyond time
  • Big Sister, a true peacemaker, huge help to Mom and Dad, and the creative mind of the family
  • Big Brother, a mentor to Bridger and Little Brother in many ways, and dedicated to goals
  • Bridger, a loving soul with a pure and valiant heart, who has a way with words and logic
  • Little Sister, a miss who packs more spunk and spirit in her small frame than Elsa + Anna
  • Luckiest parents to have all of the kids we do
  • Our family, 2018

8. Fairly Recently, We Became A Family Of Seven

  • Little Brother makes five kids
  • Did someone say baby? Bridger LOVES babies!
  • Parenthood: tough, but so worth it!
  • Dad and the older kids have been working on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Three boys!

And then one Friday afternoon, Bridger and Little Sister played at some friends’ house, in their yard. The friends’ dog charged towards them, and Bridger chose to save Little Sister’s life.

And Auntie Cole shared his story on Instagram.

9. Love Then Poured Into Our Home From Every Corner of the Planet and Changed Our Lives Forever

  • Bridger and his Flash action figure
  • “The Bravest Man Alive” title
  • Bridger is excited to own a camera
  • A spectacular geode
  • Bret Michaels, thank you for giving us something to believe in: the compassion and love a new friend can give. Bridger was deeply touched by your video message to him.
  • This made Mom cry; Little Sister loves it
Thank you for literally sending love to Bridger, and our family. YOU are our heroes!

10. We Were Invited to Spend a Day With The F-22 Demo Team

  • The team members were awesome
  • Bridger and Dad
  • Thank you, armed forces!
  • A day to remember forever

11. We’ve Been DoingThe Balancing Act Of Normal Family Life With Focusing On Bridger’s Recovery

  • Mom, Bridger, and his special sunflowers
  • Gardening with Mom
  • Raksha Bandhan: A new Walker family tradition
  • Mom and the girls are ready for a hike
  • Some of the local responders who helped our family immediately after Bridger was attacked. Thank you, heroes!
  • Thank you, Cheyenne Fire Department!
  • Our dogs, Thor and Elektra, have been helping Bridger to heal wounds seen and unseen
  • The kids adore their new “Uncle Bo” (Jackson). Dad was (and still is) in awe of his childhood hero.
Give them sunshine, and they will grow until the harsh weather comes. Give them love, and they will grow no matter what seasons bring.

12. In August, We Went to New York City

  • Times Square
  • Thank you for exceptional care, Dr. Bhanusali
  • After another surgery
  • Given the choice between visiting Central Park or this Fire Department, Bridger chose the Hell’s Kitchen FDNY. Thank you, heroes!

13. And We, Like So Many Other Families, Wonder What This School Year Will Bring, As We Try To Get Ready For It

  • @vanillatrill3 Thank you!!
  • Bridger requested a Spider Man web for his school cut
  • Brothers are powered up with fresh cuts