Monday, October 5, 2009

Going Vertical

He officially walks!!!

About 3 weeks ago we counted 7 steps. We were all so excited to count his steps, that he was counting too. "One, free, four, even" He was still pretty cautious and only walked between furniture and people. But now he goes across the entire room. We are absolutely thrilled! He still seems to think it's pretty neat and has his smile plastered on his sweet face. We are excited for this new phase and still enjoy the imploring look with raised arms when he wants to be carried. It does feel a little strange that we took down the gate blocking the stairs before he was a proficient walker. That just felt a little backwards. I also am surprises by his vocabulary and understanding, because he didn't walk I kept thinking he was younger than his age.

At the beginning of the school year Janae and Marianne got the hair cut short above their shoulders. I think they look so cute. I really haven't taken a good picture of them, but they did get their school pictures taken this week. This is my cute Janae who is growing into a beautiful and kind young lady.

2 comments:

Tara said...

They are both really cute. Your family seems so sweet! Congrats on the walking!

Carly Barker said...

Love Janae's haircut--it makes her look older! Hard to believe she will be in YW next year! Love to all your family!