And So It Begins . . . Upright Mobility!

You've been asking if Julia is walking yet and the answer has been - well, she takes a step or two, but it doesn't really count. Well, now it counts. Last Thursday (6/10/10) she took six steps in a row before deciding to sit down; two days later, she took nine, but would not repeat what she had done no matter what we said or tempted her with. Today, however, Julia decided that it was time to walk and she has been walking about all night (with a few crawling stints in between). The following are some photos and a video of our little zero to 60 girl, doing her thing!

Sweet 16

Dad unit here. Julia just turned 16 months last week, and we are having so very much fun. Julia has begun to say a few words, although nothing consistent. We tend to play a game where I swear she'll say something to one of us but she'll not repeat it to the other. Words we "think" she is saying include" light, hat, down and fan. I also maintain that Julia said "Addy," meaning "daddy" the other day, but Wendy says it doesn't count!

Julia is developing a very sweet personality. She loves to gently put her nose to your nose and then sometimes give a kiss. Very tender. Of course, she also has been exerting her independence, and our quiet baby has her moments of making herself known. But that comes with the territory.

As for this daddy, I couldn't be happier. We have a wonderful little girl!