Walking, for real

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Yesterday, she walked from the kitchen to the front door, but I didn't witness it. I think she is a little more unstable today because of the shoes (we had just come from outside...)

Life changes now that she can walk!

Silly Lily

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Weekend Getaway

We had fun in Saluda, NC this past weekend. Lily walked to Grandmama a few times--yea, Lily! She pushed her stroller up and down the sidewalk for about an hour. She walked in a mountain stream for the first time, and really wanted to sit in it, but we didn't have her swim diaper. We went to two Farmers' Markets in Asheville, and she ate a LOT of watermelon.

Splash

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Fun in the sun

Three different playgrounds---she loves them all, as long as there are other kids and swings. But the water is the best!

One Year Old!

Lily wonders why I have been holding out on her--this cake is pretty good stuff! She had so much fun watching her cousins play, and wishing she could run around with them.

She is SO close to walking. On the evening of her birthday, she started standing up in the middle of the floor. Now she has taken some steps, but they are more like delayed falling into my arms than walking.

Missoula vacation

We had so much fun in Missoula! Lily thrived on all the new experiences, and loved meeting everyone. And of course she loves it when people love her! So many firsts on this trip--first plane ride, first chocolate ice cream, first hike, first romp with older kids. Thanks to John and Denise for being such generous and caring hosts, Caroline for all the fun, Rick for making a long trek to see us, and everyone else. We hope to come back before she turns 2.