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First Steps!

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Ava took her first steps last night! Well, technically, she took one step at her 9 month well-baby visit, but we didn't really count that as "walking". Last night I was sitting on the loveseat, and Ava was standing in front of me, with her hands on my knees. Scott was sitting a few feet away in a chair, so I pulled my knees back from her, leaned down, pointed to Scott, and said "Go see Daddy!" And she did! It was all of three steps, but she did them all on her own, without falling!

Scott and I were so excited - I'm sure Ava was wondering what all of the cheering and hugging was about. :)

I'm just so happy that it took place at home, and when both Scott and I were there to see it. It feels like we're really moving to the next phase with her.

WOW!

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Lisa said…
SO exciting!! They are just growing up way too darn fast... but these milestones are so fun. Pretty soon Ava and Dylan will be able to chase each other around!
April 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Typical Suburban Family said…
Let the childproofing begin!! That is so exciting that she is starting to walk. Owen is almost crawling, but really has no motivation to do it since big brother Ryan hands him anything and everything he could possibly want/need. haha! Miss you guys!

Jean
http://yahres.blogspot.com/
April 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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