Step One

Anna took her first step on Saturday. She was holding a calculator she was convinced was a phone and had one hand on the desk. I was sitting near her. She held out her hand and moved that right foot in my direction. The left followed. Then she tumbled. We tried to contain our excitement as not to scare her. Of course, she hasn't "stepped around" anymore since then but is doing a lot of cruising and standing. Ah, my baby isn't much of a baby anymore.

Oh, and about that birth certificate. Both the original and the new birth certificate paperwork has been filed. We have yet to receive the coveted document though. Another "benefit" of not having the birth certificate we've discovered: Can't claim Anna as a dependent on the ol' taxes. She must have a SSN fist. Delightful. Sigh.

No more baby food for us, and we're on the last container of formula. With the big 12-months in two weeks, we are soon to integrate cow's milk. As far as food is concerned, she is a fan . . . and wants to eat anytime you eat and at her regularly scheduled feedings times. Ah, the metabolism of a toddler. She adores avocado (raisin' her right, is, I believe, how the saying goes). We've also discovered Annie's Whole Wheat Bunnies; by far her fav snack. And that's why she's nearly 23 pounds--ha. But oh so cute.

Anna can say "da-da," "mama," "baby," and we're about to get "meow" out. But she jabbers garbles all day long.

In other Youree news, we're moving full-steam ahead with our major home remodel. Last weekend was filled with appliance picking. At this point now, we are waiting for working plans from the architect. This should be an interesting year--ha!

Enjoy the pics below? Notice a theme? Anna is quite the busy bee these days.

Her new Christmas gift from the grandparents. LOVES it.

Mmmhhmmm.

Cuteness and crawling--always. 

Anna and Daddy baby-proofing the drawers. Hysterical. She would NOT leave his side.

What paper? I don't know what in the world you're talking about, Mom.

Wonder who . . . .