Eliza Wren's first steps

Yesterday afternoon we were all chillin' together in the living room when Eliza Wren decided to take her first big steps!  She loved the cheering we showered her with and gave us a few different takes - so I was able to catch a step or two on video. :)

Just 1 day shy of her 16 month birthday, she's well ahead of her sister's walking ability at this age! :)

Happy 16 months, sweet girl!  We're glad you're stepping into toddler-hood - fun times ahead!

 (photo taken by Meredith)

practicing those steps...

Meredith has been having some exciting practice time with her fun new game - walking!

Here she is on the verge of a few strides...

She made it!

Later...when Daddy's home, they had another practice session.

(first - some tickle time!)

Gearing up for the course - pacing out the race in her mind. ;)

And, she's off!!

News Flash!

It has happened...

Meredith took her first steps on her own this week! :)

A little girl couldn't have been prouder - giggling and glowing in the praise (hip-hip-hoorays!) of her parents. She took several steps in between us on her own - back and forth, and back and forth - loving it (and all the commotion we were making). :)

You Go Girl!

The next day MJ and I made a trip to the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia with friends. It was a great outing for MJ to with her new-found independence and an opportunity to get some serious practice in...

First a stop in the transportation area.

This little girl can never have enough time with trucks these days :)

Then, on to shopping!

This little kiddo got it down pat pretty quickly with an attitude that said, "I can totally do this on my own." And, she did. (Mama is thrilled!!!)

freshly baked bread - an excellent choice.

shopping buddies. :)

Anna Kate sweetly shared her pineapple with MJ

...since she noticed MJ was a bit heavy on the canned goods inventory. ;)