Firsts…

We've had a fun, busy, and VERY EXCITING week! Over the weekend, we took Alyssa to pick strawberries with my parents (a first for her Daddy, too!) Once she discovered that the red berries were very tasty, there was no stopping her! We sat her down between the rows and she was after any berry that she could reach. The juice was running down her chin and arms and she loved every second! Thankfully, Tula was quick with the Zout! and all the juice came right out of her dress.

After her bath, Alyssa got to ride on the tractor with Seanachai... she was waving frantically and squealing with delight. Another converted John Deere fan!

Finally, I told you that she has been standing on her own a bit over the last week or so. I told my parents on Thursday of last week that I thought she'd be walking by the end of the week. I was one day off because SHE STARTED ON MONDAY! At first, she was taking a step or two and then clapping for herself (a balance hazard on wobbly legs!) which made her fall down. She spent all day yesterday practicing her new skill... she would set herself against the windowsill or the bottom stair and then push off to give it a try! By the time Mike got home yesterday evening, she was able to walk 5 steps to get a hug from him! And the chase is on.......

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