It's Official

Well, as much as I hate to admit it, Leah is growing up. She is officially a toddler. About a month ago she took her first steps and over the past week she has gone from taking a couple of steps to walking everywhere. She still isn't very steady, but she's getting better at it every day. She can even stand up without pulling up on anything. She is so proud of herself. We are proud of her, too.

Pushing her babydoll. Beginning to walk longer distances (one week ago). She thinks she has this walking thing perfected (today). This one is a freebie just because I think it is cute.

Thanksgiving

Okay, so I'm quite a bit late getting this post on here, but at least I made it before Christmas! For a little over a week before Thanksgiving day, Leah had a cold. We decided to go to our family Thanksgiving anyway. Leah did well although you could tell she didn't feel well. You'll see that in the pics later. When we were about 45 minutes from home she began to get very upset to the point there was nothing I could do to keep her calm. She was just screaming at times. By the time we got home, she had a temp of 102.5 and was miserable. We had a long night and headed to the doc the next morning. I am so thankful for a peds group that is open around the holidays and on Saturdays! Thankfully, she did not have an ear infection or strep. The doc diagnosed her with a sinus infection, gave us an antibiotic and the next day she was a different little girl.

Here are a few photos from the day.

Grump is always up to something!

All of the grandchildren.

Can you tell Leah doesn't feel very well?

Great-grandchildren... including one on the way.

We also surprised my brother and sister-in-law with a baby shower.

Boy, does he have a lot to learn!