Baby Steps!!

Our little walker...just after the big moment

Hey, Dougie!! You took your first steps last evening, and DeeDee and Papa were there for the big event!! We were so excited to see you let go and take four little baby steps right into your Mama's arms!!

Your Mama had to go out to a dinner last night, so Papa and I came over to babysit. We beat you home because you had to go to the doctor for your 1-year check-up. You weigh 25 lbs., just like your Mama did at her first birthday, and you are 29 inches tall. You did not get any shots because you had an ear infection. The doctor gave you Amoxicillan instead...the first antibiotic that you have had to take. You are a very strong, healthy boy. You don't like going to the doctor...your Mama said that you cried the entire time you were there.

Thank you, Aunt Katie and Uncle Michael!!

After you got home, we got to see you open your birthday present from Aunt Katie and Uncle Michael. They got you a really cool letter train that spells your name. You had fun playing with your new train.

While we were waiting for your Mama's ride to arrive, we were sitting in the front room by the computer. You pulled up on the shelves on the room separator. You let go and took those first four baby steps!! It was a really big moment for all of us.

After Mama left, Papa and DeeDee took you to Havana to have some of your favorite food...black beans and rice. After dinner, we took you home and put you to bed. It had been a very momentous day and you were beat. You fell asleep immediately!!

DeeDee is sorry that she has been so busy that she has not gotten to blog about our trip to Boston. We had a wonderful time, and I will share our adventures on our blog very soon.

Love ya, Dougie. See you soon.