Headline News: Calder walked!!

Well exciting news in our household - today Calder finally took his first steps on his own! He and I were in our first music class together this morning, sitting in a circle with the other parents and babies, and he took 3 steps on his own! I was so very excited, as were the other parents! So far he's taken a couple of other little steps, and Daddy got to see some too tonight as well! Yay! He's still very apprehensive but he's trying his hardest! Yay, Calder!

Also, Calder had a fantastic time at my Mother's 50th Birthday Bash on Saturday night. We were lucky to get him down for a nap that lasted till about 7 when we left, so he was well-rested for the night ahead of him - which lasted until 11:45 when we left. Calder outlasted a lot of the guests. :) Even I was tired before him! He did a great job, hardly fussed at all, and gave out plenty of smiles and hugs to people. Here are a few images from the party:

Calder and Daddy



Our Little Family



My sister, myself and the Birthday Girl!!



Here are also a few pictures from the past few days or so - this first one is where Calder (who is quickly becoming a climber) climbed into his rocking chair, turned himself around and was extremely proud of himself. I have to watch that he doesn't do that when I am not looking, it's still a bit of a fall for him, and he's not yet sure of how to get down himself. :)



When Gary got back from San Francisco, he had some great gifts for Calder - some fun shirts (ie; "I get my good looks from my Dad" emblazoned on the front) and also a new toy for Calder. Well Calder has tried this toy, and never mind that it plays songs or makes animal noises like Calder normally loves - what he loves the most about this toy is the spinning action and subsequent noise it makes when he presses the center button. :) Here is Daddy showing Calder his new toy.



I couldn't resist taking this picture. Normally Calder does not like it when I vacuum - the noise, the fact that he has to be in his playpen when I do - who knows - but a few days ago when I was vacuuming the family room I caught him contently watching me. What a cutie.


I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week!