One Small Step For Baby...

She did it!!!

Brooke took her first steps last night. She didn't really know she was doing it, but hey it happened. I was lying on the floor next to her, she was standing holding my cell phone, and there she went. She took two wobbly steps! 

As for the rest of the evening, she was very serious about pushing this thing around. 

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Ten Months! That's almost a year!

To Our Sweet Girl:
You are ten months old, and we can't believe it. Every day you are becoming more independent, and your personality is shining through. You already know how to melt our hearts with one look. Daddy and I constantly say what a miracle and blessing you are in our lives. You are such a good baby. Everyone loves you. You are complimented daily on how beautiful and sweet you are by most everyone we meet. Here are some things that stand out about you at 10 months old:
1) You do your silly scrunchy nose face at will.
2) You have 6 teeth.
3) You enjoy screaming and yelling at the top of your lungs; you think this is hilarious.
4) You are so easy to get to sleep at night. We just put on your lullaby CD, say prayers, give hugs and kisses, and lay you down. As soon as you make your way onto your tummy you are out until morning.
5) You can multitask while standing. You often clap or hold an object above your head while standing unassisted. You are soooo ready to take your first steps any day now, but I think you enjoy crawling too much.
6) You call Daddy "Dadda" when you see him.
7) You have grasped the concept of "mine". No, you can't say the word, but you cry when something of yours is taken away.
8) When you hear applause on TV, you start clapping.
9) You despise your carseat and the idea of being strapped into it. You fight it every time.
10) You give kisses. By this I mean you lean forward with an open mouth for a big wet one. It's the sweetest thing.

We love you baby girl! You are soooo special to us.

Love,
Mommy & Daddy

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A Happy Easter

We headed to "the Braunf" on Friday to spend Easter weekend with my family. We mostly relaxed and enjoyed quality time with the fam. Sunday was really nice with a great morning service. One of my favorite things about Easter service at my home church is placing flowers on the cross in honor of the Resurrection. Brooke helped me place flowers on the cross this time. 

After church, we had a yummy brunch at the hospital of all places! When we got home, we hid eggs all over the back yard and invited the neighbor boys to come find them. (Kendra had to leave after church, so she couldn't hunt, and Brooke doesn't get the egg thing yet.) It was a really wonderful time! 

NOTE: Brooke did have a bow in her "hair", but by the time we brought the camera out she wanted no part of the bow.

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Funny Face

We decided to head to MP this past week since it was Spring Break. David enjoyed all the relaxation that comes with being at home with his mom and her great cooking. Diana and Richard treated us to dinner Wednesday night, which was really nice. One night after dinner Brooke decided to put on a little show...

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