E took her FIRST STEPS- MARCH 29

(This picture isn't of her FIRST STEPS on the 29th. It took place one week later. E was walking to Jamie's cousin Becky. Elizabeth hasnt been cooperating at home when Mommy tries taking pictures of her when she takes more steps! As soon as she see's the camera, she plops down and scoots as fast as she can, to get to mommy & camera!)

Its been a few weeks, once again, since I've updated on her. This just means, this momma has been super busy! Busy watching my baby girl, turn into a big girl! Elizabeth will be one on May 12, so, exactly one month from Easter. Where has the time gone? I do not know. But, one thing I do know, or have learned, is that its sure amazing how fast Miss E has changed from tiny baby, that had a blast just sitting in her bouncy seat and/or swing, and now, she's on the go, getting into every thing that she's not supposed to!
March 29th was my 28th birthday. I was super prgnant on my 27th birthday, so this year, I decided to make up for some lost time! Elizabeth, Nana Ann and I spent the day shopping in the Dells. E LOVES shopping as much as mommy does. The only thing is that she LOVES to take her socks off, and just drop them, well, where ever! So, while at Kohls, I found myself retracking our footsteps to locate the pair of sock E decided to ditch! So, when we shop now, I remove her socks before she can lose them! And its pointless to even try putting shoes on her. They get kicked off as soon as you get them on her chubby little feet! Its cheaper to replace socks, so, I dont even try it with shoes! Anyways, after a long day of shopping, we invited some friends over for a cook out, then we went out and celebrated at a local "establishment" while Nana and E stayed in. It was good to get out. Sunday comes around...Nana Ann leaves to go back home. Mommy & Daddy and E are trying to get ready to go out for lunch, and Miss E decided that that was the day she would take her FIRST STEPS. She took two little steps in front of Jamie & I. AMAZING! Then, ker-plunk! LOL! Later that day, when Daddy wasnt around, she took FIVE steps. Oh my goodness! What is going on! She would get so excited by this new thing she learned, that, she would just plop her butt on the floor and just smile, and try it again. I'm trying to NOT be as encouraging now. Sure! Its cute, but OMG, I am NOT ready for her to be walking! I JUST got used to her crawling and getting into every thing. NOW, its going to be a whole new ball game! Its been fun though! Every day she gets braver and braver. It just a matter of time she gives up the crawling and wants to walk everywhere!