First Steps

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Yesterday Devin was home from work and we were sitting on the couch, Eva was walking around holding on the furniture. The all of a sudden she let go of the couch, turned and walked about 6 steps to the ottoman! We were so excited. We cheered and clapped for her. I don't even think she knew what was going on. It was so sweet for both of us to see her first steps. The only bad thing is that I missed the very first one b/c my eyes were glued to some lame movie on the Disney channel about a chicken mascot. But I teared up nonetheless. Are we cheesy first-time-parents or what? Eva also started climbing on the dishwasher. I think they must design them to hold the weight of a baby, even babies that weigh a ton of bricks like ours.

And as promised, Teresa's baby bump. Keep in mind that she still has 2 and a half months until her due date. And her belly was about half this size when I saw her ten days ago. All I can say is "poor little dear". I don't know where those babies are going to go! I can't imagine having twins but I'm happy that we are going to have a set in our family. Eva is going to just love her two little cousins. (p.s. Teresa's blog is private but just let me know if you want an invite. Blog Lurkers welcome. Shandi, you're already on the list.)


And let's not forget the birthday of the second most important person in the family. (Babies come first, of course.) My very own Devin dear. He is the big 29 today and not very excited to be so old, uh, I mean young. But it is better than next year's birthday, right? Today I made him his favorite dessert (cherry dance bars, lovingly known as CDB's) for breakfast and the day is just beginning. I won't post the rest of my surprises b/c I don't want to ruin it for him. And he deserves the best surprises and loves b/c he is the sweetest husband and dad ever and I just love him to pieces. I made the perfect choice for the most important choice. Happy Birthday, Honey Pooh Bear! (just kidding, that's not what I call him. But feel free to tease him relentlessly about it.)