She's Walking !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Independence is upon us, HVN has been taking two to three steps over the last few weeks. However last weekend while at Grandma and Grand daddy Nicely's she took eight to ten consecutive steps so I knew this week would be exciting. Hope is officially walking and loves her independence. Like others she gives a little squeal everytime she falls and we encourage her to get back up and she does. She'll shake it off and be so proud of herself when she gets back up reaches her destination! I love the look when she's walking as a beginner with both hands in the air to maintain balance, with it comes a little waddle as she's concentrating on each step.
Last night we took her to a high school football game and the bleachers were too boring. I had to walk her up and down the sideline, sometimes she wanted my hand and sometimes not. All the while she was watching the lights, clapping with the band, waving "Hi" to many she doesn't know and loving her new gift of walking.
This picture was taken at the park yesterday afternoon, Rick's day off is on Friday so we had as much family fun as possible!!!!