Totally Tessa and Teah: 01.09

Friday, January 30, 2009

A Little Explanation

The next three videos show what a few days can do as far as confidence goes. I have been cruising around furniture and standing/walking by holding one of Mom or Dad's fingers for the longest time. It wasn't until very recently that I discovered I could stand without holding onto anything at all (with a lot of encouragement). I have taken a few steps but am much more comfortable crawling right now. I don't think it will be long though until I am taking on the house by foot rather than by knee!

You mean I can stand on my own?

With a little help (and lots of encouragement) I am learning that I can stand (on purpose) without holding on!

No Help Necessary...

I am now able to stand up in the middle of a room without pulling myself up first--just not so sure what to do once I'm up.

So Confident, I could Laugh ...Literally

As you can tell, I am quite proud of my ability to stand. Look out world!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

My First Steps!

I've recently gotten up the courage to finally let go and stand on my own.

I went even further by taking about five steps!

I am so proud of myself that I clap and squeal when I practice.

Love those Magnetic Letters

Monday, January 26, 2009

Check out those Pearly Whites!

I'm sure you've been noticing by my latest pictures that I am getting a mouthful of teeth. Mom isn't even sure how many I have yet because I won't let her look (the only way she can see is if Dad holds me upside down). Whatever the count, there are a bunch. No wonder I've been a little cranky lately!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Trip to Oregon

We just got back from Oregon to celebrate Grandma and Aunt Tammara's birthdays. I am getting pretty good at traveling.

I had a great time with everyone. Here is a picture of me and Aunt Em.

I love playing with my cousins Calvin and Sam.

Happy Birthday Grandma Nadine!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Buckin' Bronco

Go horsey go!

I'm ready for the real thing!

A Little More Practice

So, I'm still not walking (alone anyway) but I'm getting close. (As you can see I'm barely holding on.) Mom and Dad have determined that I don't do anything without being 100% sure. Mom thinks I'm going to be a perfectionist like my dad. What's wrong with that?

Ready for Gymnastics?

I love to stand on my head and giggle.

Peek a boo!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Spaghetti

Mom and Dad have discovered that I am much more willing to

eat different things if I can do it myself.

I don't see what all the fuss is about...this is easy!

Who Knew Clean up Could be Fun?

Helping Mom put away our village Christmas snow.

I think I got it all.

Hey..how did that get up there?

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Good Morning!

Mmmm...Love those pancakes!

All in a Morning's Work

Mom decided to follow me around with the camera this morning to see if she could capture the mischief I can get into in a span of about 15 minutes. Trust me, this is nothing. Mom says she can't keep up so she may as well join me...whatever that means. First stop: the bookshelf...