Sunday, May 27, 2012

baby steps


There's something in the Young family genetic code that prevents early walkers.  13 mo, 14 mo and Maddox topping out at 15 1/2 months.  So I'm still not holding my breath that Ryder will be an official walker anytime soon, but these pictures give me hope.  He took his first official step during the prayer at a church meeting.  It's a good thing I was doing the one-eyed peek otherwise I would have missed it (Kylie also rolled over for the first time during a church meeting, the spirit works in mysterious ways).  A couple of days later he was showing off and standing by himself for the first time so I wanted to take a picture for Jason who was out of town.  I had him all posed with Veggie Straws to keep him balanced, because it's scientifically proven that he can't stand without something in his hand and Veggie Straws just somehow make the whole world come into balance.  So there I was snapping away...


when lo and behold...hey, hey, hey with a shimmy and a shake he was off and took NINE steps!  Just count them...






(And there's Ninja Maddox in the background.  Yeah, 5AM yesteday found me in the garage digging out that Halloween costume because 3 year olds have no concept of time, or holidays, and when that boy gets something in his head there's just no changing his mind.  And then he wore it for 2 days straight until I got tired of untying it everytime he had to go potty)




Would you just look at the smile on that boys face? That is 100% pure unfiltered pride and joy.  Which could only be outdone by the look on my own face (and shrills, shrieks, clapping, hugs, kisses and minor mauling).  So glad I captured this huge milestone on camera. I think he loves to bask in the lime light and knew exactly what he was doing.  Little showoff. Do I dare say that face makes me want to have a hundred more babies?

5 comments:

Janessa said...

Score on capturing all that on camera! So exciting!!! That look on his face is just too darn cute! I can totally hear you shrieking and squealing with every step. You're such a fun mom! I can't wait to see him in action in person in a mere week and a half! Until then, give that boy (and the cute ninja) some lovin for me:)

Chelsea said...

nice!!!! he is way too cute, and I am so glad you put down your mop and bucket and toilet bowl brush and broom and dusters and sponges and sprays and vacuums so that you could capture this moment. Super mom!

Nichols Family said...

awwww, I can't believe it! He's growing up so fast, he's so darn adorable. :)

Jodee said...

Ha Ha, I love Chelsea's comment ;)
He is adorable and looks so very proud of himself.
And what is it with having to hold something in their hands?

nicole said...

I think the same thing when my little guy smiles at me. Like, how could I possibly not want ten more of him. However, he does not have the same effect on my husband.