5.26.2009

the walking continues

so the first day Bel walked she took a 4 day hiatus, but she has officially taken off. She is a happier girl and way more independent and self entertaining now that she can explore, reach new heights, see new things - she is content just walking from room to room for big chunks of time - then she'll stop for a little attention and as soon as I try to confine her to playing a game with me - she's off touring the house again.

We took this a few days ago and she has gotten even better - you'll have to pardon the shaking and whirring... again.
Also - happy birthday to me! It was a super fantastic day - this handsome guy took our early rising sweetheart while I slept - he made all our meals for the day AND had cake and presents for me too! It was such a good day.
that looks like a lot of candles on that cake and it is missing 3 - yikes - I'm closer to 30 than I am to 20!

I was so excited about my shirt from my sis and my sleeveless bike jersey from my honey I wore them both for most of the day

8 comments:

abby o said...

Umm, I've got an idea what you can get Ryan for Father's Day: a camera.

Grandma Cindy said...

Great idea Abby a camera would be perfect!!! That way Christine you can pick out the one you want. Sorry we all missed your big day:( but sure hope it was a good one. Can't wait to see you and do some playing. Belen is doing great with her walking before you know it she will be running. XOXO

Jen said...

You guys are so fun... I miss you!

Katie Jane said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am so late. Sorry!!

Karen said...

So is my Sony going down that path to rickety clickety too??? Actually I don't mind as long as I get to keep watching those photos. Bel really just took off. I am so glad Ryan took care of you on your birthday, since I didn't. Gordo came home for the weekend so we celebrated his birthday on your day.... but we were thinking of you too! Sure do love you!

Laur said...

I am so proud of Bel! She is doing awesome at walking. Don't practice it too much or she will be running sooner than later! :) I can't wait to see you guys this summer.

xoxo
Laur

Mandy said...

Happy Birthday Christine! What a cute picture of you and your cake! Hope this next year is full of nothing but happiness for you!

Heather said...

Happy late birthday! A new biking jersey, way to go Ryan good picking! Such a cute color. I want to see more cute pics of you and Bel on your bike. Cute, cute!