6/30/2009

a walk on the wild side

My almost 17 month old is FINALLY walking!  He took a few steps months ago but has never managed to just take off and go.  Well, the night we got home from Florida we set him down on the ground and off he walked, and he hasn't stopped since!

Here he is that first night, walking down the hall between Mommy and Daddy.  His walk is a little wild...he has a slight sway of the leg and twist of the hip, but it's cute nonetheless.
He'd walk to me, then turn around and head back to Daddy...Then they would celebrate with a big, group hug. We may have overreacted to such an event, but this has been a LONG time coming!

Way to walk, Jamers! Enjoy your newfound freedom! I'm sure enjoying it...you were getting a little heavy.

8 comments:

sarita said...

I bet it was a trip to the happiest place on earth that did the trick!

Way to go, James!

Megan said...

Aww, yay, James! Mason just started walking too. He takes 8ish steps at a time and I overreact EVERY time! :)

The Unprocessed Project said...

Good job, James!!

Unknown said...

I love these pictures, setting records just like his cousins, Im so sad Im missing these first steps, still in a little disbelief, only missed it by a week.

Janelle said...

Way to go James!!! We knew you could do it!!! His walk may be unique, but it sure is adorable!!!

The Lamb Family said...

Yay for James! Caylee was much happier when she discovered how to walk. I bet your glad that he's walking now that you don't have to carry him as much anymore;)

Audrey said...

I feel your pain my almost 30 pounder waited until 16 months too. I think my back is finally recovering.

Sarah said...

YAY!!!! I love that third photo -- he looks like he is doin' the dance to "Thriller." lol What a cute boy! (Cute jammies too!)