Sunday, July 13, 2008

baby steps

Malia officially took her first steps today! She had been toying with the idea for a few weeks, but hadn't quite done it yet - at least not while I was looking.
Wayne and I were at my parents house for Sunday dinner and Malia was going up and down the two flights of stairs with my dad following behind (she's just learned the "down" technique as well). Soon, my dad came up and announced she was "ready to start walking". He brought her up where everyone could see and my mom stood about 4 feet from her with her arms outstretched. Then, giggling and smiling, Malia walked from my dad to my mom. I was so proud!!

DA-DA

And while I'm documenting "firsts" I should also say Malia has been saying "dada" for a while now. Even though she says it in a string like, "da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da" it still counts as "dada" right? :)

We're so proud of our little girl. She's growing up so fast!

4 comments:

Vika said...

Mary, that is so cute... I am so proud that you took a picture. And, I love the dada... Malik actually says his name, bah, bah, bah... :) Malia is so cute. Watch out she will be running here soon

Le'o Hafoka said...

I jus LOOOOOOOVE hearing about Malia and whats goin on in the fam. Thanks for keeping us posted, Mar. U da BEST! luv-Le'o

Kimberly said...

First steps! . . . that is SOOO fun! Your blog is so cute . . . I read your flight story and I feel all your pain--I think I have mentally blocked all memories of my flight experiences with kids. Just too tramatic!
Happy Summer!

KEaka said...

This is such a cute pix Mary. She's a cutie and she's so lucky to have wonderful parents like you and Wayne. Hope all is well miss you guys.