Perambulatory baby!

Sophie walked! All by herself! She's been walking to my hands for a week or two now, but it hadn't really clicked in her head that she could walk without me right there. Last night we were visiting at my parents' house, all of us in the living room. Sophie just out of the blue stood up, balanced herself, and walked clear across the room, all on her own! It's like a lightbulb went off in her head - hey, I can DO this!
Of course there was much cheering and clapping, so we repositioned her on the other side of the room and sure enough, she did it again! The funniest part was how excited she got over it - she'd throw herself at me and wiggle and squirm and kick her legs and laugh and laugh. What a ham!
All the while, Deet sat on the floor and calmly watched her do this - he can't be bothered to walk. Why should he, when we carry him wherever he needs to go?
Earlier today, Erich warned me that Deet was going into the bathroom. The cat's litter box is in there, so it's strictly off-limits to babies. I didn't feel like getting up, so I just called Deet. "Here Deet, c'mere boy! Come see me!" I wasn't actually sure he'd answer, but he whipped right around, kicked it into high gear and charged halfway across the house so I could pick him up, grinning hugely the entire time. It took awhile to get across to him the concept of coming when I call, but now that he's got it, he shows it off at every opportunity!

The best mother there is!

And she's all MINE! Well, I have to share her with my siblings, but I'm the closest to her, so HA! ;o)

She bought me a card reader for my camera/computer! Now I can share pictures all day long!

Or rather, I could, if my camera was working. Let's hope it's just the batteries, of which I have none.

But at least I have some stored up to share!


Erich had to get some clothes at the police outfitters store in Austin, and he came home bearing gifts for all. Zoe loves her shirt! And I get such a kick out of this picture - she really has her own distinctive style. (She asked for the watch to be strapped to her upper arm, and she wore those gloves for three days straight before Gabby finally persuaded her to let her wear them for a little while.)

Baby Trooper!

The twins are getting more rambunctious, and they tend to squash each other a lot when they're put together. Sophie especially likes to sit on her brother's head. He doesn't think it's near as funny as she does!

Hey 'Lista, recognize the outfit? :o)

More future troopers! (Although I actually hope not - my heart couldn't take it.) Gabby's shirt has a trooper's patch on it.

Gabby modeling Turkish and Turkish modeling his handsome collar, made by my friend Tara of Tack-A-Tack. If you need a collar or anything else for your animal, be it dog, cat, horse or camel, she's the best! (www.tackatack.com) And no, she's not paying me. ;o)