At 13 months and one week, Ava is walking. It was kind of funny because Brad and I were sitting in front of the TV discussing whether or not she would be walking well by Christmas, and we thought there was probably a chance she would be taking a few steps by then. It wasn't a half hour later, and we noticed her taking a couple small steps between the end table and couch. Soon she was up to 4 to 5 steps between the ottoman and couch. She was so excited at her new found skill! We continued to move the ottoman farther and farther away, and she would keep walking to and from it, and we'd clap for her each time she made it successfully. Grandpa & Grandma VanMeeteren already got to witness her walking around. Today is only her second full day of walking, and she is cruising around the living room from one piece of furniture to another like a pro. For not really moving much at all two months ago, she has amazed us at her progress. Now, the mischief really begins!
