L finally took her first knowing steps on the 6th.  A couple days later, she walked about 50 meters without assistance, a feat she’s repeated  a couple times since.  She was motivated the first time by the mini-bulldozer our neighbor had rented.  She wanted to take a look.  She’s been really into construction sites, buses, and emergency vehicles ever since our trip to NYC – all three were in abundance there.  She still flat out refuses to stand on her own (except when she’s just stopped walking), though I think it’s clear she’s capable of it at this point.

We went on our first canoeing trip as a family this weekend.  We kept it brief – just 35 minutes or so on the water, but it was very pleasant.  We saw a few great blue herons, geese, and some baby ducks.  L was very good and was almost lulled to sleep by the rocking of the boat.

Things are not always all smiles!  This is a typical reaction to not getting her way.  I try to be laid back about it.