Elaina's first steps

Okay people... I know I just posted with pics of Elaina's first birthday but today, July 7, 2008, the day after her birthday, she began taking her first steps. She was taking about 3-4 steps last Thursday night (July 3, 2008) but had not tried again since then. Well, tonight just before bed time, we were in her room and she was holding Erik's finger. Well, he let go and she put one foot in front of the other and walked about 5 steps or so.... Anyway, you know the rest. We grabbed the camera and got some footage. She was so excited she was almost running into my arms. In case you are wondering what I keep handing her, it was a puzzle piece. She seemed to walk better with something in her hand. After we got done filming and put the camera away, she walked from her crib all the way across the room to her changing table. We better get ready - here she comes!!