Digi Goodness

Journaling reads, 13 month milestone. You had been taking a few steps in a row, here and there for a few weeks. During the days leading up to us leaving for Hawaii, Papaw kept saying “She’s going to be walking when she gets back. She’s going to be walking down Waikiki Beach!” We were all waiting in aticipation, when all the little steps would string themselves together, and you’d take off running.

And take off you did, arms in the air, full speed across Gramma’s living room one of the first nights we were there. You’d run from one couch to the other, the short distance from the room squealing with pride. The next morning Mimi looked at me and said, “I don’t think she’s crawled since she woke up!” Since then, you have been upright and vertical any chance you get.

In the beginning your arms were always up in the air for balance, but then you learning you could carry things with you; sippy cup, corn on the cob, mum-mum cracker, and you’re off ready to conquer the world. Now you’re arms are down at your sides, without a care in the world.

This is still in my "to print" folder. I'm waiting to gather a few more digi-layouts to print before sending it out. I love the action of the shot, and how Ava looks like she's all alone on the beach. It's only been two months, but Ava has really changed physically since then. She's leaner than when this was taken, and she's definitely taller. It's true, it all happens so fast!