And she's off! I'm so proud of my 13-and-a-half-month-old niece, Madison. She is beginning to take her first steps on her own! Wobbly as she may be, and as hard as she can fall, she is absolutely captivating to watch.
Not only does Maddie like short walks in the living room, she also now enjoys other grown-up things, like evening rides in her Daddy's truck,

cheering on the Greensboro Grasshoppers,
talking on her cellie,

and perusing an assortment of reading selections.

I can hardly believe how quickly the past few months have gone. It has been an indescribable joy to watch this little one grow every day! Thank you, God, for Maddie Grace!