Emma Started Walking

Emma started taking steps before she was 11 months old.  She first worked her way up to 2 or 3 steps before falling, then 5 to 7 steps at a time, then 10 or so steps.  However, on her 11 Month birthday, I was surprised to come home from work to see her walking around the whole apartment!  She's about 11.5 months old now and she still falls down, of course.  But, her walking is getting faster (gulp) and better.

Hawaii Vacation 2008

We went to Honolulu from May 30 to June 11 to visit family and attend my cousin Gavin's wedding.  We purchased two airline tickets and took Emma as a "lap baby."  Flights between Hawaii and the West Coast are about five hours or so.  Emma was really good during the flight.  She was fine during take off and landing, except that when we were returning to LA, she threw up during the descent after drinking her milk.  

We had a fantastic time in Hawaii.  Emma warmed up instantly to Grandma.  It was the first time seeing Grandma in person since she was about two months old.  She was used to seeing Grandma via webcam.  Emma was also happy to see her Uncle Clay at the airport, who she previously saw only through the Internet.  Emma also fell in love with Grandma's cats, Frosty and Tabitha.

Our vacation was fun and relaxing!  Gavin and Taryn had a beautiful wedding!  Hawaii food is onolicious!