Last week Dan and I were playing with Courtney when she took a step! It was one of those things we will remember forever as we started laughing and hugging our girl. Then, of course, we had to see it again and again. We have some grandparents who are dying to see those little steps even though she is a long way from being an independent walker.
Here is another video of Courtney reading her books. I know the book is upside down, but it is a wordless book so it shouldn't matter:)
The pantry...
The table and chairs...
and a draw of her very own! We created this drawer for her a while ago and it only led to her exploring all the other cabinets...
We left this cabinet "unbabyproofed" since it was just tupperware and she thinks its fun!
Ashley came for a visit (in her cute hat!) on a beautiful January day! Can't say that very often!
We visited grandma and grandpa in Joplin. It must have been a quick visit since this was the only picture I got.
We visited Megan at MU for dinner and a little playtime at Meg's apartment.
Courtney is eating a ton of table food now and I gave her a whole strawberry just to see what she would do. She gnawed on it for quite a while, but would also shudder every now and then from it sourness - but went back for more!
Last weekend was GORGEOUS weather for February so we had a meal outside. Courtney just sat on this blanket and munched on her food for about 20 minutes. I wish she would sit that still inside!
We have had this car toy for awhile, but it wasn't getting much use so I stored it in the basement. I just got it out thinking Courtney might start to practice walking on it. This is literally her second push around the living room and we grabbed the camera. I thought it was hilarious how quick she had to walk to keep up! You might also notice our barricade into the kitchen and tv of the coffee table, ottoman and carseat:)
Tomorrow Courtney turns 10 months! Here are some of her best videos over the past month!
Courtney has the best laugh! It is my favorite sound in the world! Who knew taking a bib away from a baby could be the most fun game?!
Here is Courtney riding her new horsie! It makes her excited and she always opens her mouth when we start the noises!
Courtney got a kitchen for Christmas and here she is pretending to wash dishes and pick out what's for dinner in the fridge?
When we went to Joplin for Christmas, grandma Leslie was practicing her piano for church and Courtney joined in on "Angels We Have Heard On High" with the glorias - pretty cute!
I like grandpa's hat!
Checking out grandma's snowflakes.
Where's Courtney?
Having fun with family!
Playing cards...Courtney won.
Here I am being an overprotective mommy, but she already has so few eyebrows...why burn them off?
Checking out her presents at grandma's!
Jody made us a calendar with pictures of Courtney! 
Here is James practicing his Spanish alphabet on Courtney's new Christmas toy...and we caught him with it several other times throughout the weekend!
Showing off her new clapping skills. 
Courtney was helping Grandma Leslie practice the piano and sang along to the "gloria's" on Angels We Have Heard on High - well moaned along.
Opening her stocking. 
Helping dad with a big gift.
I wonder what this present could be? I hope it's for me!
Yeah - what a fun gift! This rocking horse, trots, neighs and...
makes Courtney smile!
Clapping for Christmas!
Another gift was a big kitchen...this is the aftermath of our gifts and trying to put the kitchen together.
