The BEST Christmas Present of All...

I guess as I've gotten older, there just isn't anything I just HAVE to have for Christmas. Most times, I'm pretty hard-pressed to even come up with anything at all. I guess I just already have what I want: a beautiful daughter, a wonderful husband who is an AMAZING Daddy, a large and precious family, the dearest of friends, a cozy little home, an awesome Church family, and so on, and so on...I'm sure you get the picture. I'm just not lacking much in my little life.

I only Really wanted one thing this Christmas, and boy, did Santa deliver!!

If you didn't know, we've been waiting for the Princess to decide she was ready to walk on her own. She's known how for quite some time, she's just smart enough to know she can still be carried around on her throne (Momma's hip). She has taken a step here and there, but nothing steady or consistent. Until December 23...

Justin called me at work, with such excitement in his voice that I thought he'd killed another deer!! He proudly reported that Miss Priss had taken 6 steps across the living room. He called back in pretty regular 5 minute intervals to update me on her latest travels. (Thankfully, it was a pretty slow day at work!) I was afraid she'd be done by the time I got home, but sure enough, after a little break she was raring to go!!

Although she's still a bit shy about showing off her new skills, she will give a brief demonstration if you pretend to ignore for a few minutes!

She doesn't like to hog all the attention, you know.

So, even though my new shotgun and camo gear are wonderful,

I think this must be the best present of all!!