We have had quite the weekend and a wonderful day. On Saturday, we got Julianna a birdhouse because she likes to watch the birds. We put it outside the kitchen window where there is a window seat, so we can see the birds from there. Now if only the birds would find it.

On Sunday we went to church to see our church friends. She did better than I expected. We spent a little time in the worship service before going to the nursery. She got a little vocal. She is enjoying life and likes to express her joy, which is great except in the middle of church. She did well in the nursery. I stayed with her the whole time, but she did get out of my lap and play and even let the other kids sit in my lap. Here she is in her Sunday finery.
Today we went visiting--to one of my offices and to Phillip's. She was a bit worn out after Phillip's, so we will have to finish our rounds tomorrow. We went to a fast food place for lunch, one that lets you get fruit cup and juice instead of fries and coke. Of course, being novice parents, that might happen at every fast food place. Anyway, the fruit cup had Mandarin oranges and she squealed with delight when she saw them. She would not eat anything else until she ate the oranges. Then she ate the apples and strawberries and finally two chicken nuggets, but I think only because the fruit was all gone. She even fed herself. At dinner she had another thing of oranges and nearly a whole banana. She is a fruit eater!! She even ate quiche at dinner on Sunday. She may turn us into healthy eaters.

Last night she decided to walk. Only a few steps and only a couple of times. But today, she let go, we walked all over the downstairs and in the front yard. We had a meltdown when mommy would not let her walk in the street (mean mommy!). She cruised in the hallway after dinner. She is struggling with the transitions between the bathrooms and the hall, I think because they change from tile to hardwood. She walked to Phillip when he got home from work, but then would not let him hold her. She is making lots of progress. Hopefully the language skills will come at the same pace.