Yesterday Liam's birthday gift to his sister arrived a little late in the mail due to a billing vs. shipping address misunderstanding. He helped pick out her first pair of tennis shoes and from the moment I put them on her feet and set her down outside, I was immediately transported back in time 3 years ago when Liam wore his first pair. It's been a while since I compared their baby pictures and I couldn't believe how much one year old Lyla looks like one year old Liam. Tugging at allllll the nostalgia heart strings this momma has!
She took a few stumbling steps at first but then there was nothing holding her back from practically running up and down the sidewalk to keep up with her big brother on his bike. These pictures make me smile so much! I love her little free spirit, her arms outstretched to balance herself, and a grin that matches my own for just how proud she is to be walking all by herself!!
She reminds me so much of what my parents describe as me at her age ... always stopping to look at all the pretty flowers on walks. She is in a phase where she points at everything, recognizing some things and showing me other things that she is witnessing for the first time in her life.
My tiny baby model ..
She also always has to be carrying something in her hands while walking. On the perfect fall day there were all kinds of leaves for her to carry ...
Lyla girl, I'm so happy I get to go along with you for all of your many adventures with your new shoes!
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