Our first hug...

Last night Cole gave me a hug:) Usually, when he wants you to hug him, he will tuck his arms down by his sides (or even underneath his tummy) and lay against you. Last night he actually took his little chubby arms, wrapped them around my neck and squeezed. I almost died. He hugged me again this morning and let out a big "aahhhhhh". Then he played with the hairs on the back of my neck and rested his cheek against mine. I never realized how wonderful a hug from your child could be. He is so loving and sweet. I hope he never stops wanting to hug me (I know, I know... at some point I will have to force him to do it). I love him so much it makes me crazy. I have some new pics of him walking! He's getting better at it everyday.

Starting to toddle:)

Cole took a few steps on his own today! He was holding on to a filing cabinet at work and I sat down on the floor and held out my hands and told him to come to me. He edged his way toward me but he was still touching the cabinet with his fingertips. He finally let go, got his balance and took about 2 1/2 steps toward me. He dove head first into my lap. He still needs to get his balance down. He's leans forward with his head:) Later, we were at my dad's house and he wanted me to show him, so I stood Cole up and he walked right over to him. Falling into his lap of course but he got in a good 3-4 steps. I'm so excited for him!! I feel bad that Travis isn't here to see him take his first steps. I even joked with him before he left that Cole would start to walk while he was gone. I don't think there will be any stopping Cole now that he knows what he can do but I told Travis I'll try not to let him practice too much:)