Fall In September

I hope my family in Utah is enjoying the nice mild temps because we are fully experiencing fall right now. It is a big adjustment for me to see cooler temps, rain and autumn leaves in early September. The birch trees are turning bright yellow and the tundra brush on the mountains above timberline is bright red. Next to the dark green evergreen trees it paints quite an awesome picture.

Jaycie started to stand by herself unsupported and even took her first steps last night. Shannon and I were sitting on the family room floor playing with Jaycie. Jaycie likes to push herself to a standing position using our legs or shoulders and then balance in a standing position for as long as she can. We decied to let her stand and balance between us and then we would scoot a foot or two away thus, prompting her to take a step or two towards us to then resupport herself on our legs or shoulders. It worked! At least twice she took a step or two toward us. She was smiling the whole way. I think she was proud of herself.

Shannon has also taught Jaycie to feed herself banana's with her spoon. Shannon will put Jaycie's spoon in her hand and help her get some banana on it and then Jaycie will put the spoon in her mouth all be herself. I got some good video of it. I will have to see if I can post it on the blog. Not being very technically savvy, I may have some trouble, but we will see.