Well it's happened, we have a crawler!  A slow, clumsy crawler but our babe is scooting!  We have only had her crawl on her area rug in her nursery since we have all hardwood floors that aren't the cleanest (do they sell baby cloths with mops on the knees?)  The advantage of the hardwood floor, though, is that Raven can REALLY speed along in her baby walker.  She is also stepping very well when we hold her hands, and she absolutely loves it.

  We have begun the process of baby proofing due to her mobility and curiosity.  For instance, I had a little square vase filled with rocks and branches that had to be retired from the living room.  Despite my best efforts, Raven was able to get to her hands on a branch and attempted to chew on it.  I'm still trying to figure out what to do about our Christmas tree and all our glass ornaments, yikes!  JD said maybe we shouldn't have a tree this year but I am determined to have my beautiful adorned tree that can somehow be out of Raven's reach.  First world problems.  Oy.