First Steps!!!!

Imagine, for a second, a calm clear day in April 1861.  Fort Sumter had just been attacked and a young officer had run to report the news to President Abraham Lincoln.  Days later, in cabinet meetings with his war council, the president declares the need to send troops to quell the rebellion.  President Lincoln makes an off-handed remark to his cabinet, “You have to be sure to put your feet in the right place and then stand firm.” 

I offer that melodramatic historical scenario to offer this news.  Fast forward from the Spring of 1861 to October 2010.  A young and energetic descendant of the Austin clan has found his balance and the will to walk upright on his two feet.  If you don’t recall, it was all captured in this post. At the time, the entire Austin clan celebrated the success of their youngest member.

Fast forward again to March of 2013.  Our newest broodling has decided to follow in the footsteps of his older brother and those who predated him, including the venerable Abraham Lincoln.  Carefully placing his feet squarely on the ground, Mr. Cooper Austin took his first official steps!  Since this video , the young man is quickly gaining confidence and speed.  We expect, perhaps by the end of the week, he’ll be walking!

Judging from Coop’s Magellan-esque desire to explore, I would quickly invest in those companies that make childproof products like gates and electrical plugs, cameras etc.  We’re about to embark on an adventure that even Mr. Ryan couldn’t give us.

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