Standing Up for (Against?) Herself

I know I've been posting way too many pictures lately, but I just can't stop myself--I now understand all those random, constant emails that you get from new parents with enormous .jpg files attached. But if I have your email address, don't worry too much--Sam would be mortified if I did not downsample. ;)

Anyway, on Thursday, Allison Clare wore her big-girl khaki capris and cool-kid cardigan, gifts from a couple of Sam's students, along with her first pair of leather shoes (little kitten Robeez given to her by her namesake, Auntie Clare). She looked so mature, especially because she has just recently gotten really into standing. She's one of those people who loves standing so much that she'll whimper from tiredness, but she won't condescend to sit. You know the type. Don't you?