Is The Baby Walking Yet?

I've been hearing this question a good amount as we near Buddy's first Birthday, so I thought I'd post a little update.  No, he is not walking yet.  But, as his teacher at day care says "We're pretty sure he can walk, but he just doesn't want to right now."  It's so true!  He has perfect balance and can stand for as long as he wants with out holding onto anything.  He squats down and picks things up and stands right back up without holding onto anything.  He even will take a few steps between objects.  But, when he wants to go somewhere, he wants to get there as fast as he can!  Meaning, he doesn't want to take the time to walk there because he knows he can crawl there quickly. 

As for carrying stuff around with him (something a lot of people say is a motivation to walk), he seems to have no issues getting what he wants where he wants it.  He carries things in one hand or in his mouth.  He will also hold things in both hands and scoot along on his bottom or "walk" on his knees.  If it's something really big he will push it or pull it.  In other words, not walking doesn't seem to keep him from doing what he wants and getting what he wants!  He is so curious about EVERYTHING and BUSY BUSY BUSY!  Don't worry, I'll let everyone know when he decides to slow down and take those first unsteady steps (and then learns that he can run! :P).