Mike Hettwer Photography - Documentary, Archaeology and Dinosaur

826CHI Volunteer Photo Book: My World Project - Part 2: BABY STEPS

My littlest brother’s name is Joshua. He is the youngest of six children. Yes, six. He has been walking for almost six months now and I can’t believe how he’s growing up. Every time I watch his face, his changing expressions, and hear his curious and excited voice, I am amazed. He is learning so many things about the world, things that we all had to learn but take for granted. His ability to absorb gigantic amounts of information is at once fascinating, adorable, and lovely. I can’t help watching him explore the world for long stretches of time. Perhaps this is how my mother feels about all of us every day.
BABY STEPS, Photo and Story by Rebekah Ward


My littlest brother’s name is Joshua. He is the youngest of six children. Yes, six. He has been walking for almost six months now and I can’t believe how he’s growing up.

Every time I watch his face, his changing expressions, and hear his curious and excited voice, I am amazed. He is learning so many things about the world, things that we all had to learn but take for granted. His ability to absorb gigantic amounts of information is at once fascinating, adorable, and lovely. I can’t help watching him explore the world for long stretches of time.

Perhaps this is how my mother feels about all of us every day.