We Have A Climber!

The stairs have been a point of fascination for Isaac for awhile now.  Since the railing is only on one side of the steps at the bottom we haven't been able to attach a gate and instead used a play yard to create a barrier.  Isaac has been investigating the gate for some time as he's thrown items on the steps and attempted to stand on the gate to retrieve his tossed item with no success.

After further pondering I can only surmise that he tested the limits further and discovered a process that worked for him.  I was in the kitchen and heard some unusual activity.  When I turned the corner Isaac had the gate pulled back and he was off.

Isaac didn't climb to far...at first.  Apparently he really wanted to investigate the spindles and after testing each one from the bottom he settled on the one at the top.  All of the others apparently passed his  inspection and he dutifully pointed out a lose spindle that needs repair.

Once he was satisfied with his inspection he continued his journey up the stairs.

Of course, I was only a few steps behind to make sure he was safe and he stopped every few steps to make sure I was close behind too.  I love watching him investigate his surroundings with such determination.