40 Photos that capture people experiencing things for the first time

You can be 70-years-old and still be able to find something you haven’t done your entire life. You know the saying, there’s a first time for everything? Well it’s true, there really is. And we found a ton of photos that prove just that.

Whether it’s someone’s grandma who is experiencing virtual reality for the first time or a toddler meeting Santa Claus for the very first time, here are some of the most adorable and funny first time experiences ever.

1. Baby meets dog

This friend’s baby met her first dog for the very first time and needless to say, it’s adorable. It doesn’t take too much imagination to picture just how adorable a moment like that would be in real life!

2. Soldier meets daughter

This deployed soldier had the chance to meet his daughter for the first time. How insane is that? It happens more than we think, but it’s pretty crazy to meet your child a few weeks or months after they’re born. It can be a really intense and emotional moment.

3. VR for the first time

Just because you’re 96-years-old doesn’t mean that you can’t experience virtual reality for the first time. This person’s grandma is a perfect example of that. What a time to be alive!

4. Meeting Santa for the first time

This is a photo of someone’s nephew meeting Santa for the first time and it is priceless. Do you see the look on the child’s face? We can’t tell if they are ecstatic or scared out of their mind.

5. Rain

This toddler felt rain for the first time and unlike most people, they were very happy about it. You can see the joy on their face. What is this magical water coming from the sky?!

6. First birthday party

“My nephew had his first birthday party this past weekend, my sister managed to capture his first time experiencing a feeling we’re all too familiar with,” this Reddit user wrote. Too funny.

7. First snow

Sure, maybe you’ve seen snow in pictures or movies, but in real life? That’s next level. It was so, so special for this little adopted child from Haiti.

8. An interesting discovery

This one’s a little different. This little boy just discovered that his eyebrows can move and he is completely flabbergasted.

9. First time meeting a cat

“My kitten and niece’s first time meeting. She insisted on wearing cat ears and a cat shirt to help break the ice,” this person shared. How precious is that?

10. Never too late

This Twitter user’s grandma had just jumped on a trampoline for the first time ever. Yep, you can be a grandma and still just discover something for the very first time ever. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s too late.

11. Siblings for the first time

This is a photo of a parent’s daughters meeting their baby brother for the first time. There is nothing sweeter than two (or in this case, three) siblings meeting for the first time.

12. Holding a cat

This blind person has never held a cat before… That is, until now. You can feel the sense of happiness through the photo.

13. Ballerina

“My daughter’s reaction to seeing a ballerina for the first time,” this mother wrote. The baby’s reaction is so enthusiastic, it’s obviously the best response ever.

14. 100th birthday

“Many years ago my great grandmother made a promise that if she made it to her 100th birthday she would ride her first motorcycle,” this person wrote. “That day has come.”

15. First-ever snow

Many adults haven’t actually experienced snow in their lives. This group was just experiencing it for the first time when this photograph was taken.

16. First time for Snapchat

This person’s grandma was just playing with Snapchat for the first time. As you can see, she had a ball with it. We bet she never went back to boring Snapchat-less life after that.

17. Big wins

“My daughter stood up straight for the first time yesterday,” this parent wrote. And now we’re crying. This is such a win and it is beautiful.

18. First dive

“My friend posted this of his child’s first time on a diving board,” this Reddit user shared. “I think we’ve all been there once.” Yep, most definitely.

19. Chopsticks

Using chopsticks is hard if you didn’t grow up with them. The first time is always tough. But for this little girl’s first time, we have to say that she is pretty much nailing it.

20. First bite

This baby is enjoying their first bite of baby food. Not including milk, of course. This is real food! Impressive!

21. Another big win

“Today I held my children’s book with my right hand for the first time.” A big congrats to you, sir!

22. Ball pit

At just four-months-old, this baby got to visit a ball pit for the first time. As you can imagine, it was the best experience ever.

23. Grandma’s first selfie

We said it once and we will gladly say it ten more times… It is never too late!

24. First outfit

This person’s daughter dressed herself for the first time which is amazing but do you see what she chose? A Spiderman mask with a pink tutu. Hey, we’re not judging — just admiring her creativity.

25. Dog meeting

This small child is meeting a dog for the first time and their reaction looks just like how we’d imagine: pure shock.

26. First beach trip

It took this woman 100 years to get to the beach. The good news is that she finally made it. Go, Grandma!

27. First swing

“My niece experiencing a swing set for the first time. Do you even remember this kind of bliss?” This person wrote. Why yes, we do. It is the best feeling in the whole entire world so we are very happy for this little girl.

28. New sister

“My little cousin met his new sister for the first time yesterday.” Nothing better than witnessing your family grow bigger and bigger first-hand!

29. End of the rainbow

It’s pretty rare that you witness the end of a rainbow. Many people go their whole lives without ever seeing one. But this person was lucky to see it for the first time.

30. Red hair

“My friend posted this photo on Facebook,” this Reddit user wrote. “These kids in china have never seen red hair before and asked to touch it.” Pretty insane!

31. First iPad

“Bought my grandma an iPad. She’s 84 and never had a tablet, and wanted it for ‘art.’ I bought artrage for her and left her alone with her new toy for 30 minutes. This is what I came back to,” this person wrote. Hilarious!

32. First Hawaiian trip

This family took their grandma to Hawaii for her first time. It may not seem like she loved it, judging from this photo, but we’re sure she did!

33. First time in the U.S.

“My Grandparents just reached the United States for the first time. It’s been their whole life’s dream to be here. Grandfather is 96.”

34. Actual first time meeting

“I got married last month. My wife and I thought we met for the first time in our twenties. We found out a few years later our mothers were best friends in high school. This photo was displayed at our wedding showing our actual first time meeting.”

35. First time flying

Flying is a crazy thing, especially when it’s your first time! This Reddit user wrote: “Two Saudi old men peering out the windows of a plane on their first time flying.”

36. First drink

This person’s mother got drunk for the first time in ten years and this was the hilarious result. Let’s just say it included a lot of Spiderman.

37. First time meeting a new friend

“My friend and I met online 5 Years ago and connected over the fact that both of us have Aspergers,” this man wrote. “Today was the first time for us to meet in person!”

38. First windowed oven

This mom got her first windowed oven and it proved to be extremely entertaining, as one could imagine. Baking was ever quite the same…

39. First smoke

This Reddit user had a hilarious story to share: “I recently moved to Colorado, my Grandmother smoked Pot legally for the first time. She has been listening to a dubstep Frank Sinatra song on repeat for an hour and a half.”

40. First drive

“Here is my son,” this parent wrote. “Born blind, two cornea transplants later driving his car (last year’s Xmas present) for the first time. Could not get him off of it.” A total miracle. Nothing is impossible!

If there’s anything we’ve learned from these amazing photos and stories, it’s that anything is possible! Don’t give up and remember that it’s never too late.

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