More May pics

We just went for our first walk sitting in the stroller seats instead of the infant carriers. They're getting so big! It's so fun to watch the new things they do every day. Lately, the girls have both been trying out their "loud voice." Lots of shrieking when they're excited.

Trying out her first sippee cup. Kara did great. She got the hang of it right away.

Avery wasn't as excited about her sippee cup, but she sure loves her cereal!

I have to show off our dogs. This is Keats.

And this is Edgar. The dogs have been great with the girls. They just sniff them occasionally & the girls enjoy watching them.

Tummy time!

May pics

A couple days ago I took the girls to have their 6 month pictures taken. As soon as the photographer took the first picture, they both had a crying meltdown, and we had to come home. I guess we'll try again soon! In the meantime I tried to take some pics of them at home in their cute dresses. It is impossible to get them both to smile & look at the camera at the same time! Here's the best ones I got...

Mother's Day

I'm finally getting our girls' blog started! I have a lot of catching up to do. Today was an exciting day for us. It's my first Mother's Day and the girls' half-birthday. Avery & Kara are 6 months old today! At their doctor appointment last week, Kara weighed almost 16lb, and Avery was 15lb.

We also had their baby dedication at church this morning. The paster told everyone the meaning of their names & gave each one a special bible verse.
Kara Kay Whitson "Beloved"
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. " Proverbs 31:30
Avery Lynn Whitson "Wise Ruler"
"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." Proverbs 20:5
(When we originally looked up the meaning of Avery's name, we found it to be "Ruler of the Elves," which we think is hilarious. I'm glad they didn't say that version in church!)

Posing for the camera. That's Avery on the left & Kara on the right.
Kara loves to make funny faces when we take her picture.


The whole family


Hanging out with Gigi & Granddad


Peekaboo!

Uncle Ben & Aunt Amanda came over for a visit

Tired out after a long day

First food

Trying out the highchairs. Kara appears to be doing a magic trick of some kind.

Sweet potatoes...Yum!

I love making a mess!

April pics

Some favorite pics from April.

Hanging out on the couch

Having fun swinging

Avery watching her mobile

Playing in the crib

Smelling the roses with Granddad

What's going on?

Hey Sister!

Peekaboo

All tuckered out

March pictures

Here's some favorite pics from March.

Reading books in our bumbo chairs

We love our bumbo seats!

Trying on my Easter dress

Hey everybody!

Kara's little turtle friend

What's going on?

3 month professional pics 2-16-07

Here's the girls professional pics taken at 3 months. They were a little sleepy that day...

February pics

Favorite pics from February

Happy Valentine's Day!



Avery visiting with Grandmommy

Kara visiting with Grandmommy

Wearing our football outfits on Superbowl Sunday

Watching the Superbowl game with Dad (who's wearing the wrong team shirt!)

Posing for the camera

Look at our adorable hats!

Naked time!


Kara sleeping in her victory pose