Michigan Part One

For most of Labor Day, we were in Michigan with Ryan's family. His parents found this home that worked out great - it even had a pool that Ava LOVED to put to good use.

I think the pool and the fact that Ava got to share a room with Aunt Callie might have been the two favorite things about the whole trip for her. She thought she was pretty cool.

Kate was just excited to be out of her car seat and stretch.
Olivia checking things out.

Ryan and David intensely concentrating. Right.

There was a train track right near by the home and Ava DID NOT like how noisy it would get. Whoever she was nearest to got quite the snuggle as the train would go by us.

There's something about this picture I love - it kind of sums up how Ava feels about her Aunt Callie. She just loves to be around her . . .and doing whatever she does!

Kate hanging out at the bonfire.

Olivia just wanted her bottle.

Doesn't Ava look so grown up in this picture!

Daddy and Ava roasting her first marshmallow.

Kate and Olivia watching the pool action. If Olivia could have dived in herself, she would have.

Ava had LOTS of fun swimming and got pretty daring.

In action!

Kate and Olivia ready to try this swimming thing out.

Kate was happy as long as someone snuggled her close and played with her.

I love this "sister" shot.

Olivia pretty much just loved it. I don't think her arm stopped splashing once she was in the water.

Ava's first "real" pony tail.

"riding" Grandpa's bike.

Playing Candyland with Daddy and Grandma

Doesn't she look so diligent here?

Crosswords with Grandpa.

Playing with Grandma and Callie while we packed up for Detroit.

My sweet girls.

Thanks for a great weekend Mom and Dad!

6 months old!

6 months old - unreal. But since I say it all the time - enough! : )

At their 6 month checkup:

Kate:
Weight: 13 lb 15 oz (25%)
Height: 25" (50%)
Head: 41 3/4 cm (50%)

Olivia:
Weight: 13 lb 11 oz (25%)
Height: 25" (50%)
Head: 42 cm (50%)

For the curious who like to compare click here.

Life is a constant adventure when you're 6 months old.

Getting ready for the first taste of cereal.

Kate was not impressed.
Olivia was indecisive.

Loving their big girl toys! Happy Kate in action.

My bouncy, wiggly Olivia.

Since Ava started sitting around 5 1/2 months/6 months old, I decided on a whim to see how the girls would do.

So far, the pattern has become our nosy, wiggly Olivia likes conquer the world first. Kate is usually content to happily sit back and watch Olivia's trial and error process for a few weeks before jumping fully into whatever fun is to be had. It'll be interesting to watch them as they continue to try new things!

Kate's try at sitting.

Olivia's turn.

As much as they are wiggling, rolling and reaching, I have a feeling my days of a somewhat controlled area of play are rapidly dimishing. The positions/spots these girls get themselves into at times always manage to make me laugh. They keep me hopping! I'll try to snap a fun picture of the two to post.