Bath time

Now that Ben sits up, he's able to take a bath in a big bath tub.

So Ben and Kara got to take their first bath together...

Summer...

Kara loves playing in the sand and enjoys the ocean waves...

Ben got into the pool and also seems to like the water.

Kara has been going to swimming lessons with her Daddy...

and she now likes to take the pictures instead of be in them!

Ben's first beach trip

The sand and the ocean definitely agree with Ben...

Kara at Pajaro

Kara had a great time at the beach.... she got to play in the sand, collect sand dollars and sea shells and see all whole family.

Kara too

Kara had her first ice cream cone and just like her mommy, she ate it painfully slowly.




But when it's this good, can you blame her for not wanting to savor every moment?




Kara is doing pretty well with her letters, and while eating her pancakes she said, "Look, a 'D' like Daddy!" Gotta love it...





Some things have not changed - Kara still loves to help mommy bake.

Firsts for Ben

Ben got his taste of solid food and loves rice cereal, but he's not too sure about apples or sweet potatoes yet.





Ben started to sit up by himself!!

And his first tooth sprouted! No pictures of the tooth yet, but it's there.

Yeah! We can take pictures of them sitting together... no props!

Visit to Parlier

During a recent visit to Grandma and Grandpa, Kara built a new home...

The girls went to a baby shower for cousin Judy...

We took a dip in the pool...

Ben practiced his smile and his standing.  As Kara would say, "Good job, Ben!"