one big week

Baptism Sunday

Didn't realize until I reviewed the pics that Josh was holding little Rach in a football hold. Oh well.

Do you see this silly crooked smile by Kate? That's her really trying to smile. It's so funny how these facial expressions that come so naturally as a response to emotion are so hard to control. She still can't close her eyes when she *thinks* about it, either.

My smiley girl -- who can resist such a face?

She turned 2 months this week & had a great checkup. She weighed 11 lbs 14.5 oz & was in the 75% for weight. I don't use those percentage markers to rate her against everyone else, but mostly to compare her to herself! Of course, I never saw any such numbers with her little sis, so this is all quite a marvel to me. Apparently, at her 3 week checkup she was in the 80th percentile. Talk about astonishing! She's also started being much more responsive just this week. She smiles when I talk to her & has started to coo in response. It's very noticeable that she's interacting with the person who's looking at her, holding her or singing to her. I love watching this process all over again.

If I bring Rachel in with me to the wake Kate up, she often asks if I can put Rachel in the bed with her so they can snuggle.

*Psst, I'm telling you a secret. (The first of many whisperings & giggles in bed). Rach even looks like she's listening to a secret.

This is my thoughtful, pensive daughter. How most people probably perceive her outside of the home, too.

Do you want some tea, little sis? No? I guess I'll drink yours then? An egg in your cup? How about some sugar??

Fun in the bouncey seat while sister's not around -- don't tell mom!

She can draw circles -- I think that's pretty amazing for 2.5 years old, don't you?