Keira is 2 Months Old

Keira's 2 Month Well Check went well:

Weight:  11 pounds  (50%)

Height:  22 inches  (35%)

Brooke keeps herself busy while Mom attends to Keira (typically changing a diaper, as that's what we seem to do all day long!).

One day at lunch Mom stepped into the other room, only to come back and find Brooke reading the paper!  I guess all the book reading is paying off.

Happy 4th of July!

Uncle Brad and Aunt Heather visited for the 4th of July weekend.  Brooke had a lot of fun showing them all her toys and was happy to find someone to hold her ("Up Pease") as these days Mom and Dad don't seem to have empty hands/arms to accomodate that wish.

The two brothers enjoying the morning with the girls (Brad, Brooke, Keira, Scott).

We attempted to get a picture of the girls together in their 4th of July outfits...

However Brooke wasn't too enthusiastic about Keira leaning over on her.  She nearly elbowed Keira in the head...luckily Uncle Brad swooped in to save Keira.

Keira - 7 Weeks Old

Keira at 7 weeks old.  Over the past 2 weeks, we've seen a lot more quiet, alert times, with smiles and some "cooing" breaking out.  (previously she only alternated between sleeping, nursing and crying)

Brooke Swimming with Dad

Nearly every weekend, Dad takes Brooke swimming on Saturday and/or Sunday.  Brooke LOVES it!  Here she is running to get into the pool. 

She patiently waits while Dad zips up her floaty vest.

Practicing kicking.

Taking a break on the edge of the pool.

Blowing bubbles in the water with Dad.

Keira's 1st White Sox Game

Scott was very excited to take Keira to her first White Sox game, when the Sox were in town to play the Pirates. 

Not the most flattering picture of Keira, but here she is cheering on the Sox in her onesie.

This was Brooke's second White Sox game.

The fans with the city in the background (the ballpark has a nice view of downtown).

Jen enjoys an Iron City brew, with kids afoot.  Ahh, beer and baseball -- summertime at last!

Keira - 6 Weeks Old

Keira at 6 weeks old.

Keira's First Bath

Brooke helped Mom give Keira her first bath.  Boy, Mom forgot how hard it is to bath an infant!  They're slippery and so "breakable"!

She seemed to like the bath though.

The Brooke Rail Car!

There is now a rail car named BROOKE traveling the miles of train tracks across America! (double click on the picture to see the picture bigger, and you'll see her name on the door in the center of the car)

Keira - 5 Weeks Old

Keira at 5 weeks old.

Girls Photo Session

Mom attempted a photo session of the two girls.  Brooke's antics are pretty funny.

Brooke gives Keira a kiss.

Brooke apparently needs to show us her belly.

Brooke occasionally wonders who is this little person that has taken over our house...