Splish-Splash!!!

On Father's Day at Kim and Tim's we all decided to go swimming. This was Ava and Ella's first water experience outside of their nightly baths (which they absolutely love). The water was a little cool, but it was really warm outside so we thought we'd give it a try. They were so cute in their bathing-suits and little hats!!!Jason and Tim were the lucky ones who took the girls in the water. Both Ava and Ella did really well at first.
Ava started to freak out a little...what's new :)Daddy to the rescue!!!Ella loved the water!!! Especially floating on her back. We had to take her out because I'm sure it was getting a little chilly - but she would have stayed in there all day.

First Fathers Day

Father's Day this year was extra special because it was Jason's first! We had a great time visiting with family at Kim and Tim's house.

Jason and Jeremy hanging out relaxing on the couch.

Grandpa Cassady just hanging out.

Ella with Grandpa Stepp.

Great-Grandma Stepp with Lil' Ray and Ava.

Both girls with their Grandpa Stepp.

Ava with her Auntie Kim...boy was it a long day :)

Ava and Ella are getting so BIG!!!!

This evening after the girls' bath, we weighed them. Ava is now 9lbs 3oz and Ella is 9lbs 6oz. I can't believe how big they have gotten. The yellow PJ's that they have on here are probably their favorites (well, my favorites at least - I don't think they care) and I have a feeling this will be one of the last times they get to wear them because they've gotten so long :(....

Ava....definitely not happy here!

Binkies always do the trick.

Daddy carrying them AND their binkies off to bed.

1st Naptime in their Big Girl Crib

Here are the girls down for their first nap in their cribs (well together in one crib). Of course, Miss Ella is behaving and Miss Ava is on her own schedule. They are also both in their 'usual' sleeping positions which are hilarious!

Ava really wasn't ready to nap I guess!

Ella was completely out!

Big Girls in their Bumbos

Although Ella and Ava are a little young to go in their Bumbos just yet, Jason thought it would be fun to see how they would do. Ella sat there happy as can be looking around and what do you know...Ava totally freaked out.

Relay for Life 2010

As most of you know, Jason's mom, Shirley, passed away of lung cancer on September 14, 2007. She was a truly AMAZING person and one way that we honor her is to walk in the Relay for Life every year. This year was the girls first one and although it was really cold and windy, we were all there together! We wouldn't have missed it for the world!!

Grandpa Cassady was freezing! Of course he forgot his jacket and was wearing shorts so we had to improvise to keep him warm.

The luminaria ceremony is our favorite part of the walk. Candle-lit bags with messages of those loved ones who've won their battle, are still fighting their battle, or lost their battle to cancer line the walkway. It truly is a beautiful sight!

Jess, Auntie Kim and Ava huddling to keep warm.

Visit from Auntie Sarah, Jess and the Gang

Auntie Sarah, Jess, Jerred, Jake and Brookie all stopped by for a visit. It was so great to see them all.

Jess with Jake (Sweetpea as I call him) holding Ella. Jake's smile is adorable here.

All of a sudden, we look over and little Brookie is chillin' in the bouncy chair. Apparently she thought it was hers. She was so cute!!!

Auntie Sarah was so cute.....all she kept saying was how she loved the way the girls smelled. And boy does she do the best swaddling I've ever seen. Ava and Ella were perfect little burritos!!!

Auntie Sarah with Ava.

Jerred with Ava.