Swimming, Haircuts, & Firetrucks

Here are some pictures of our summer activities in June...

Kamryn's first dip in the pool at Granny & PaPas house. She cried the first time her feet went in the water, but then she decided the water wasn't so bad and enjoyed hanging out with Granny.






We finally took the plunge and cut Carter's hair short! It was a nerve-racking experience for Mommy, but it turned out great!

There's no going back at this point...


Almost done...


The finished product...he looks so grown up!


We visited Uncle Mike at his Fire Station and he gave us a "private tour." Carter loved it!


Trying on his fire suit:


Carter even got to spray the fire hose and practice putting out fires:)


Trying on the helmet:


Thanks, Uncle Mike!

The First Month

Leaving the hospital, ready to go home!


Daddy & Carter on diaper duty


Our sweet kiddos!


Sleeping soundly


Cousin Avery meeting Kamryn for the first time


We went to visit our friends, the Ratcliffs - Reese is about 6 months younger than Carter and Rylee is 3 days younger than Kamryn. It was an adventure trying to get this picture:).


Carter asked to be swaddled like baby Kamryn, they are just too cute!


I wanted to get a picture of Kamryn's crazy post-bathtime hairdo...she didn't care for that idea...


The second attempt went a little better...


The Williams cousins: Kamryn, Carter & Landon


Carter feeding Kamryn her first bottle. Unfortunately, Kamryn has decided she's not a big fan of bottles...we'll keep trying:).

Happy Birthday Carter (and Kamryn :) )!

We had been trying to explain to Carter that we weren't sure when we would have cake for his birthday because it depended on Kamryn's arrival. When she made her appearance on Friday, we decided to have a mini-birthday party for Carter on Sunday evening before Grandpa & Grandma had to leave town. Then we found out that I needed to stay in the hospital until Monday, so we ended up having a little party in my room at the hospital. It will definitely be a memorable birthday year for many reasons! Here are a few pictures...

It's not a birthday party without balloons and party hats!


Carter opening presents (this one was from Kamryn:) )


Carter also wanted to get a present for Kamryn - he picked out a couple rattles and some hair bows. It was so sweet!


Carter showing off his party hat and Kamryn modeling one of her new bows.


Yummy birthday cake


Blowing out the candle


Practicing with his new Roller Blades - he did surprisingly well!


He decided this was a good solution to falling on his bottom:).

Baby Kamryn

We are blessed beyond measure to welcome Kamryn Grace to our family! I don't have time to write much, but here are some pictures from her first 24 hours.

Christmas in Amarillo

Here are some pictures from our time in Amarillo...

"I'm ready for the snow, Mom"


Making snowballs with Daddy


Carter was a big help shoveling snow off the driveway


What a cutie!:)


Family picture before the Christmas Eve service


Carter was so excited to get a new flashlight in his stocking - it was also very helpful for seeing the rest of the stocking contents:)


Santa's little helper - helping Grandpa distribute the gifts


Notice the ensemble of pj's, socks and shoes - as gifts were opened (Lightening McQueen jammies, new shoes, etc.) they had to tried on immediately.


He was excited to finally get his own umbrella, along with rain boots (that he wore for about a week straight... we've finally branched out to other shoes again)


He was also excited that Santa remembered his shaving kit, so he had to try it out that night in the bathtub. All lathered up...


He used a little mirror to watch himself and make sure that he didn't miss a spot:).


Almost finished... "Now I can shave just like Daddy!"


It was a great time in Amarillo with the family!