6 Months

Here we are with our new books. Ellie read so much that it put her to sleep just like it does mom. As for me, I am just getting started. I find that chewing the book helps me to learn about the dinosaurs.

Well we are now 6 months old and got some more shots this week. I weighed in at 17 lbs 15 oz and Ellie weighed 15 lbs 5 oz. Mom was sure glad that I only gained 1 pound this month instead of two. I measured 27 inches long and Ellie was only 1/4 inch longer. People still say that she looks longer than me but I have a bigger head :)

BenhamTwins for President!

Here we are contemplating all of the world troubles. Connor decided to take a break and chew on Ellie's toes. This is his way of thinking about the next problem. Mom and dad don't let us "watch" tv but we sure hear all of this stuff and we can't wait for election day to come and go.

In the meantime, here is a harmless plug:

24 Weeks

Well it has been 24 weeks since we were born; almost 6 months now. Today mom decided to show me how to use my sippy cup. I could hold it with both hands and drink all by myself and that was cool. The other day dad let me sip from a straw and that was fun too. Mom has to watch what he is letting me drink - no wheat beer until one because wheat might cause allergies.

Sissy tried too but she thought it was a fun, new toy.

23 Weeks

We went to the aquarium on Saturday with mom and dad. Connor enjoyed looking at all of the fish and wildlife and I (Ellie) thought it was very relaxing and had a nap. Here we are with dad after lunch, sitting under the misters. The outdoor water area is awesome. We can't wait to get bigger and enjoy more stuff. I may think about staying awake next time.

Since we are considering rolling over, Mom and Dad decided that we probably should loose the swaddles at night. Connor thinks this is okay but I am not too sure about it. On top of that we are both trying to get a tooth and that requires much drooling, crankiness and general overall irritability. Don't tell Mom, but she has a new gray hair.

Other pictures

Here is the picture Mom took on her cell phone of me and sissy in our swim suits. I must say that it is not a very flattering picture. Of course when I (Connor) smile at the camera, Sissy never wants to smile. Can't you see, I finally got tired of smiling.

Here is a picture taken by a friend of Grama Cecile's when we were in Tennessee. Her name is Jennifer and she gave us our favorite lovies. Don't we just look like angels, especially when we are sleeping?