Baby holds rattle, Erika holds baby etc.

Miranda is the first to shake a rattle semi-intentionally. Cate ignores this momentous occasion and instead focuses on her own hand trying to decide if it is a nipple or not. She will have to taste it to be 100% sure.

Erika is very interested in holding the babies now. The day before yesterday - no. Today - yes! What she lacks in technique, she makes up for with enthusiasm. Cate is happy that she is being held and not dropped on the carpet.


Miranda gets into the act too. Only she demands a bottle and pillow before allowing her big sister to hold. Erika happily provides the requested items, although her aim is a bit off.

Daddy with his three little babes. For those keeping score at home, Erika is holding Miranda and Jason is holding Cate. Mommy takes the picture and gets to hide behind the camera!