Leapin' Lizzie!

Kate has a new cousin. Elizabeth Rolfe Oliphant was born this morning, Saturday, August 27, at (we think) 8:29 AM, Central Time. Mark just called us from the hospital and Sara is doing well. Sara's water broke last night and she started having serious contractions. They were at the hospital by 1 a.m. It was all very similar to the way Kate was born, although Sara started pushing earlier than Candace did. Lizzie, as she'll be called, is eight pounds and two ounces and Mark says she arrived with a full head of dark hair.

We can't wait to see our niece -- and for Kate to meet her cousin. It's wonderful that they will grow up together. (and their second cousin Nadine was born this summer, too)

Pictures to come.....

Solomon's Island, Maryland. Just a little over an hour from home. 

Solomon's Island, Maryland -- A day on the Chesapeake.

Kate and Mommy. It was so hot on Saturday, we had to strip Kate down. She loved it!  

Kate and Daddy. 

Another of Mommy and Kate. 

Looking right into the camera. 

Kate in her Daddy's arms. 

Kate out and about for the day. 

Over the weekend, we went up to Frederick to see our friend Joel, here with his wife Karen and Tom. 

Kate in a moment of reflection.  

A few photos from last week.

Kate is doing her daily exercise on Daddy's chest. 

More exercises. 

It is amazing how much she has grown in just 3 months. 

Whoa.... 

Checking this new prop out.  

Sitting up in her Bumbo chair. 

We thought we were going hiking but forgot about the bugs. We aren't in Colorado anymore! 

She really does -- both parents agree.  

Back home from Alabama.

Beginning to know the camera well. 

Aunt Miranda sent Kate the cute hat, and Kate thankfully allowed me to take some pictures of her in it. -- Candace  

'Lil Kate.