Avery and Natalie

Wednesday morning (after the storm) I woke up thinking that the roads would be bad and little Avery and Natalie might not be making the drive from Richfield with their moms for their six month appointment that day. As it turned out they made it safe and sound -- not only prompt, but also ready to work it for the camera! (Despite the fact neither of them napped on the way!)

These ladies are not twins, but rather, first cousins born just four days apart. I get the feeling they spend A LOT of time together, and so I guess they may as well be sisters! I photographed them not long before Christmas, and as usual, was surprised at how much they've changed. (I see it all the time yet, I swear, I will never cease to be amazed at the progress a human being makes in a few short months of the first year.)

For just six months old, these girls had tons of personality! Just check out the expressions in some of these pics! I can almost picture them together 15 years down the road. Little Miss Natalie already has her own designer stilettos. (*see pic below!) If only she could walk in them!!

Not quite sure what was happening here but this next one has got to be one of my favorite expressions of all time:

Check the shoes!! Baby Blahniks!! :)