Mommy and Daddy's new bed

Mommy and Daddy got a new bed this weekend. Stephie and Brie wasted no time making themselves right at home.Stephie likes the roll pillow in particular.It can also apparently be used as a weapon! Ouch, poor Mommy!

Kohl Children's Museum

Stephie, Mommy, and Daddy hit up another children's museum today, this one in Glenview after our Christmas photo shoot. Shopping list at the kiddie store: fruit, fruit, canned fruit, fruit...Dancing for the camera.Drums! BANG BANG BANG.Daddy helped Stephie navigate the construction equipment.Tea for one?Kiddie car wash!Stephie insisted on having THREE pico de gallos all to herself......and finished off Mommy's burrito bowl for dessert. Yum!

Thanksgiving pics

Thanksgiving at the Kiley house was CRAZY this year with 31 people including 6 kids under 4 years old. Stephie had a blast!Playing house with Lucas.
"Hey, someone stole my toy!"
Water break #1.
Playing cards with the big kids.
Water break #2!
The little kids table. Stephie was the only one who made it through the meal.
Stephie's dinner: double turkey, double sweet potatoes, triple cranberries, and TWO pieces of pumpkin pie!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy 31st Birthday Mommy!

Mommy celebrated her 31st birthday by (mostly watching Daddy) moving her new/old big-girl furniture into the house. We then convened on Grandma Julie and Grandpa John's house for a Cajun-inspired dinner. Mommy is old!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Stephie, Stephie's thumb, and Bingo wish all of our wonderful family and friends a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Stephie, we are thankful for YOU!

Climbing into the carseat

As Mommy gets bigger, we are encouraging Stephie to practice getting into her car seat by herself. Ooofff!Sometimes, she gets a little distracted...
"Hey, a pretzel! Yum!"
"Hahaha! I want to ride in front, please!"

Fun at Richie's house

Richie has quite the impressive playroom! From front-loaders......to easels, Richie's big-boy toys rock!

Dish duty

Stephie loves helping Mommy start the dish washer. First, close all of the racks.Be sure not to overfill the soap dispenser.Close the door...ooofff.Then press start!Clap for a job well done!

Princess Leia

Paper towel roll, or light saber?May the force be with you!

DuPage Children's Museum

While Mommy was at work and Daddy was at school, Stephie was at play! The DuPage Children's Museum is the best place to go to burn off some energy. It wears Grandmas and Grandpas out too! The water works are extra fun......and there's lots of other stuff to do as well. Today's admission also came with a free lunch from Chipotle. What a deal!

Triangle Park

While Mommy and Daddy were at baby #2's 20-week ultrasound, Stephie and Grandma Julie hit up Triangle Park in Wheaton. It's Stephie's favorite!Stephie, you look a little red in this picture...
Static cling, man!
Teeter-totter...
Wheee!!! Swings are so funny!
Also, here is a 3-D shot from today's ultrasound. Ignore the amorphous blob on the right side of the image; we really hope that's not part of our baby.