Attack of the sumo baby

Stephie has decided she wants to be a sumo wrestler when she grows up. In accordance with her new goal, she has accumulated 3 fat rolls on each thigh and at least 4 chins. Go Stephie!

1 month old today!

It's hard to believe that my beautiful baby girl is already a month old! This has definitely been the most amazing month of my life. I am so thankful that Stephie is doing so well and getting to be such a big girl. She is much more alert lately and actually makes eye contact (at least with Daddy; she prefers to ignore Mommy and stare at the lights instead...Mommy is just the milk maid). She is also much more directed with her hand movements and likes to clasp them together in front of her face (her favorite pose when Mommy is trying to take pictures). Happy 1 month birthday, Stephie!

Everyone loves an Illini girl

Stephie enjoyed her newest book, a gift from Aunt Jenny, on the University of Illinois. Go Illini! This coincided nicely with Daddy doing lots of research into how to set up Stephie's 529 plan, now that we officially have her social security number. Hey, a girl's gotta think ahead...

***Hip update***

We got great news today at the orthopedic appointment. Stephie's hip ultrasound is now essentially normal! She will need to wear the harness for two more weeks full-time just to be cautious, but assuming the ultrasound is still normal two weeks from now, we are officially done dealing with it! Yay! Stephie expressed her usual enthusiasm by staring at the lights in the exam room and then pooping in her diaper, while Mommy was a little more vocal about her happiness at hearing the good news!

Visit to Mommy's work

We stopped by the west county dermatology office so that Stephie could meet some of Mommy's co-workers and favorite nurses. Everyone loved meeting Stephanie!

Stephie loves Idol

Stephie enjoyed a brief nap during American Idol last night while lying on Daddy's chest. Don't be deceived; the nap was only a brief respite from her usual 5-11pm trip to the all-you-can-eat, all-night buffet.

Stephie's visit to GFA

Stephie had a great time meeting everyone at Grandpa Don's work today. She was very awake and alert; I think she was especially impressed with the huge machines!