Happy 5th Birthday Brie!

Stephie gave Brie some extra snuggles (and ear pulls) today in honor of her 5th birthday. Happy Birthday, Brie!!!

Off to the races!

Stephie and Julia practiced their speed trials today. On your mark......get set...
...and go go go!Confirming, yet again, that there are no better baby toys than cell phones and remote controls!

Super smiley and standing tall

It is so much fun to watch Stephie and Julia hit their major milestones together. This week has brought lots of practice standing (it is hard to get either girl to sit down!) as well as their first ventures onto the stairs...gulp!

Oh boy, we're in for it...

Exhibits A...
...and B that Stephie is officially on the move.

Kate & Charlie

Stephie had a great time playing at Kate and Charlie Harvey's house today. They even all posed for a picture together......before whee, off to the races!

Adobo Grill

While Daddy experienced the thrill of Madame Butterfly at the Lyric Opera House downtown tonight, Stephie experienced her own cultural adventure at the Adobo Grill in Lombard. She got to sample corn tortillas, jicima, avocado, corn, black beans, and cilantro chicken. The margarita, though, was just for show.

Teething hurts!

Stephie's top left tooth is mere milimeters from poking through her gums.

"This teething thing hurts! Maybe if I rub my hands on my teeth it will help...""Nope! This teething thing is for the birds!"