10 months old!

Stephie is 10 months old today! We are definitely past the point where the monthly picture is an easy undertaking. Stephie would rather rip Brie's fur out and eat the paper than have a peaceful picture taken. Oh well, we tried.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Allen!

Tonight we celebrated Grandpa Allen's birthday one day early. Stephie didn't get to try any of the Baked Alaska that Mommy made for dessert, but she did add three days onto her life (something Grandpa Allen told Mommy and Aunt Stephanie when they were little girls) by trying three other new foods: butternut squash and pear soup, chickpea and spinach curry, and Indian naan. Stephie is a great eater; she loved them all!

Bumper Ball

Stephie and Julia invented their own version of air hockey!

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.