Good friends, old and new

Stephie wrapped up her week with Grandma Julie by filling up her social calendar. First came a visit with Grandma's friends Auntie Sherry and Michael...
...then lunch with her friend Dawn...
...and finally a visit with Aunt Marian. Whew!

Sipping from a straw

Stephie has learned to drink water (with assistance) from a straw when we're out at restaurants which comes in handy when we forget her sippy cup! Today she joined Grandma Julie and Mary for lunch and ate an entire grilled cheese sandwich.
So proud!

Bowling and pizza party!

While Mommy and Daddy were at work today, Stephie had an all-day party with Grandpa John and Grandma Julie. Bowling and pizza in the same day?!? Lucky Stephie!

How cute are these girls?!?

Stephie had dinner tonight with Chloe, Abby, and "Molly the Dolly." With all three girls on the move, it was a crazy but really fun evening.

How much is that baby in the mirror?

Stephie's whole face lit up with delight when she discovered the adorable baby in the mirror today. She spent a lot of time touching the other baby and, yes, trying to eat her too.
Grandpa Don and Grandma Michele brought Stephie back an elephant from their recent trip to Thailand! It matches her awesome elephant p.j.'s.

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!