Happy Valentine's Day!

Stephie wishes all of her family and friends a very happy Valentine's day filled with hugs and kisses!

Don't leave home without it!

Stephie visited Aunt Marian today and easily passed the hour playing with Aunt Marian's expired American Express card. Good times were had by all!

Hey, a whole new floor!

Today Stephie figured out that if she climbs the stairs from the living room, she winds up in her bedroom which is filled with unexplored adventures. "Hi Dolly, I'm Stephie..."
"...I have the best smile ever!"Later, Stephie practiced rocking in her chair as well. Be careful!

A girl of many hats...and friends!

Stephie had two separate play-dates today with her "boyfriends" R.J. and Sam, but the best part of the day was wearing some very colorful hats!

Enjoying a brief respite from winter!

Stephie spent a lot more time outside today enjoying the near-record high temperatures. First she explored the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton and made some new friends along the way, then she spent more time outside at home walking Brie around the neighborhood. Lucky baby, and lucky doggy too!

Willowbrook Zoo

Today Stephie enjoyed an hour-long springtime walk in nearby Willowbrook Zoo. Tomorrow's forecast is for an even warmer 60 degrees!Later, Stephie had some extremely scream-worthy dinner with Mommy and Daddy.

First signs of spring

Stephie enjoyed the first breath of spring weather this weekend. Daddy took her and Brie on a 45 minute walk around Lake Ellyn yesterday, and today she even took a brief spin in the bucket swing. Wheeee! Teeth #5 and #6 (both top lateral incisors) also made their appearances this weekend.

Doesn't Stephie look adorable in the fisherman's sweater that Aunt Connie made for her? Brie thinks that the buttockal region smells particularly tasty.