Sunny Saturday

What better way to enjoy the beautiful warm weather than with a nice ride in the Bumbleride Rocket (here checking out Daddy's berm)......and some serious bucket-swing time at Lake Ellyn Park??? Ahhh...what a lovely day.

Go fish!

Stephie's latest obsession is playing with (and tasting) cards. Mommy can't wait to teach her all kind of mind-numbing classics like Go Fish and War. Also, note that Stephie is officially back in regular clothes! After wearing p.j.'s for two weeks to keep the bandages in place, she got the go-ahead today to switch to regular clothes and even got to take a bath. Ahhhh...clean baby!

Stephie's first birthday present

Stephie got a package in the mail today from Aunt Carolyn......with a beautiful, warm, handmade sweater inside!How snuggly and cozy for next winter! Thanks, Aunt Carolyn!!!

Some things never change...

Ed's favorite hobby, 2005:Ed's favorite hobby, 2009:

Terrific twos

It's great to have a two-year old buddy to play around with and learn from! Today Stephie's friend R.J. taught her all about music, from clapping to keyboards.

Stephie, what big teeth you have!

Seven teeth, to be exact, with the addition of Stephie's left lower incisor this weekend. The better to eat you with, my dear!

Bunnies and chickies and lambies, oh my!

Stephie is intrigued by the Easter decorations that appeared yesterday. She especially LOVES to grab the bunnies by the ears and dump them unceremoniously onto the floor.