This magnet says, "Mooooo!"

Stephie is quite interested in her fridge magnets lately. We are doing our best to teach her the animal names and noises, but it so hard to concentrate when the magnets are so darn tasty and so much fun to throw on the floor!

Downtown Chicago adventures

Today Stephie visited the new modern wing of the Chicago Art Institute (the lions go ROARRR!).Though she didn't appreciate much of the art, the walk over to Millenium Park was nice......and she did thoroughly enjoy her lunch at Ed Debevic's afterward. A man even came by the table and made Stephie a balloon giraffe, her favorite!

Memorial Day BBQ

Mmmm...Stephie's first corn-on-the-cob. Delicious!Every party needs horsey rides.Peek-a-boo!Chillin' with the grandpas.

Just a-walkin' my doggy

Stephie LOVES to hold Brie's leash...much to Brie's dismay! Perhaps it's payback for all those times that Brie steals Stephie's puffs right out of her hands.

Lilacia Park

Last weekend Stephie visited Lilacia park in Lombard, at its peak only once a year when hundreds of lilac bushes are in bloom.The lilacs smell SO PRETTY!Chillin' with Bob and Bingo. Peace out!

Arboretum adventures

The children's garden at the arboretum is a great place for Stephie to explore. It is filled with tunnels, bridges, climbing ladders, and sculptures...the perfect destination for a sunny afternoon!

Everyone, meet Bingo.

Stephie's other near-constant companion as of late is Bingo, a golden retriever "webkin" given to Stephie by Grandpa Allen for Easter. Poor Bingo spends equal time being dragged around by his tail and having it used as a chew toy. Ouch!
Watch out, Bingo, Sammy is going to give you a run for your money