Stacking sista'

There are three steps to successfully stacking the rings. First, remove the star.
Then, place both the blue and the red rings on at the same time.This requires intense concentration.
Finally, take a break! That was hard work.

Water girl

Over the weekend, Stephie had a lot of fun playing with Grandpa Don and Mimi's hose.
Whew! That was fun.Stephie's work here is done......time to strut her stuff somewhere else!

Grant's Farm

We visited Grant's Farm today, and Stephie got up-close-and-personal with the animals. She petted a horse......and stood by the Anheuser Busch wagon...
...hung out with Grandpa Roger and Grandma Michelle...
...but the highlight of the visit was feeding the baby goats!
The goats like milk almost as much as Stephie!
Awww...

Stephie ended the day with another carousel ride. What a great time!

Carousel

**We are in St. Louis for the 4th of July weekend. Stay tuned for future blog posts with lots more pictures from this trip!**

It was raining this morning, so Stephie, Daddy, Mommy, Mimi, and Grandpa Don headed out to Chesterfield Mall to spend some time. Mommy and Daddy suckered Mimi and Grandpa into riding the carousel (aka barf-maker) with Stephie.

Waiting in line (it was blissfully short):Two tokens to ride! (Stephie rode free):Hey, look, they're having fun!

Rolla, Missouri

Stephie and Mommy drove to Rolla, MO this morning to visit Val, Kyle, and soon-to-be-baby Kershaw. We had lunch at Wasabi where Stephie had miso soup, chicken teriyaki, California rolls, and goyza. It was great to see Val and Kyle; we can't make to meet the new baby soon!

Triangle Park

***These photos courtesy of Grrrallen the Grrreat!***

Stephie has become such a confident, coordinated park-goer!Daddy, not so much.

Dog

What could be better than animal crackers?I know, a book with Daddy!
Stephie's new favorite book is succinctly titled "Dog." She has ripped off every one of the movable parts. It's still a very cute book...
"Dog" is good stuff!