Riding outside

Stephie's legs really aren't long enough to reach the pedals on "MY BIKE," but that certainly doesn't stop her from talking about it all day. Safety first: gotta protect the pumpkin head!Waiting for Daddy to adjust the helmet straps even bigger. Can you say >99% for head?

My bike!

Stephie has been asking over and over for "MY BIKE!!!" until Mommy and Daddy finally broke down and bought her a new Barbie trike. Hot "mink" of course. Stephie helped Papa assemble it too.
Toast and jell-ay break.
Bingo likes to ride the bike too, but Stephie likes it even better when poor Bingo rides in the storage compartment.
Cheese!
Test drive!

Friday morning with Bobo

Mommy volunteered at the free clinic this morning in St. Charles which meant that Stephie had a great time hanging out with Bobo. First, Bingo got a ride on the train......and Stephie and Bingo tried on Bobo's shoes......then Stephie met up with Cami and Ava at the mall for some play-time......whoa! action shot......as well as lunch. Much to Mommy's dismay, Cami and Ava's diet consists solely of chicken nuggets, which means that lunch with them isn't the healthiest. But it sure is fun!

Ralph's World

Stephie and Bozena went to a concert today! They went to see Ralph of "Ralph's World" who is somewhat of a local celebrity around Glen Ellyn. Rockin' out to the music:Circles around Ralph!
Dance party:
Stephie and Ralph after the concert:
Ralph autographed his latest c.d. for Stephie. Wow! A first for Stephie!

Balls. Yet again.

Guess what are Stephie's favorite things at the new Ackerman sports center in Glen Ellyn?That's right. Balls. This time not of the Pay-Doh variety.
...and finally, a frisbee for good measure. Stephie was so exhausted after all the running around that she went to bed at 7:30pm, a personal record!

Happy stroller

Does Stephie like her new wheels for our after-dinner walks?She does indeed! Stephie even knows where baby Haley is going to sit: immediately to her right.
So happy!

Arlington Park Pet Expo

Mommy and Daddy went to the pet expo over the weekend to see lots of "woofs" and "meows." Awww...an English bulldog named Lola.Look, Daddy's dream come true! A giant rabbit!Twin Basset hounds.We paid $1 for Stephie to hug a puppy.Look, it's Brie! Except better looking and much better behaved.Petting a beautiful Persian kitten. Maxine!