Fashionista

Mommy is a little bit worried that Stephie may have been picking out her own outfits lately. Hey Stephie, where are your pants?Interesting combo...at least the blues match...And the real kicker: there are no words except WOW.

Say cheese!

Stephie is finally starting to understand the concept of smiling for the camera. Thank goodness! Mommy's job is going to get a lot easier!

20 months old!

Happy 20-months old to Stephie! Only four more months until the big TWO!

A new blanket from Ally

Last month when we visited Lindsay, J.D., and Ally in N.C., Stephie LOVED Ally's super-soft blanket that she borrowed at night...so much so that she rejected her ratty pink blanket that Mommy had brought along for the trip. Today in the mail Stephie got an awesome gift from Ally: a super-soft blanket of her very own!
"Hey, a package! I think I'll climb on it!""OK, I guess we'll see what's inside.""That tape is tough!"Ooohhhh...blankie!Mommy translated the card.
Ahhh...soft blanket AND a costume. Stephie the friendly ghost! Thanks, Ally!!!

Stephie at the arboretum

**These pictures courtesy of GrAllen!**

We took a twilight walk at the arboretum yesterday with GrAllen, Faux Pas, and Mimi. Stephie is loving the November fall days.
"Haha, Faux Pas, you're funny!"
Whee!
Leading the way...
Daddy sure knows how to lift Stephie's spirits!

Climbing with GrAllen

It's hard work climbing up onto the window seat!
Ooofff! Almost there!
Just chillin' with GrAllen on a Friday afternoon.

Shamu, Shamu!

Stephie's latest companion is Shamu, all the way from San Diego, CA.Stephie likes to make the hand signal for Shamu from the Sea World show. Shamu, Shamu!Oh no, he really is a killer whale!Also, a request from Aunt Stephanie:

On behalf of second children everywhere, I am hereby lobbying for a sideways mommy-is-pregnant photo (doesn't have to be bare belly) on Stephie's blog. :) Love, Stephanie

OK, sis, this one's for you! 20 weeks.