Connor's 2nd Birthday Party

Today we headed up to Kenosha, WI for Connor's 2nd birthday party. Stephie and Connor had a blast playing in the inflatable house. They were much more coordinated at jumping than last year......well, sort of.
Stephie enjoyed making food for baby Carra...
...while Haley made her rounds with the rest of the family.
Haley loves Aunt Connie......Aunt Sarah...
and Uncle Tim.
Wow, that's a lot of different kinds of sausages!
Mmm...three hot dogs down...
...and a whole lot of Elmos!The Elmo pinata before his brutal beheading:
The aftermath of super red frosting: a permanent red tongue. It was worth it!

Downtown with Daddy

Stephie and Haley went to visit Daddy at work this morning! Stephie was really much more excited than she appears here. : )Next we walked all the way over to Buckingham fountain...
...it was a long way!
We thoroughly enjoyed the break from the heat today. It was a beautiful 75 degrees downtown.
Haley also enjoyed the ride!

Play-date at Claire's house?

Mommy is glad that tomorrow is Friday and that she gets to reconnect with the girls as we're not exactly sure what they've been up to as of late. Stephie is an extremely poor historian. Today she told us that she went to Claire's house for lunch which appears to be true......but she also told us that she had four Rice Krispie Treats for lunch which Mommy really hopes is false.This is Claire's older sister. Stephie forgot her name.And who's this with Haley? Claire's mommy? Clarie's nanny? Not sure. Oh well, it looks like she's in good hands.

Driving around the mall

It is hot hot hot here lately, so Stephie, Haley, Cami, and Ava met up at Stratford Square Mall for some serious playtime on the indoor playground. Apparently, the girls are quite the crazy drivers.Watch your heads!
Haley wanted a turn too.
Bingo was quite agreeable as usual.
Yawn...not impressed with the fountain.
Could Stephie and Cami be any blonder...or wear any more hot pink?!?

Bumbos, books, and blankies

After having breakfast together...(..."Hey Mom, where's my food?!?"...)
...Stephie and Haley read some books...
...before inventing some games with Haley's blankie.
"Hi, Brie!"
"Peek-a-boo!"

Drawing Dora

Stephie got a GIGANTIC Dora coloring book today!
Her coloring skills still need a little work. : )
Cheese!Haley appreciates Stephie's modern art.
Hmmm...someone looks like she's rivaling Stephie for the chubby baby award.Here is Haley holding Mommy's rattle. It was one of Stephie's favorites too!

Showing Haley the ropes

Haley has spent a LOT of time watching Stephie on the swings......and today it was her turn too!
Hmmm....not so sure about this...
...Stephie promises it will be fun eventually!

New wheels!

Stephie found quite the surprise waiting for her at Gigi and Grandpa Roger's house: a pink Mustang convertible! Fancy!
Climbing in:Safety first, Bingo! Buckle up!Haley also deserves a new ride, don't you think? How about an Ergo baby carrier? Nice!