Bucket swing bliss

First, here are Haley and Daddy out for sushi at a place that doesn't require a mop to clean up after us!Stephie is still in St. Louis, but luckily Mommy has some leftover pictures from earlier in the week. Stephie and Bingo think that having a swing set is the BEST!Stephie will push, OK, Bingo?
Both going for a ride:
Pure joy:

Off to St. Louis!

Stephie has been such a good girl lately that she earned a weekend getaway with Julie and Papa to St. Louis. Early this morning Daddy helped pack up all of the buddies......except for Bingo who was hand-carried, of course.
And they're off!Haley stayed home and got a lot of individual attention from Bobo today.
Doing tummy time at Bobo's house:
Kisses for Haley! It's too quiet here, Stephie...come back soon!

Mystery play-date

Mommy has no idea who these kids are as Stephie refuses to divulge the name of her friends. Apparently they had a play-date today at Hoffman Park.Haley is also keeping quiet as to their secret identities!Stephie did, however, apparently learn how to use Mommy's camera. Stephie's self-portrait:

Cosley Zoo

Bobo, Stephie, Haley, and of course Bingo packed a picnic lunch today and went to the Cosley Zoo to visit some animal friends.Stephie showing off her fancy new Crocs:Haley was happy to go along for the ride:
Haley also found a new job for when Stephie is eating lunch: Bingo-sitter!

Abracadabra!

Stephie and Haley were feeling kind of glum......til Papa broke out "Marvin's Amazing Magic Picture Book!"
Stephie was a natural with the magic wand.
Poof!
Hmmm, better keep working, Stephie...Haley's not impressed!

Four smiles to close out the weekend

Stephie and Haley had an especially smiley and happy weekend. Stephie hanging out in the family room doing puzzles:
"Look, I found the last piece!"Haley relaxing on the couch:
"Goooo!"

How sweet it is...

Mommy wondered out loud today if life could possibly be any sweeter than having Stephie, Haley, and summertime.