Cooking

Stella also received some new cooking toys at Ikea.
She was quite pleased with the trip even though it did require a 40 minute car ride in 104 degrees.
But, it was worth it in th end.

Tent

We went to Ikea today with the simple task of getting a table and chairs for Stella and some how we came home with a tent! Stella fell in LOVE with this tent at Ikea. She would not leave it. We had to bribe her with oranges and then we just had to remove her from the tent. So, because it was only 10 bucks, we decided to buy it for her like the over-indulgent parents we swore we would never be! But it was worth the 10 bucks just to see how excited she was after Brian set it up while she was eating. She walked into her playroom and ....tent! She just squealed and immediately climbed right in, as did Puck! So the tent is a hit in our house.


Stella has gotten so big and I can't even take a picture of her whole body sleeping anymore. I just love how sweet she looks when she sleeps and I only have a few pictures. I need to start taking one a month.

June

Stella made a friend at the Children's Museum. I like how she thought the crib was big enough for her, but certainly not for her friend and she said "Noooooo" over and over again when the girl tried to also get in the crib.
Stella's favorite part of the Children's Museum
Back in the crib.
Stella likes to ham it up now when you ask her to smile for the camera
Stella and Daddy on Father's Day

Feeding herself with a spoon

17 Months

Walking.
Stell is always mesmerized by the remote control. What is it about the remote?
Classic Stella expression.
Stella rockin' it out at 17 months
Stella and her French snail, a lovely gift from Lucie.