Play Time with Easton!

Our neighbors, Dave & Lindsay, bought an enormous waterslide for their back yard. During this extreme summer heat we've been heading over to their home for weekend cool downs. Mia absolutely loves it, and flings herself off the top! After some craziness she likes to relax in front of the TV with Easton and enjoy some quality Wiggles times!! Here are the two cuties doing what they do best...

Ice Cream Sandwich Delight!

Momma made somebody pretty damn happy with that ice cream sandwich... I mean, don't get me wrong, I love me an ice cream sandwich. But look at her face, that's pure enjoyment!!

Chinese Art?!

Daddy thought he'd decorate the house with a little Asian art, so what better than our midget?! To screw with Momma we put her on a shelf above the TV and told her to hold still... Mia thought it was the funniest thing in the world, while Momma of course was convinced that it was the most dangerous thing she'd ever seen. Such beauty should be on display! (Note the visor that Mia made at school and is totally obsessed with...)

Sleep Over!

Nancy had to fly back to Montana for a quick trip, so Mia got a chance to have a sleep over with Blaise & Madi!! At the moment of this photo the stereo was blasting and their was total chaos in the house while we awaited the pizza delivery... Mia loves having her friends over, especially when it involves spending time at her new table!

Nighty, Night!

Mia ended her sleep over with a little quality Wiggles time! Madi has grown so much while she was away in Montana this summer, and is so sweet with Mia. She's a great big sis! After dinner they cuddled with their bears and watched some Wiggles in Momma's bed... Too cute!

A Visit from the Elves?!

Grammy & Papa came for a visit this weekend. Mia is in love with her grandparents and especially loves playing with Papa! On Thursday night we all went out to dinner at Monti's and Papa showed Mia how to use Sweet & Low packets to turn themselves into elves... Very cute!

Table for the Bears!!

Momma surprised Mia last week with a new table for her bears. This was a treat for being a big girl and going potty on the potty for the first time!! Very exciting... While Papa was here he helped Daddy & Mia assemble the table. Mia was so fired up and excited. She could hardly wait to seat all of her bears at the table and feed them ice cream. Note her favorite bear to her right, that's Mary Bear. What you can't see is that Mary Bear, being her favorite, got the lion chair and the green ice cream. Those are Mia's favorites! Such favortism for the chosen bear...

Happy Anniversary!

Tonight was Mommy & Daddy's 7th wedding anniversary! We marked the occasion with a beautiful picture of Daddy's two favorite girls, and then a quiet dinner while Mia went over to Nancy's house to play with the kids... It's amazing how fast time goes by. We feel like newlyweds, yet our midget is growing and gaining independence by the day!

The Schaefers Return!

Nancy returned home from Montana today with Blaise, Madi & Sita! Mia was thrilled to see them and we spent the whole day swimming and playing... Here is Sita & Madi helping teach Mia to bake a cake! She's so lucky to have so many great friends.

The Warrior!

Daddy is teaching his midget to be a warrior! What do you think, is it working?! I know your'e scared...

Aunt Cari & Uncle Perry's Wedding in Lake Tahoe!

We spent a long weekend in Lake Tahoe for Aunt Cari & Uncle Perry's wedding. We rented an enormous home with several other couples who brought along children as well. As a result, Mia got to play all day and night with her friends! It was a busy weekend with all the family activities, and it was great to meet all of our new Peterson relatives. The wedding took place on a yacht out on the lake, with our close friends Doug & Ryan playing as the wedding entertainment! Needless to say, it was quite the party. Here was Mia late in the day, wondering when she was going to get her nap... Mia sure learned that the Peterson's know how to throw a bash. Congratulations Aunt Cari & Uncle Perry!!!!! We love you.

Zoe & Lilly!!

Doug & Heather brought along their two beautiful daughters, Zoe & Lilly! Mia loves spending time with them and got to play the entire weekend with her friends... Here they are play sleeping before bed!

Tahoe Beach Time!

It was so nice to get out of the Phoenix heat for a few days and Mia was able to enjoy her favorite way to spend a day, at the beach! We all spent a day kayaking and jet skiing along the shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Definitely a vacation to remember... Gotta love the glasses!

Mia's Favorite Sitter!

Mia was so happy to have Carmel along for the Tahoe trip! It sure made things easier for Mommy & Daddy too. It's amazing how close they have become... In fact, a few weeks ago when we were discussing family, Mia stated that her family is Mommy, Daddy & Carmel. It's great to have a baby sitter that Mia absolutely loves spending time with. It may sound trivial, but when it's time to go out, it makes all the difference in the world knowing Mia is happy and well taken care of... Thanks for being so great Carmel!