Hmmmmm, what could it be?!

Mia sure was curious to know what is going on with Mommy's belly! Hmmmm, what could it be?!

Ice Cream Buddies!

For Labor Day we hung out at the pool at our Club with some close friends. Russell & Christine brought Sascha to hang out with Mia. Here are the midgets sharing some ice cream in the heat! It's amazing that Sascha is almost 5 years old now, when we met her she was just a baby and we were dreaming of bringing home our Mia some day... Now, here they are having fun in the sun! We are truly lucky.

Scuba Reader!

Yep, those would be scuba goggles on Mia's head... Every now and again she enjoys a little intellectual alone time with a good book and her favorite chair! How the goggles fit into this scenario I have no idea. Simply put, the girl makes some strange choices, but we love her just the same! She certainly isn't lacking in creativity...

Mia's speech skills are impressive! On Sunday night we took Mia, and Cousin Nick, to a Japanese hibachi restaurant for the first time. She was amazed at the chef and his antics. When we were done he asked how old she was. When we told him she was 2, he was amazed and said that his daughter who is almost 4 couldn't speak so clearly. I realize every child develops at their own rate, so by no means am I saying Mia is some kind of genius. That being said, I will say the kids a freaking genius!! How could she not be with a Daddy like hers... :)

Got Bubbles?!

Daddy got a little crazy with the bubble bath on Sunday night! What else could we do but make hats & beards?!?! I'm pretty sure Mia hasn't bathed alone in about year. Every day is a party in her world!

Creativity!

Madi came over the other day and taught Mia what markers are really for... After completely covering their faces in various colors, they proceeded to run around the house like a couple of freaks! This picture doesn't even begin to show you how crazy they got with the markers! I'm guessing the whole drawing on the walls thing should be coming any day now... Ugggghh!

Big Swimmer!

Wow, how times change... Just a few months ago Mia was crying and fighting us at group swim lessons. Now she's graduated to advanced private lessons and is absolutely amazing in the water! Her teacher, Simon, is her new best friend. It's so cute to see them working together in the pool. This week Mia earned a ribbon for floating on her back with no assistance... We're very proud of our little porpoise!!

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!!