Howdy, Partner

Blurry photos from Dad's phone, but I couldn't resist posting these pretty darn cute pictures of Mia trying on Uncle Brian's cowboy hat. The only negative is that there is no mini-cowboy hat for Piggy.

Running Free

Mia was having some fun running in the wide open field behind the Academy of Sciences today in her new Crocs, complete with choo-choo decorations.

You Said PlaceHat, Right?

Mia misheard what I identified as her placemat today during our Thai lunch.

Nature's Air Conditioner

(Predicted) record highs here in San Francisco today, so Mia and I headed to Baker Beach, where we could enjoy the sunshine with a very cool breeze bouncing off the Pacific. Much fun was had collecting rocks and frolicking in the freezing surf. When Mia removed her hat and I threatened we would leave if she wouldn't wear her hat, she promptly collected her sand toys and said "Bye Bye, Beach!" as if I had made a brilliant suggestion rather than announced a negative consequence of her actions. Sigh...so much for today's discipline lesson.

Green Thumb

Mia is really enjoying her backyard this week and, thank goodness, because I could really use a gardener who knows how to use a shovel. I'll try to get out the good camera (instead of my crappy phone camera, as evidenced by these photos) this week so I can get some decent shots of her exploring the glory of dirt and flowers.

On the Farm

Mia working her favorite tractor at the SF Zoo's farm.

Who is Having More Fun Here?

Hip to the Hop

I can't get enough of the Easter Bunny and, thankfully, Mia was kind enough to sit on my lap while I got close to him.

On the Run

Mia loves packing the stroller full of favorites and taking them for a twilight stroll here in Florida. If there is a sewer manhole from which to read letters along the way, all the better.