A New Era

Ever since we moved to the new place, Mia has slept in a big girl bed. For the most part, it has been shockingly successful. She loves her bed and even when she wakes before us, she'll remain where she should, reading books or chatting to her million stuffed animals who join her in slumber. The only wrinkle has been when she has a particularly restless night, at which point her limbs begin to stray overboard and I begin to worry she'll end up on the floor -- although judging from these pictures, it is only me who is losing sleep over this issue.

Boogie Days

Lunch (Cheese, Of Course) is Served

Mia loves her new kitchen from Grandparents Glasgow and it comes in handy each day as I get her meals ready. She is much too busy for sitting at a high chair these days, but is cooperative enough to eat at her Mia-sized table and chairs with her favorite porcine buddy. Here are a few more of our girl hamming it up.

Paradise

Paradise Beach Park, that is. Throwing rocks and building sand castles this morning -- and singing Happy Birthday, since Mia thinks my castles looked like cakes.

Don't Disturb the Artist

After several disinterested attempts, Mia has embraced the painting room at the Discovery Museum. I hope the Guggenheim is clearing out an exhibit room for her.

Like a Diamond in the Sky

Look Who's Arrived!

Home Sweet Home

The walking trail at the new house. Otter is a big fan. I'm finding it pretty nice, too.

BFF

Here are some more photos of soccer.