4th of July in Sonoma

Mia playing Ladder Ball on 4th of July

Mia could "help out" with the watering for hours if I'd let her

Coconut water Popsicle

Coconut water galore

Mia playing with the mister at the neighbors birthday party.

It got a bit wet after a little while, hence this sparse outfit

Opening presents at the official birthday party. Once she noticed everyone was clapping after she did it, Mia couldn’t stop

Some more clapping

Chasing bubbles

Taking a break from field hockey

On the way to Gymboree class

Climbing round at Gymboree

Looks like someone is enjoying himself...

Trying to dunk after watching Pappa how it's done

Mia absolutely loves shopping. We don't do it very often, but once we do, it's like many gigantic playgrounds for her. Trying on new stuff is one of many activities she enjoys.

Mia fell and hit her face on the concrete, creating a large fat lip

Even with the fat lip, Mia was a trooper and did not complain

"You eat this or else..."

This bodes well for Pappa. She loved the makeshift drumset Diana made for her.

Rocking out like a true rock star

Her makeshift drum set was replaced with a real one. There were no question on how it would be used.

Thanking the audience after a lengthy drum solo.

Mia checking out the music I was listening to

Mia is copying her mother. Here it's Violet getting a free ride in Mia's sling

As soon as Mia went into the room with Silvia, she closed the door behind her. Talk about taking our gusts as hostage.

Checking out her new toy house for the first time

Halloween. This year it was Tinkerbell.

Tinkerbell casting a spell

Trying on Diana's wig for her mermaid costume. I startled her a little bit when I took this picture, and it kinda looks like she is covering up. Hilarious.

Priceless pose with a tutu on her head.