What A Day!

First, it is Mia's last day of school for the year.  Erica, Miss Maria's daughter, came today to join in the fun and take Mia to school.

Here are Mia and CJ at the start of the school year.

And here are the three kids today...

And, on top of the excitement surrounding school ending, we also got our new puppy today.  Piper is a Portuguese Water Dog (same as the Obama's dog, Bo).  She's already had an exciting life including a run in with a snake, but seems to be the sweetest, calmest, happiest puppy so far.  Let's hope that continues.  Welcome to the family, Piper!!

Happy Anniversary

Today, we celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary.  Five years ago today was amazing, surrounded by so much love from friends and family.  We have grown and changed in the past few years, but it has definitely only gotten better.

*For those at the wedding (or anyone curious), this was our first dance song.  It was composed and sung by Mara's Uncle Win.

Our Little Reader...

As a parent, you always hope your child will have a love of learning.  One of the most exciting ways Mia has shown this recently is in learning to read.  She has really taken to it and even loves reading to CJ.  This video is of Mia reading to Mommy before bed.

Commuting Buddy

Mia insisted I take her doll with me to work today. She said I needed to bring the doll so I wouldn't get sick because Mia wouldn't be at my work to take care of me.  Clearly, I have a very caring daughter as this is one of her favorite dolls and she truly felt I needed her today, but what does it say about her belief in my own competency?  Hmmmm.....