Pictures from the Summer and Fall as we move from Ann Arbor to Champaign-Urbana. Starting with Mia "supervising" the move.

On a quick visit to LA for Colin and Carrie's wedding, we kick it at the pool.

 

And learn some household techniques from Martha.

 

Oct. 24, 2004 was the first birthday party when she (kind of) understood what was going on. Here with Kiera Althaus.

 

The obligatory messy face photo.

 

Feeling the joy with Tia and Dave.

 

Tia and Dave's dog Harley was a big hit, partly because Mia had someone to boss around: "No, Harley!!".

 

More face stuffing with leftover birthday cupcakes.

 

Getting into gear for a trip to Hawaii.

 

At arts & crafts.

 

Just a cutie.

 

How big? This big at age 2.

 

Halloween with the other kids from the mother's group.