Movie Night

Mia started last weekend with a dinner at the pool and a movie night with all her friends at a neighbor's place.

It was the story of a little pig and the other animals at a farm.

It got a bit late but we all enjoyed it - including the cookies and fruits other snacks.

Summer days

Wih another string of hot days Mia has to play more inside.

Swimming Class

This summer we have signed Mia up for a swimming class for small children that is offered by Arlington county at a nearby public pool. She doesn't really have to get comfortable with the water since she spends almost every evening in the pool but maybe she can learn how to swim properly. Right now she can swim through half the pool but she doesn't know how to do teh breathing part.

In the first session she was not too excited about the teacher but the second time she enjoyed the 30 minute class more

Slumber Party

After a evening at the pool Mia had a little slumber party with Erika and Jacob

The highlight was of course the ice cream.

A visit from Ben and Ella

On a day with record breaking temperatures - the high twas 104 F - cousins Ben and Ella came for a visit to cool off at the pool and hang out with Mia.

While Mia and Ben had a little swimming competition Ella was a bit more relaxed

After the afternoon nap and some snacks the three stayed indoors and played a bit in Mia's room

4'th of July

On the 4'th of July our neighbor Silvia invited us to watch the fireworks of the National Mall from her rooftop terrace. She had organized a party with a few friends and some good food for the occasion.
For Mia it was the first fireworks she watched. in the years before she had been already asleep at the start a bit after 9 p.m. when it starts to turn dark.

Not sure if she liked it. She did most certainly enjoy the deserts after the fireworks: Chocolate cupcakes, chocolates and strawberries

Annapolis

Last weekend we went to Annapolis to meet some friends. Ken had completed a bike relay race across America with his "Above and beyond cancer" team and it was a great opportunity to spend some time with old friend

Ken's family had driven all the way from Des Moines, Iowa and Christian had joined Ashley and the rest of the support team in Kansas

After some time in the hotel pool we then spent some time on the docks and had dinner with Christian

It was a beautiful evening with a nice breeze and we could watch the boats pasing

At brunch the next morning Mia was delighted to have Hershey on her lap. She had come all the way from Des Moines as well

After that we all headed back to DC and spent some more time with Ashely, her mother, the kids and of course Herseh