Introducing a new princess to our little blog, a playmate for Milo that he hasn't yet met, the gorgeous, inquisitive, sparkling daughter of Diana & Andy, meet Charlotte "Bean" Walbert.

This sweet pea lives in a tree house in Northern California, pops up her head like a curious turtle, has been trail-hiking since she was conceived and needs to get on a plane so Milo can show her the way around the subway. She also has two incredibly cool parents who bring remarkable calm and sensibility to child-rearing, and can still whip up amazing dinners when no one's apparently looking.

Stay tuned for more of our friends' sprouts, and also, for more dreamy Gates visions, courtesy of Milo's papa.