The new act of Juggling...

A few years ago, the juggling that I did was 17 hours of college, three social and leadership clubs, a steady boyfriend [namely, Dan], intramural sports, my health and wellness, church, missions, family and some other stuff... like, keeping up with politics [namely, my major!].

Currently, I juggle something much more precious and life-giving, a 13 pound joy that smiles every single time I see her... even if she's crying for hunger or sleep. I juggle a home to clean, a business plan to start and launch (coming soon, pray hard), a church to love and volunteer work to do, a husband who needs care and encouragement, groceries and food preparation, a garden to watch over and tend to, a family to support and talk to, friends with jobs and normal lives and of course, find time for sleep, exercise and stress-management.

Today, I attempted to juggle a squirming baby, my laptop and a full piping hot mug of coffee up the stairs when interrupted by a big, manly, Mitch-SNEEZE.

ACHHOOOOO....

Let's just say I sacrificed the coffee not the child...

More Gorgeous Sounds

I like this girl....

A lot

(Rebecca, if you cant hear it because her accent is so strong, she's singing Happy Birthday to you!)

Hanging out!

Learning to suck my thumb!

In the bumbo chair!

Yes, I will be president, best selling author, professor, doctor, world changer, artist... or something wonderful!

Lest you think all we do is laugh, giggle and coo around here... you can see I am angry about something very important, like eating or something!

Wish we were back here!

While Dan & I were sleeping till 11, this is where Ari was!

Her cute fuzzy bunny slippers for Easter!

Pookie loves her Uncle Dave!!

Great Grammy Claire!

Turn your head sideways to watch!

Last night, Ari had a cup of coffee with her dinner and stayed up with Mommy for an extra hour past bedtime (actually, she just was in a fantastic mood after visiting Daddy at Firebirds)

Here, you can watch her chat with me. I took this video ON MY PHONE and therefore, it is sideways and not of the best quality.

Enjoy her sweet voice anyway!!

Beach Babes (all 3 of us!)

We are back from a well-deserved Florida vacation! Dan works so hard and dedicates himself to Ari and Me so we gave him 5 days of nothing-ness... His favorite activity: reading 100 pages in his book!!! (besides sunbathing, sleeping in and attending the Rays game).

Ari had many 'firsts' on this trip... including her first trip to the beach! Above, you can see her reaction to the itchy sand... shes trying her best to get onto Dan's feet so she doesnt have to touch the sand! Adorable!

She's seen here enjoying the chilly Atlantic waters!

And here, she is awake despite the lullaby of the waterfall at Grammy and Grandpa's house!

Nursing at the beach!! I love her cute tootsies hanging out and enjoying the breeze!

the 3 Babes! (a little squinty-eyed)

Though this picture comes last... it was within our first 3 minutes of arriving at the beach that Ari filled her diaper! Dan and I took the rescue with a new diaper and outfit... I'm blessed to have a husband who would trade diapers for spit-up!

(More pictures to come of Great Grammy Claire, Uncle Dave and more!)