Ups and Downs

Okay, since I'm too inpatient to wait for Photobucket to resize all my photos, I decided you'll have to be okay with small photos ... at least for now.

Avery is now 14 months and each day I swear she gets cuter and cuter.

Two weeks in, we're starting to find our groove. I'm finally getting energy back and feel capable of getting off the couch.

But for now, I'm channeling that energy into fun activities with Avery, and not the other 100 things that need done around the house.

 

We capped off the weekend with a swim party with friends. My friend's baby who is just 7 months  was splashing like crazy and wasn't phased at all by the water. But Avery was a total priss and got mad when the slightest bit of water touched her face. Hanging out with the other kids and eating watermelon was more her speed.

 

And finally, I can't document details of my life without mentioning my beautiful sister Susan.

photo by Garrett Driskill, my adorable 4-year old nephew

Our family was hit with some really tough medical news this week.

Susan is the most giving, nurturing and selfless person I know. But she's also a fighter. And I know she can and will beat any roadblock put in her path. I only hope I can show her the same level of love and support she has shown me these past 30 years. 

Thanks for reading ...

Surprise!

Baby Lahnum 2 at 12 weeks

2 under 2! 

Yep. Come Feb. 1, I'll be taking care of a toddler who barely slows down to sleep and a newborn! Baby 2 (nicknamed Sneak) wasn't planned just yet, but safe to say Chad and I are thrilled. 

After months of planning a surprise getaway for our 30th birthdays (we're just 8 days apart), the biggest surprise was on me.  That morning, and the day after Avery's 1st birthday party, I took a test since I was a little late. One of the planned stops on the trip was a winery so I wanted to be safe.

After the initial shock ... we both grew more excited as the day went on and were talking baby names on our way to St. Louis.

It will be hard (as people keep reminding me), but how great will it be to have kids so close in age. I have a sister not even 12 months older than me, and it made all the difference growing up. 
I also just left my pr job to do freelance writing and be a full-time mama. So that will help. And that's actually what this blog will be about.

The world doesn't need another mommy blog. But I do need a creative outlet to highlight this huge transition in my life. 

So even if it's just my husband and sister reading, that's enough to justify it for me. :)