Just a Little Update

Hi all (: 

How's it going? 

For me, it's all good. Mostly. I have no real complaints at the moment. 

We were looking for a house. All options fell through--the last one just this afternoon. But surprisingly, I am ok with that. I don't want to be here in this apartment forever. Truly, I don't want to be here one more year. But it is what it is, and I am thankful for a roof over my head, a family to share it with, and most of all (lately, at least) a working air conditioner. 

In other news, my photo business is slowly beginning to roll forward. I've created five orders for five different customers so far in the wall art division of the business, and am currently in the process of scheduling a wedding and a family photo shoot. It's slow, sure, but I am excited to see where this goes. (: (If you're interested in setting up photos for yourself or a friend, or if you want to order something for your wall, email me at contact.afphoto@gmail.com.)

Other than that, life is basically "normal" on my end. Charlie is growing--about the size of a pineapple now, they say--and never stops moving. She has caused me to gain about 10 pounds in the past 2 weeks. She rarely allows me to sleep, but when she does, I will often refuse to get up until noon. All 17 inches of her little, 4-pound self is constantly wiggling and stretching, making Mama intensely uncomfortable at times... And yet, with all of this, I am so glad my baby girl is growing big and strong. I would never trade this experience over the past 9 months for one with less discomfort or more sleep because it would mean I was trading this special time with my little girl away as well. 

We are currently in the middle of "baby shower week." We were blessed at one on Sunday, and will be blessed with another on Saturday. Half of the empty Pack-N-Play box was filled with tags and packaging from the gifts given by just about 15 ladies. Charlotte, my dear, you are one loved little dear. And I'm afraid you don't have a choice in the matter... you will be dressed in pink and hairbows until you are at least 2.