What we’re eating | This winter, we’ve had three soups on rotation: chili, taco soup and white chicken chili. Over the weekend we had tons of family in town and I borrowed crock pots from friends, made all three of these soups because there isn’t an easier (or more delicious!) way to feed a crowd.
What I’m reminiscing | I’ve had several people comment on Ari’s cheeks recently and how full her face is. My first thought was, But her face has always been fluffy. So I pulled up a few pictures of when she was a day or two old!
What I’m loving | I got to spend the weekend with lots of family and I just loved having both of my sisters stay here. Ari enjoyed a little quality time with her aunts, too!
Somehow we never took a picture but this one from David’s surprise 30th is one of my favorites.
What we’ve been up to | We just cart this girl everywhere we go and she’s such a trooper. On Saturday, Dave had to open up the gym at his school for little league basketball and Ari got to go with Daddy. Then Carolina played on TV at 1 and she sat in his lap and watched (and refused her bottle). Family came over to eat and hang out before going to Uncle Corbin’s basketball game that evening.
What I’m dreading | I can’t think of anything I’m dreading but how crazy is it that the last time I wrote a What’s Up Wednesday post, I was 8 months pregnant. I mean… all those pictures of my huge belly and they seem like such a distant memory. I know I’ve been a terrible blogger recently. I want to get back into the swing of it… how many times have I said that? Here’s what I wrote on my Instagram bio this week: “I used to work full time and blog 5 days a week. Then I had a baby, became a SAHM, and suddenly I can’t find any time to blog.” Truer words have never been spoken.
What I’m working on | Recently, I’ve been doing a little bit of writing… more on that later. And I’m committing to a more focused effort on tummy time with Ari. She’s a big fan of chewing on her hands right now so when I put her on her tummy, that’s all she wants to do. Remember her 3 month pictures? That’s exactly what she does every time now.
What I’m excited about | Weekends are fun because Daddy’s around. And we’re going to the mountains for a few days over Spring Break!
What I’m watching and reading | My favorite things to watch are The Bachelor, Fixer Upper, NCIS and American Crime. Wow, I don’t know if I’ve ever had this many shows going at once. I have like three books sitting on my book shelf that I need to start reading!
What I’m listening to | When you’re hanging out with a three month old all day every day, it’s essential to have some background noise so I usually have Pandora playing from the iPad. But recently, it’s been cutting off so sometimes I’ll turn on the music channel on the TV. One day last week, I heard Keep the Candle Burning (by Point of Grace) and I was taken all the way back to 1997 and my middle school days. We LOVED this CD.
What I’m wearing | A lot of leggings or jeans and tees. And pretty much everything is black and white striped… I think I have a problem.
What I’m doing this weekend | Hanging out with these two.
What I’m looking forward to | A couple of projects that are rolling around in my head…
What else is new | Here’s an Ari picture update:
What is my favorite Easter tradition | The Easter sunrise service is a special way to celebrate.
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