We took Ariana to JC Penny portrait studio to have our pictures taken yesterday.  Ariana couldn't sit still for one second.  As soon as we put her down on the floor, she starts crawling off the background - trying to get into things in the studio.  It took all three (Ryan, I, and the photographer) of us to trick her into sitting still for the pictures.  She wore us out.  The photographer said she had never seen any 9 month-old as quick as Ariana.  I can't wait to get the pictures back.  We got the whole package deal for less than $100.00.  Not a bad deal, I think.

My heart is heavy.  It's like when something's on your mind and you can't figure out how to solve it so it keeps weighing on your shoulders. 

My big dilemma is whether I should leave Ariana at a daycare/sitter so I could work to supplement the family income, or stay at home with her.  Of course I want both, but I don't know where I could find work at home.  I've been looking at different options but they're not working out for me.  I feel guilty just thinking of sending Ariana to a daycare. 

We're leaving for Texas tonight!  We're driving all night and should be there around 9 or 10 in the morning.  This will be a fun little vacation for me.  I haven't gone anywhere out of Indiana for a while, so this will be a nice break.