What exactly would you say you do here?

Whoa! I feel like every time I decide to write a serious post, I have to begin it with something like, "Things have been really hectic here." But it's the truth. Just when I think they're going to settle down, more "stuff" pops up. This time, it has been work. I have gotten no less than six new clients this month. SIX. Six I have never worked with before—all with similar timelines for their projects, surprisingly :-)

What this means for me is lots of interesting projects. And a lot less time for myself. I really enjoy the work. Really, really. I work better when I have more on my plate. It just means less photos of Ella, less blog posts, and more time sitting on my butt in front of the computer. Fortunately, I'm preparing to leave for a short vacation to Lake Tahoe... beginning tomorrow morning. I will, of course, be taking my computer. I will also be taking my new favorite gadget—my iPhone. That thing is FA-BU-LO-US. It can do anything, well just about (anyone have an app out there that will fold my laundry?). I decided that it was time to finally get a business phone—especially after spending three hours on conference calls last Tuesday. So now I'm never without e-mail, a very scary thought. I'll try not to let it get out of hand.

Ella is still Ella. She's a sassypants, has an unbelievable amount of curly hair, and likes telling knock knock jokes. She's out of her crib and sleeping in a big girl bed. She's obsessed with being big. If you call her a little girl, you will feel her wrath. I do not recommend it.

I think she's the cutest thing ever. And just when I think she can't get any cuter—she does. It must be exhausting for her. Last night, I asked her if she wanted to help me vacuum for a minute. This is what she said, "No. You can do it yourself. I'm busy. I'm playing with chalk." I guess she told me :-)