And now, ladies and gentlemen...

Ariel Joy Fybush

Born September 15, 2003, 4:26 AM

(At left: Ari's official 8-month portrait, courtesy of Expressions in Photography)

 

 

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November 17, 2004

Looking Back on Summer

OK, we broke our promise. We got very busy before Ari's birthday and Grammy Fran's visit, and it was one big blur from the High Holy Days to Election Day. And the pictures got buried. And Scott has practically been chained to his computer. But enough excuses (especially since Scott said he knew all along where the pictures were, and I had a little bit of computer time). Live and learn...and we are, big-time! The up side of such a long time between updates (still not as long as the last) is that we have a glut of pictures, so we should be able to keep updating every day until our trip to Fort Wayne for Thanksgiving! We'll start with the long-awaited pictures of Ariel the Waterbaby....

Ari loves pools and was excited to be invited to swim at the Starskys, friends of Nanny and Grandpa Dan, and fellow Porsche Club members! Here, she models the cute cover-up and swimsuit set that Nanny bought her.

Getting ready to jump in, safely assisted by Daddy.

Taking the plunge -- there's no turning back now.

And hey, taking a dip is just another great photo opportunity, as Ari clearly knows. Hey, Sports Illusrated, any plans to do a toddler swimwear issue?

Whee! I love swimming, whether I'm being propelled by Daddy...

...or by Mommy. Actually, Ari does kick her legs, and she also paddles a little with her arms. She hasn't figured out yet how to breathe in the water, though...in fact, she still tries to drink it!
   

Drying off. That was quite a workout! 

I want a nap...if only my adoring public would leave me alone!

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