If there's anyone out there still reading, I apologize for the radio silence! Things have been a litle crazy lately. Great and exciting, but crazy.
Champ and I are spending a couple of months in Budapest! WP and I are shooting a pilot here, which required a temporary relocation. Knowing I'd be working insane hours, my dad and step-mom offered to come along and provide free childcare and lots of cuddles.
The photo above is my dad, taking Champ for a little stroll. She looks cozy, doesn't she?
Champ is growing like a weed. She is eight months old, and she's crawling now. She gave me her first sweet little baby kiss a few days ago. She says "Mama," though I'm not entirely convinced she associates the word with me. She loves reading books (particularly Quiet Loud, and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, and I Love You Through and Through). Her favorite toy is a set of exceptionally entertaining plastic eggs she got for Christmas. She is very opinionated, in a delightful way. She loves eating pear and avocado with her self-feeders. She is an expert at blowing raspberries. She has a not-so-nice habit of biting when she's in a fit of pique. She adores looking in the mirror and seeing what that other little baby is up to. She loves drumming on her bongo drum. The city lights outside the windows of our fifth floor apartment in Budapest absolutely fascinate her. She is totally cool with the freezing cold weather here. She gives the best snuggles in the whole wide world. She is everything.
So we finally figured out why E.C. needed all that reading material for the long flight. Can't wait to see your newest work--and your daughter is the cutest! :)
Posted by: Barb | 02/18/2013 at 01:26 PM
Awww she looks adorable. How wonderful of your Dad and StepMom to come with you. They will get a lot of time in with that cute little granddaughter and you will be at ease knowing she is in good hands while you work.
Blessings to you!!!
Posted by: Chris Green | 02/18/2013 at 09:22 PM
Thanks for the update. What a wonderful time you are having with her - and so lovely of your father and stepmother to go along with you - although I'm sure their reward is having lots of extra time with Champ. ;)
Posted by: samatwitch | 02/19/2013 at 09:59 AM
the first line of her first novel: Before I was one, I had a dog, a passport and a helluva mother.
ok everyone, we can stop trying to put some ransom $$ together.
Posted by: jerie b | 02/19/2013 at 06:37 PM
So, so glad to read an update and see such a wonderful photo!
Posted by: a | 02/19/2013 at 07:27 PM
budapest? that's just around the corner from me! i'm in ljubljana :-)
Posted by: bibi | 02/22/2013 at 02:34 PM
Awwww!! I missed you guys! Who's that big girl in the pram?!
Posted by: Christi | 02/22/2013 at 06:21 PM
So glad to hear that all is well. I have been checking in here every so often, especially after Christmas, so nice to see that Champ is as beautiful as ever and the pilot is moving forward!! Stay Warm:)
Posted by: Lori H | 02/22/2013 at 07:14 PM
Yay! So glad to see a new post today! Your family is the sweetest.
Posted by: bonnie | 02/23/2013 at 07:27 PM
Wonderful update. Exciting for you to be in Budapest, exciting for Champ to be crawling and kissing!
Posted by: Jenny | 02/25/2013 at 08:04 PM
So nice to hear how you're both doing! Love your description of your daughter, make sure that gets in her baby book!
Posted by: Joanna | 03/05/2013 at 04:30 PM
Glad to hear you and Champ are doing well. I get periodic updates from AG, but it's always great to see the pictures. Champ is getting so big and her personality sounds a lot like her mama's (minus the biting of course). Can't wait to see everyone again and watch the pilot.
Posted by: Jessica W | 03/07/2013 at 06:44 AM
Thanks for the baby book recommendation! Been following you since the beginning and now have grandbaby 2 mos behind your little one. Bought the book "I love you through and through" and she loves it! So glad everything is going so well for you :)
Posted by: Karen | 03/12/2013 at 01:00 PM
I'm sure this is bad etiquette but I just read a book by a young mother of 4 who passed away from cancer before publishing. Her husband just published it and I was so surprised at how good it was. It was a wonderful read. I know you are also a young adult author so I'm reaching out in case there is a way you can help to get the word out. The husband Elden Nelson (fatcyclist.com) is an amazing fund raiser and does so much for those fighting cancer. This is a good family who could use some good luck. Thanks for your time Sarah. I know you are so busy but maybe you could pass on to correct person. Here's the link http://www.amazon.com/The-Forgotten-Gift-Interrupted-Novel/dp/0615764223/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363309636&sr=8-1&keywords=the+forgotten+gift+susan+nelson
Posted by: Karen | 03/14/2013 at 06:12 PM
would love to see a pic of someone's easter bonnet. with someone wearing it. take care...we miss you. has she said 'mama' yet?
Posted by: jerie b | 03/30/2013 at 10:23 PM
Sarah, my dear...(look, I'm using CAPS like a grown-up!)
I could not let this most important weekend pass without wishing you...
Happy Mother's Day
you made it......Bless you and Violet, our little Champ...wishing you all good things...my kiddos are graduating from LSU next week...jambalaya, crawfish pie, file' gumbo..raise some hell on da bayou...I swear it was a minute ago when I was in your shoes...♥
Posted by: jerie b | 05/09/2013 at 03:31 PM
Happy Mother's Day!
Hope you and Champ are well - have a wonderul day!
All the best! ♥
Posted by: Alice | 05/12/2013 at 07:27 AM
Hi! Hope all is well. Miss hearing from you!
-BB & Ella
Posted by: BB - My Amazing Ella | 05/24/2013 at 06:12 PM
it's somebody's birthday tomorrow...Flag Day indeed!
best,
♥♥
Posted by: jerie b | 06/13/2013 at 11:06 AM
Your daughter is absolutely beautiful. Bravo on sticking with your long TTC journey. I'm so happy you've been blessed with success! Being on the single mom TTC journey myself, I really look up to you and all you've achieved. Thank you for sharing your experiences here!
Posted by: Nala | 07/09/2013 at 07:57 PM