Just some Thoughts, a Video and Some Pictures...

I dropped Anna's 1st birthday invitations in the mail today and just couldn't believe the significance of that moment. It felt surreal. I can't believe my baby is going to be one. I can't believe I've been a mom for a year. I can't believe all the things that have happened this year. I guess you never really understand how much one year means throughout the course of a lifetime until you have a baby and watch them grow from an infant to a real person...it's one of the great wonders of the world.

I have posted a cute video and some pictures...just because.

Meet Me in St. Louis...

Katie and Steve made the big move to St. Louis and we (The Whelan Three) finally were able to make it down to visit them. They live in a beautiful part of town called Webster Groves and live in a house that's 100 yrs. old...very cool. We had such a nice visit and we all loved catching up and Anna visited her fifth state in 10 months.

The funniest part of the entire weekend was the "obsession" Anna had/has with Katie and Steve's beagles. Anyone who has spent significant time with Anna knows a couple of things about her: 1. She has SUCH a great personality, but is not a big laugher, 2. She LOVES dogs.

Well, who knew it, but the dogs finally brought out the biggest kackle I've ever heard out of her and all they were doing is jumping up and down. It only happened once, but I've never been so full of laughter and joy myself...what a miracle to see your child that happy!

Thank you Katie and Steve!!!