tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61552350260482090162024-03-06T01:58:31.744-06:00Baby WhelanWe created this blog so our family and friends can experience this incredible journey with us as our family grows. This is for you, Anna and Dex. This is your story.Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-2925471757781826082014-09-22T16:52:00.000-05:002014-09-22T16:56:14.142-05:00Anna's Pre-School Graduation at St. Mike's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby girl is done with pre school and will actually be a real, live kindergardener. There is just something so amazing and jarring at the same time when you realize that your child has transitioned completely out of a stage or period of their life (like a toddler) and is now a kid. While you are endlessly proud and excited, you also have this horrible pain in your gut about the times and the person that's being left behind. <br />
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My beautiful Anna has transitioned into this amazing girl who is beyond her years. Her brain is the most complex, wondrous and deeply emotional thing I've ever come into contact with and I try to discover her more and more each day. She's just not like other kids out there. She's has such depth of thought, maturity, intuition, empathy and feeling and so much more. <br />
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As she moves from being a toddler to a kid, I remember a line from one of her favorite books (Princess Party). Right now it just completely reminds me of her...<br />
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For Princesses whirl, Princesses twirl...<br />
For Princesses are such incredible girls<br />
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Anna Sophia Whelan - we love you deeply and to no end.<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-49560663549091231672014-09-22T16:17:00.000-05:002014-09-22T16:17:03.825-05:00Memorial Day Weekend - 2014's First Trip to the LakeI know I continue to mention the BRUTAL winter we all had this year, but I'll say it again because it's exactly the reason why heading up to Lake Geneva for the first time all year was just so special. The weather was beautiful and so was the lake, parks, etc. <br />
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It wasn't Dex's first time on the boat ever, but it was the first time that he actually knew what was going on. At first, we were a little worried that he wouldn't like it, or be a bit scared. He was...for the first five minutes...and then game on! He absolutely loved every single moment and so did our little water girl, Anna. <br />
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It was a fantastic kick-off to the Summer and we took it all in - especially the warm sun!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-69317626390039177382014-09-22T16:05:00.001-05:002014-09-22T16:05:16.196-05:00Anna BallerinaAnyone who knows Anna, knows that she is one little talented ballerina. And while she NEVER shows off her skills when you ask, she is pretty amazing on stage. She loves to dance and you can see it on her face when she puts on her ballet slippers and tutus. <br />
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This year was especially exciting because her talent really came to life. She's dancing with older kids and really learning the mechanics of ballet. She also happens to love classical music, which she sings and dances to in the car and at home often. <br />
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Her dance recital in June was so thrilling for us. We were so proud of her and all she's accomplished at such a young age. I hope she continues to have a love and passion for dance as I see it becoming an incredible outlet and release for her. Plus, it makes her so happy...<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-83278555427639175722014-09-22T15:56:00.000-05:002014-09-22T15:56:03.026-05:00Happy Easter!We celebrated Easter the same weekend as Dex's 2nd birthday, so it was a crazy weekend, but so much fun. It also happened to be Baby Claire's first Easter and she spent it with all of us! <br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-46908406404383347342014-09-22T15:50:00.001-05:002014-09-22T16:08:31.241-05:00Spring with Anna and DexFrom afternoons canoeing on Herrick Lake to adventures at the Morten Arboretum to bike rides to the park, I love our excursions together - even when our busy lives seem to get away with us. Those little moments when we don't think about anything else but what's right there in front of us. Seeing life through the eyes of Anna and Dex is just plain fun and the more "little moments" we share together, the more I get to be a guest in their amazing world. <br />
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After the hard winter we had this year, the Spring couldn't come soon enough. The second it got warm enough, Anna, Dex and I made sure we made the most of each day. And, here are some of our silly "little" moments together...<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-64957293131550506392014-09-22T15:36:00.001-05:002014-09-22T16:10:08.672-05:00My Baby Boy Isn't a Baby Anymore: Dex Turns 2His personality matches his hair. He does everything in a "BIG" way...from laughing to crying to destroying to loving - even the size of him (yes, he's a big boy). He is all in and he's everything that we ever wanted in a child and son. He's Dex and we love every little curly strand of him. <br />
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While I can't even believe he's not a baby anymore with his second birthday, he hasn't really looked like baby for a year. He grew up fast and started looking like a little boy early. He walked, ran and jumped early. And while he's still not talking in full sentences, we know he's SO smart. He loves attention and to be on stage and, more than anything, he loves to make people laugh. I have a feeling, all of these fantastic personality traits will stick with him into adulthood...they're just who he is and it will be what makes people fall over themselves to be with him. <br />
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We celebrated Dex's 2nd Birthday with a family party that included trucks, trains and cars of all shapes and sizes. Both sides of the family, including Baby Claire, came to make Dex's birthday a memorable one. We had so much fun being with everyone and making our little boy so incredibly happy. <br />
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We ALL love you so much, Declan Thomas Whelan, and love you more and more every single whirlwind of a day. <br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-910365552887182532014-09-22T15:03:00.000-05:002014-09-22T15:03:10.029-05:00Hawaii Getaway Marks 10 Years of Marriage!2014 is our 10th anniversary year! But, instead of waiting to celebrate on our actual anniversary (Oct. 30), which happens to be our absolute favorite time of the year (with Fall, Halloween, birthdays, etc.), we decided to take an amazing vacation in February and do some early celebrating.<br />
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We headed to Hawaii on February 25, for an eight day getaway in paradise at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua resort on Maui. While we were both sad to leave the kids (we actually really were), we were genuinely excited to spend more than a week just hanging out with each other. We love to travel together and are best buds, so we knew the second we stepped on that plane, all nervousness about leaving the kids would vanish...and it did.<br />
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It was an absolutely spectacular week. We went running each morning along the trail bordering lava rocks and the Pacific Ocean. We went on excursions, including whale watching, hiking, paddle boarding, snorkeling. But mostly, we just relaxed on beaches, ate amazing food and loved being together. <br />
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We came home rejuvenated and even more in love. I love that guy and the wonderful time we always have together!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-9410853868603960292014-06-17T15:53:00.000-05:002014-06-17T15:53:01.933-05:00Marco Island and Our Little AdventureAs always, right after Christmas, we pack up and head down to Marco to spend a week with the Whelans, swimming, building sand castles, eating, catching some sun and just having a good time. This year was no different, although Dex was finally old enough to enjoy all of it...especially the pool. Who knew we had another little water baby on our hands.<br />
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It was great to spend some quality time with the family and Anna and Dex just LOVE to spend time with the cousins. Since Anna is such a big girl now, we let her stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve...she felt so proud and accomplished...but ended up melting down (as expected).<br />
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Marco was fun as usual. What was very unusual was our adventure on the way home.<br />
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The 2013/2014 winter has been one for the record books. Since November, we haven't seen the sun, the temperatures above 20 or the ground (it's been covered in snow). Each week it gets worse and worse and everyone is pretty much going crazy. That's why it was SO nice to get away and head down to a warmer, sunnier climate. However, we weren't expecting the ordeal we experience on our way back home.<br />
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We arrived at the airport for our flight home (with no hats, coats, gloves, etc.) to find out that all flights to Chicago, and all Midwest cities, had been cancelled due to a massive blizzard. They told us we wouldn't be able to get on a flight until days later and that would be a flight into Indianapolis...that's as close as they could get us to Chicago. No good.<br />
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So, Bill and I made the last minute decision to rent a minivan (I know!) and drive all the way back to Chicago. We packed all of our stuff and the kiddos into the van and headed on our 1,500 mile journey back home. The first night, we made it all the way to Nashville, Tenn. We were feeling pretty good about that, since it's more than halfway home we hadn't gone crazy from Dex's screaming (poor little guy). We stayed in a hotel and everyone actually got some decent sleep<br />
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The next morning, we woke up and hit the road immediately. We knew we were on borrowed time because of another huge storm was on its way, followed by a record-breaking plummet in temperatures. The snow really got bad when we hit Indianapolis (only 3 hours away)!! So bad, in fact, that we had to pull over and stay in a hotel until it got a little safer<br />
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-78287830847542388082014-06-17T15:47:00.002-05:002014-06-17T15:47:59.686-05:00A Letter To Anna and Dex On The PlaneAs Bill and I headed to Hawaii for our 10-year anniversary trip, I couldn't help but think of my two babies. Below is a letter I wrote to Anna and Dex:<br />
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Anna and Declan – <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m on a flight right now on my way to Hawaii.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s Mommy and Daddy’s 10-year anniversary
trip and I’m so excited to spend a week in beautiful weather in a breathtaking
location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I can’t help of think of
both of you every minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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First of all, I want you both to know how much I deeply,
desperately love both of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You both
are the truest loves of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are
the sunshine and the moonlight of my day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You are all of my reasons for everything…for waking up each morning, try
a little harder each day and look forward to each night so I can lay with each
of you and smell/feel you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Daddy and I are going on this trip to celebrate the love we
have for each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s true
love…something that I could feel and knew would last forever since I was just
19 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve been through a lot
together, but our greatest, most fulfilling adventure was having you both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We already had the love – a great, enduring
love – but you gave so much more meaning and purpose to that love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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We created you – the greatest accomplishment of our
lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look at both of you each day
with such pride, such satisfaction, and of course, unconditional love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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We hope that you’re happy, that as you grow, you continue to
feel our passionate love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope it
gives you strength, light and hope (through the inevitable difficult times
you’ll experience).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope we’ve done
right by both of you and that some day, long from now, you’ll be proud of us
too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Our 10-year anniversary is a special event for us, but it
wouldn’t mean hardly anything without our beautiful babies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are our greatest life’s work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We love you with all of our hearts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-89132750366474315482014-03-07T16:46:00.001-06:002014-03-07T16:46:54.961-06:00The Holidays 2013Thanksgiving and Christmas were both a blast this year...especially for the kids. As always, it was certainly a whirlwind and crazy, but lots of great family time and good food. <br />
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Gaga and Bapa hosted Thanksgiving, but Maggie and I did the cooking. Mags made a killer turkey and the kiddos played like crazy (typical...they didn't like the Thanksgiving dinner). <br />
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Anna's been very interested in the pilgrims and learning about the history of Thanksgiving. I love teaching her and Gaga loves it even more. <br />
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Maggie and I took Anna on her annual trip to see The Nutcracker. She loved it and LOVES ballet in general. Each year, the experience gets better because she gets into it more and more. I also took Anna to see Frozen - the new Disney Princess movie. It was a wonderful movie and has since become an obsession in our house. Every time we step into our car, the soundtrack goes on. Elsa and Anna took over our house and the Whelan Christmas! <br />
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Did I mention that she went to go see it three more times before Christmas? Yes, she did.<br />
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This year, since we have the new house, we were finally able to host the Whelan Family Christmas. We had around 35 people - aunts, uncles, cousins, oh my! As usual, it was craziness. We did our traditional white elephant gift giving, but this year was especially fun because Anna was finally old enough to get in on the kids white elephant. She loved it and got a great sled out of it. <br />
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Declan loved every minute of it as well...he got a lot of attention and his very own VACUUM!!! Uncle Mike (Dex's godfather) got him a little red vacuum that looks exactly like the real thing and he walked around the house all night long vacuuming he house. If only it worked...he's like our own personal Roomba. I love that he likes to help me "clean" - I'm raising a good husband, right? :)<br />
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As far as Christmas goes, we also hosted, but this time, Katie, Steve and baby Claire joined us. It also was a great time. I did the cooking and the kiddos opened a lot of gifts. Gaga and Bapa got Anna her Frozen castle (she loved it). Dex got a bunch of trucks, cars, a tricycle and his first Power Wheels (bus). That boy loves anything on wheels and his wish was certainly granted this Christmas (and that was before Santa even showed up).<br />
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Katie dressed Claire up in an adorable little Santa outfit...we loved it! Claire was an absolute doll and such a good girl. We were all really happy that she was able to spend her first Christmas at our house with her entire family...especially her cousins!<br />
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Christmas morning with THE BEST this year! Anna and Dex were both old enough to be excited about Santa and his deliveries. Anna woke up super early, saw the presents immediately and ran down stairs to count them. She woke Bill and I up and declared there were 13 presents for her. She was beyond excited. We immediately took the kids downstairs and the unwrapping began. <br />
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After that, we went on to church and back to Gaga and Bapa's house for another family dinner. Such a wonderful Christmas with great family memories. The pictures prove it all...<br />
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-752134440227446372014-03-07T16:45:00.000-06:002014-03-07T16:45:00.365-06:00California GirlBilly loves his girl...that's for sure. So, what do you do when you and your daughter are inseparable? Take her to California with you to visit some friends and go to Disneyland (for a long weekend). And, that is exactly what he did. <br />
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Bill was planning on visiting our friends KC and Jen in LA, but instead of doing what most men would do - go to LA to party with his childless college friends for the weekend - he brought the love-of-his-life (not me) with him. They had an amazing time and Anna got to swim in the Pacific Ocean, see the princesses at Disneyland and get as much ice cream as she wanted...not a bad weekend for a 5-year-old.<br />
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While the cat's away, the mice will play! And Dex and I did just that. It was the first weekend I had alone with my little boy and we had so much fun just playing around. We went on bike rides, walks, snuggled, loved and laughed, just as mommies and sons should do. He is such a joy and growing so fast. I love this time in his life when everything is new and interesting and fun. And, with Dex, EVERYTHING needs to be discovered. <br />
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Well, little guy, I love discovering them with you. <br />
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<span id="goog_466791621"></span><span id="goog_466791622"></span><br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-892141105483920282014-03-07T16:29:00.001-06:002014-03-07T16:29:15.543-06:00Claire's Baptism at Notre DameBaby Claire got baptised! But, not just anywhere. She got baptised at the Notre Dame basilica where Katie and Steve got married. <br />
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In addition to Claire's baptism, Katie and Steve also hosted a tailgate for the ND/Navy game. It was great to hang outside in the crisp fall air with the Dorns, Fiamingos and all the kids. Dex and Anna loved it and ran all over, playing football, eating, etc. Anna was also able to go to the game...her very first Notre Dame football game. Bapa was in heaven having here there and she actually loved it. My little football fan!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-20876410445146808142013-12-09T15:14:00.002-06:002013-12-09T15:14:34.065-06:00Halloween 2013We're obsessed with Halloween in our house. I mean, it could be bigger than Christmas. And, for Anna - It's definitely "the most wonderful time of the year." For a family that loves cozy nights, scary stuff, dressing up, eating candy and general crazy behavior, Halloween is the perfect holiday for the Whelans.<br />
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We had a great time this year getting ready for Halloween and then celebrating it with family and friends. Anna chose to be Merida from the movie Brave and Dex's costume was a last minute change from a Bear to Mike Wisowski from Monsters Inc. It ended up being the perfect choice as he had everyone dying with laughter...too cute.<br />
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It was pouring rain on Halloween, but we managed to get a good hour of trick-or-treating in with Aunt Maggie and my Mom. It was our first Halloween in our new house and in Wheaton. While I did happen to miss the block party that occurred every year at Wellington Park in the city, we still had completely enjoyed the day. <br />
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Happy Halloween!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-32485009869788409862013-10-13T11:42:00.001-05:002013-12-09T15:04:36.531-06:00Autumn Fun<div dir="ltr">
Cosley Zoo, Lake Geneva, Didier Farms...all in one weekend. Love this time of the year and the lovely Indian Summer weather makes it even more beautiful. <br />
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-26342835452152014132013-10-07T08:38:00.001-05:002013-12-09T15:00:12.347-06:00Anna Turns 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think the video says it all. Our baby is turning 5. These years have been full, but has shocked us at how fast they've gone by. I put this video together to share our Anna's amazing transformation into the beautiful, assertive, inquisitive and loving little girl she is today. <br />
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We love you Anna Bear!<br />
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As an update to this post, I've also included pictures from Anna's 5th Birthday Party at Safety City. Such Fun!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-22793621036998002102013-08-21T12:58:00.000-05:002013-08-21T16:40:44.729-05:00Claire Has Arrived!This past weekend, the entire Whelan clan ventured up to Minneapolis to meet Claire Katherine Fiamingo for the very first time. We had a fantastic weekend with Katie and Steve and the 3 first cousins were able to unite. With my kiddos, the days are full of chaos, laughter, crying and running around, but I was so happy that we were all able to see Claire together. <br />
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The baby, of course, was beautiful and Katie and Steve are naturals. It was wonderful to see Katie as a Mom...she'll be a great one, no doubt.<br />
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BTW...Claire was welcomed to this world on July 10, 2013. We love you Claire!!!<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-75443158463544987872013-07-16T10:55:00.000-05:002013-07-16T10:55:02.512-05:00Good Bye to Great Grandma Dorn<br />
Just two weeks before our entire family were set to hop on a plane to Houston, Great Grandma Dorn passed away at age 98. What a full and long life she lived. It's easy to say that to make yourself feel better, but in all honesty, her passing affected me more than I ever thought it would...I was sad, real sad. <div>
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This post is dedicated to her. She never met Declan, but Anna was lucky enough to see her twice. Adell always remembered them, loved to hear stories about them and even managed to predict the gender of each child correctly, way before anyone else. </div>
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I loved her stories about life on the farm, I loved her old-school cooking (pot roast, ginger snap cookies) and most of all, I loved visiting her up at Lake Wisconsin, sitting on the swing, staring out onto the lake eating cheese balls and drinking lemonade. </div>
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Those are my best and most favorite memories of my Grandma. She may have been more or less than that, but my brain doesn't seem to let me remember beyond being eight. And that's okay with me because the make me smile even at 32. </div>
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That's the point, isn't it? That we live our life a certain way as a mother...we love and nurture the best we can. We will certainly fail and we'll have a few triumphs, but in the end (for me), all I want is for my kids and grand kids to remember me for simple pleasures - things that made them happy in a moment that will hopefully be locked in time forever. </div>
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We love you Great Grandma Dorn. You were a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, grandma and great grandma all wrapped up into one person...what an accomplished life.</div>
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-27471204623057998762013-07-16T10:43:00.000-05:002013-07-16T12:07:03.429-05:00Did I Mention Dex is Walking?<br />
Yeah - our lives just got a tad more difficult and fun and chaotic all at the same time. Our little bruiser just got up one day (June 10 to be exact) and starting walking. He was ready...you could just tell that that little brain connected with that little (well, not so little) body and together, the decided it was time. One step turned into two, three, four and so on. In just one week, Dex managed to perfect the art of "the walk" and was back and forth the entire length of our house with unstable and wobbly perfection. <br />
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Another milestone, another round of applause, laughs and screams for my babies. I'm so proud of my little guy to take a giant step in a somewhat scary world (for a one-year-old). However, he hasn't looked back. Why would he? He's now got access to so much more! Shelves, tables, cabinets and more...so much new stuff to discover and so little time. </div>
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Yay for our Declan...we love you and we love watching those two little feet do their thing!<br />
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Dex's "Walking" Video...<br />
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-85574009048097204192013-07-16T10:31:00.002-05:002013-07-16T13:08:09.588-05:00Anna's Last Day of Preschool and Dance Recital<br />
Anna's second year of preschool came to an end the first week in June, 2013. It began in August at Cardinal Bernardine Early Childhood Center in Chicago and ended at St. Michael's (and Toddler's Campus) in Wheaton. <br />
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My little girl managed to hold it all together, remain happy and excel through quite a lot of change in her life. A move, and new house, a new city and a new brother - nothing phased this amazing four-year-old. I'm relieved but not surprised in the least. Anna is a strong, level-headed, mature little girl. Sure, she has her moments, but she never ceases to amaze me with her grace. </div>
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Beyond the changes in her life, Anna had a wonderful year! She made great new friends like Taryn Foley and Evan Trantkowski. She learned sight words, Spanish (from Ms. Diana, our nanny) and how to count (and write) to 100!!! She also learned how to share the dress-up clothes at school (the Belle dress was a hot commodity) and discovered a growing love for history - specifically the presidents - and geography. </div>
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It's amazing how she's grown in just one year. I can see it in her eyes and the simple questions she asks each day...it's a greater understanding of the world around her. You know she's thinking or "absorbing" some bit of information when you're speaking to her and telling her a story and her eyes wonder to the side and up. It's that sponge inside her head taking it all in - creating a new connection, memory, piece of knowledge. It's another special moment for a parent to experience your child discovering her own unique strengths and interests and growing into the person they'll be for the rest of her life. </div>
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Thank you to Mrs. Carl, Mrs. Liss, Mrs. R and all of our new Wheaton community for welcoming Anna with open arms, exposing her to new friends and experiences and making this transition year nothing by truly successful!</div>
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In addition to school, Anna continued with her love of all things DANCE and BALLET! Yup...she caught the dance bug (it seems to be in our family) and I love it. I'm that Mom. Not so much a stage Mom, but I'm the Mom that puts a little make-up on her, does her buns just right, and screams like hell after a performance. I want Anna to hear me through the crowd of people so she knows that we're her biggest fans and we'll ALWAYS be in the audience for her. </div>
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Congratulations, Anna Sophia, for the beautiful, smart and talented little girl that you are. We love you desperately.</div>
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-59764369172726324282013-07-02T17:04:00.000-05:002013-07-16T14:14:24.458-05:00Dex's First Birthday Bash!My Baby Boy turned one. <br />
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I haven't quite come to grips with the reality even since my last post. But, life happens and babies grow and boy o boy, did we throw him one fabulous birthday party. All of our family, friends from all over and even our new Wheaton neighbors joined us for the celebration. He loved every minute of it (especially eating his own giant cake) and Anna loved getting presents even though it certainly was not her day. <br />
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I've included some pictures and videos of Dex's big day (Saturday, April 27)!!<br />
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Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-89435693862931867762013-04-22T09:19:00.001-05:002013-10-25T11:07:23.097-05:00My Little Dex is Turning One. Where Did The Time Go?Seriously. I can't even fathom how fast this year has blown by. But, if I sit back and really think about it, we've managed to fit in about as much as humanly possible in one year since my beautiful baby boy was born.<br />
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Let's start with April 27, when my precious Declan Thomas Whelan arrived. It was a little complicated (with his hands coming out first, but our "Superman," as the doctors called him made it and was healthy, albeit, with a few bumps, bruises and one bad case of cone-head. Then, let's throw in a bad case of postpartum craziness, a medical scare and major surgery for Anna, a new house (including a 6-month bidding war), a move to a new town/suburb, a new job for Billy (he's now at Apple) and new schools for Anna - etc, etc, etc. I'm getting exhausted just writing this.<br />
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But (there's always a but), this year has brought us unimaginable joy. Bill and I have been blessed a second time as we've been able to have another child and witness the everyday miracles that come with watching him grow, develop and thrive. The pure wonder and amazement certainly does not diminish after having one child. I think it makes a parent more in tune with what is actually happening with your little baby. Your second-time-parent experience allows you to understand the full gravity of what is taking place before your eyes - you're child, that you made together, that grew in your belly (I still can't believe it only takes 9 months), was born and is healthy - is becoming a real, one-of-a-kind person. <br />
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As I reflect on the year since Dex was welcomed into our world, all the other day-to-day chatter seems to melt away and all I can see and think of is how much he is loved. <br />
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Declan Thomas - I've loved you from the moment we met. I love you and every last spirally curl beyond words. I prayed for you, cried for you and dreamed of having you. I love that you're curious, active, a little distructive and always on the move. I love that when you're mad - you are MAD. But your smile is larger than life and your laugh is addicting. You melt my heart every day as I watch you learn how to navigate your new world. I love, love, love you, my sweet, precious boy.<br />
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I'm dedicated this song to you, Dex:<br />
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<br />Liz and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647592952271991079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155235026048209016.post-41304467069849748942013-04-04T15:38:00.001-05:002013-04-04T15:38:02.162-05:00Easter Bunny did arrive<p dir=ltr>Happy Easter 2013.  My baby Dex experienced his first easter and my Anna was amazed Easter morning as always.  It was a beautiful weekend all around, spending it with both sides of our family.  </p>
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<p dir=ltr>I've also included some pictures of us at other evenings out.  We've certainly not slowed down since moving to the burbs.  We still have so much fun with eachother.</p>
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