Been Sooo Long...

I really did not fall off the face of the earth. I just...haven't had anything nice to say as of late. SMG took an unspoken vacation from blogging over the holidays and I just seemed to have stretched mine out a bit more. My accountability fell by the wayside, but I am back! I am posting! I will not slack anymore! I spent the holidays at Mom's and just laid low for the week after Christmas. And, thanks to the dial-up internet coupled with the Dell circa 2000 I was not about to battle with trying to post my holiday thoughts.

Annelee had her first Christmas surrounded by those who love her like mad, and a good time was had by, err...all, I guess (see H's post below for all of the super-fun details). She just loves to be at Grandma's house, I think it is because of the wide open space for her to crawl around at full speed and the ever-so-enticing staircase to conquer. And, of course, Grandma and Grandpa. She doesn't even remember I am around sometimes when those two are fawning over her. And that is just fine. She didn't really show any interest in unwrapping presents, but there is plenty of time for that in years to come.



Grandpa and Grandma Teri are coming this weekend for Annelee's first birthday. I cannot believe how quickly the last year has gone. All mothers say that but it is hard to fathom just how fast time flies until you have experienced it yourself. I can't believe how much love and devotion I have for that little gal of mine. She is on the brink of walking but hasn't gotten the courage to let go and do it, although she did take about two steps into Grandpa Jeff's arms on Christmas Eve. I am sure that he will remember that forever. What precious times these are. With all of the hurt and sadness that I have been going through, all it takes is to get on the floor with my girl and make her laugh and my heart soars and all of my worries disappear for that moment.

Happy New Year! 2007! Holy Moley! Where did I park my flying car?