Annabelle Hope WhitleySo it took us a while to decide on a name. But remember who you're dealing with here...
Annabelle is a name Dave suggested 3 years ago after my Grandpa Thurston's funeral, after noting that Grandpa was born in a small town named Annabella. It's been in the back of our minds for years, and was on our list, but didn't really jump up until right before she was born. And then when she was born, none of the other names seemed to fit her as well.
As we've been thinking about the end of the year and decade, Dave and I have talked about the (many) things that haven't gone as we'd like them to. And with the coming new year, I know there will be more of that. But despite challenges, we've been blessed in innumerable ways, and the recognition of those blessings and hope for the future continues to motivate us. Two of the best things in the last ten years are Emaline and Annabelle. With Mabes, the bonding/attachment was a little slow because I was just in shock that this little baby was mine, and uncertain about the future with her. But thanks to Mabes, I can look at this little girl and know that there will be some rough times in the weeks, months, and years ahead. But countless great times. New Year's always seems like a time of great hope. So as we start 2010, I'm hopeful. For our family, and particularly for this little girl who has already brought us so much joy. In the immortal words of Red, I hope.
Annabelle is a name Dave suggested 3 years ago after my Grandpa Thurston's funeral, after noting that Grandpa was born in a small town named Annabella. It's been in the back of our minds for years, and was on our list, but didn't really jump up until right before she was born. And then when she was born, none of the other names seemed to fit her as well.
As we've been thinking about the end of the year and decade, Dave and I have talked about the (many) things that haven't gone as we'd like them to. And with the coming new year, I know there will be more of that. But despite challenges, we've been blessed in innumerable ways, and the recognition of those blessings and hope for the future continues to motivate us. Two of the best things in the last ten years are Emaline and Annabelle. With Mabes, the bonding/attachment was a little slow because I was just in shock that this little baby was mine, and uncertain about the future with her. But thanks to Mabes, I can look at this little girl and know that there will be some rough times in the weeks, months, and years ahead. But countless great times. New Year's always seems like a time of great hope. So as we start 2010, I'm hopeful. For our family, and particularly for this little girl who has already brought us so much joy. In the immortal words of Red, I hope.
11 comments:
Congratulations! She's adorable.
Dave, Allison & Mabes,
Congratulations on Annabelle. I am so very glad to hear that things went well and FAST. She is beautiful.
Cindy
Congratulations! Annabelle is so beautiful! What a great way to bring in the new year.
YAY! I love her name! Beautiful!!
Beautiful name! She is such a cutie!
Oh my gosh PERFECT name my friend! Fits perfectly and she is absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see her in person! Good job mama!
Congrats! I am glad she was a bit smaller and came out so quickly!!! I love the name, home E likes it okay, its not Batman though.
allison! annabelle is beautiful! congratulations! i have been thinking about you!i'm so happy everything went so well.i cannot wait to meet her. i'll be out of town until tuesday, but please let me know if you need anything!
jenn c.
CONGRATS Allison! I love the name and I love the new baby. I hope that the coming year is blissfully happy, with as few sleepless nights and poops-up-the-back as possible.
Love you!
Natalee
So super cute. I love the name and I am so excited for you guys. I hope you have some relaxing time when you mom comes and have a fast recovery.
Congrats A and D! What a cutie. Your birth story was awesome---I'm so jealous that you had it so easy. But then again, you deserved it after Emaline! Here's hoping little A's first six weeks are just as easy!
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