Hello, 2008.

Sorry I didn't stay up to properly welcome you. I think this was the first year I didn't even attempt to stay up to watch the New Year's festivities. To be honest, I didn't miss it. It was quite nice to be sleeping in my warm bed at midnight. However, I was awakened by a loud boom. I am assuming it was some neighbor setting off fireworks...at least I hope it was. Dan had to work today, so my mom and I spent New Year's Day walking around the mall with Anna. We would have found great deals, if only i was still a size XS...(still...yeah, right)!

Anna has been quiet fussy this evening, she was too interested looking at people in the mall to take her well-needed nap. We have been paying for it ever since. Exactly 48 minutes until I can begin nighttime festivities and let this girl go to bed! I just wanted to write a quick entry to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and post a pic of Anna attempting finger foods...she almost has it! A little more practice and she will be a pro!