Annalin's birthday was last weekend. She is THREE YEARS OLD... omg... working on this blog post has put me in a ridiculously sentimental mood... as cliche as it is, I'm going to say it (wait for it, wait for it...) THEY GROW UP SO FAST. As I've been editing these photos, I keep thinking "Is that REALLY my little Annie? She's SOOO grown up now...."

Below is one of the first photos of Annalin and I together. Taken on June 20, 2006. It's hard to believe this little girl has only been in our lives for three years. In that short time, she has brought so much joy and love to our family. It's been amazing to watch. She's turned my brother into a responsible, protective father. She's turned my mom into the most loving, most caring NANA you've ever seen (Annalin and her Nana are SO close, we gave them the celebrity name "Nannalin!") She's turned my dad into the softest, sweetest Papa. And as for me... I never thought I could love anyone as much as I love this little girl. She's turned me into a doting, sappy, sentimental Aunt. The moments I spend with Annalin are my absolute happiest (and the photos I take of Annalin are my absolute favorit-est!)
--Kaylinn--




I think this is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken of Annalin. She's our little porcelain doll!












It's party time!!








Annie opening the sidewalk chalk I bought her... gotta bring out the little artist in her as soon as possible!! Although, I'm not too sure she was as excited about the gift as her friend Gabrielle.




Considering the nostalgic, sentimental mood I'm in, I thought black and white pics would be appropriate. :)


After eating a ton of pizza, no one was in a hurry to get to the cake... except Annalin of course. :) She patiently waited...


...and waited....


...and waited...


Finally, the pay off. :)  Happy 3rd birthday Annalin!!