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Anna Claire

Marin's Mommy

About Me

I'm a new mom. Being a mom is the most awesome thing I could ever have imagined...having someone that loves you unconditionally and depends on you every day is so rewarding. My daughter has given me a new outlook on life. She is the most beautiful thing in the world...and I never imagined I could love someone so selflessly and unconditionally. It is truly amazing. I find myself just staring at her, wondering how I, with all of my flaws and faults, could have made something so unbelievably perfect. As many of you may know, she has two congenital heart defects that were discovered the day after she was born. She's been through over 10 surgeries at this point, but is doing great. Her life is a testament of faith and prayer, and I know she wouldn't be here without all of the prayers that went up in her name during tough times. She almost didn't survive her first open-heart surgery, and was on ECMO with her chest open for almost two weeks. Her life is truly a miracle. She reminds me every day that God gave me such a special gift...He allowed me to be her mom. And its the most special and rewarding gift...one that makes my life so fulfilled and happy. Thank you to all of our friends that have been there through the toughest times...your support has meant the world to us. And thank you to my wonderful husband and family...I never could have gotten through this alone.

My Interests

My daughter and husband are my life. Always put God first...others second, and yourself last and you will be truly happy. I thank God every day for my daughter..He brought her back to me and her life every day is a true testament to His will. I LOVE MUSIC. It has always been a central point of my daily life, and can create a sense of nostalgia like nothing other.I love San Diego. I'm so tired of Boston. I LOVE Boston Children's Hospital. It saved my daughter's life...several times. I LOVE hearing my little girl laugh. I love her smile. I love every one of her scars...she's so unbelievably strong, and I hope she'll be proud of them and never ashamed. I love geocaching with my hubby! I love spelling bees. I love laying around all day with my baby and my boo. I love Southern food. its the best in the world. I love sushi. I love board games/cards. I love homemade chocolate chip cookies. I love day trips to New Orleans. Its the best city in the world. I love playing with makeup. I love artichokes and asparagus. I love orange juice. With tons of pulp. I love buying weird clothes/shoes. Usually at Urban Outfitters. I love to cook. I love Homies action figures. I love new friends..but I really love old ones. I love my family. I love cereal. I love comfortable beds. I love taking pictures. I love hats. I love having long talks about silly things. I love making weird noises/faces. I love beautiful days that make me feel alive.......

I'd like to meet:

I've already met him.

Music:

CITY SLEEPS, Cartel, Jupiter Sunrise, Mayday Parade, The Dear Hunter, For All The Drifters, Incubus, Keane, The Dissociatives, The Fray, Terminal, Hawk Nelson, Anberlin, Cartel, Augustana, Mae, Wakefield, Sugarcult, Amber Pacific, Keith Urban, Snow Patrol, My Chemical Romance, Flickerstick, Jimmy Eat World, Punchline, AAR, Yellowcard, OKGo, Something Corporate, Coheed & Cambria, Rocket Summer, The Starting Line, Our Lady Peace, Hellogoodbye, Rookie of the Year, Spitalfield, Mad at Gravity, Brand New, The Used, DeathCab, Dashboard, Finch, Further Seems Forever, Mest, Phantom Planet, Gob, Muse, Guster, Longwave, Motion City Soundtrack, Rufio, Panic at the Disco, Rooney, Simple Plan, Abandoned Pools, The Ataris, The Early November, Mae, Copeland, Spitalfield, Silverstein, country music...80s music...anything that sounds good.

Movies:

80s movies, Lifetime movies.

Television:

The only thing I watch is crime shows on A&E or Lifetime.

Books:

The Bible is a source of true inspiration and hope through the darkest times of my life. The Giver, Matilda, anything by Roald Dahl or any scary book/mystery.

My Blog

Thoughts on being a mommy

I'm a new mom. Being a mom is the most awesome thing I could ever have imagined...having someone that loves you unconditionally and depends on you every day is so rewarding. My daughter has given me...
Posted by Anna Claire on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:12:00 PST

Best weekend everrrrr

Yoooooo! Ok so this weekend was the best weekend of my life.  And I'm not just saying that.  It really was.  Jacob flew in on Friday, and I left work to go pick him up at 11.  We w...
Posted by Anna Claire on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:01:00 PST

Louisiana livin...

This weekend was awesome.  I went home, for the first time in almost 4 months, and had a great time.  Friday as soon as I got into Monroe, my dad, his girlfriend, Chris, and I packed our stu...
Posted by Anna Claire on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

you make me sweatttt....

yyyeah...so summer rocks/sucks.  baton rouge is monotonous.  never anything exciting going on.  going home this weekend for the first time in close to 4 months.  i suck for that......
Posted by Anna Claire on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST