Instagram story viewer> @amjeter_> Posts

Anna McQuaid Jeter

@amjeter_

1.8K

followers

3287

following

so you agree… you think you’re really pretty

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Download All

We had the absolute best time celebrating Xavier’s “One for the Books” 📚 Birthday over the weekend with our families, a surprise visit from Aunt KK and wonderful ATL friends!! So grateful to those near and far that have supported us in this past year 🥹 it takes a village and ours is unmatched! Special shout out to @paolagwhit14 for the handmade sign that traveled via plane with my brother, so special ❤️ by @amjeter_

132

11

a month ago

I know the video quality is poor, but rocking him to sleep while singing “you’ll be in my heart” was too sweet not to share 🥹🩵💙

#bestfriend #auntielife #bestfriendsbaby #chosenfamily #friendshipgoals by @amjeter_

3

2

a month ago

A surprise for the books 👏🏼🥳

#bestfriend #motherhood #firstbirthday #surprise #friendshipgoals by @amjeter_

3

12

a month ago

Your mother taps me on the hip. She sounded worried. It’s 3:30 in the morning. Im anxious to meet you. I could barely sleep the past couple of days. I grab ours bags, got your mother in the car, and made our way to L&D.

When we got to L&D, we didn’t have to wait at all. Your mother was laboring. She could hardly walk. She thugged it out stopping to take breaks through L&D. I didn’t say much. I was nervous but didn’t say much. It’s still hard to describe what I was feeling.

I called our families and told them you were on your way. They were excited to meet you too. They packed their bags and said “see you soon.”

It’s September 4, 2025 at 4:20pm. Your mother and I cried as we said hello to you for the first time. You didn’t say much. But neither did I because I knew my time was limited to a couple weeks.

I left you at 3 weeks old to pursue a dream turned reality. You were also a dream that turned reality. It was the hardest thing I had to do in my life. I cried on my way to Atlanta several times.

We didn’t talk much on the phone. Your mother did most of the talking. I starred at you wondering what you thought of me. Wondering if you knew who I was. Wondering if you remembered our time together. I knew I would see you again. I just didn’t know when.

You and your mother made this year easier than anticipated. I had to grow up quickly. You and her smiled through the tough times, the long nights, and the FaceTimes. When you moved to Atlanta, holding you felt more special. This is our new home.

Watching you grow has been a true blessing. I’m proud to be your father. I hope to lead you down the right path and create a greater life than you and your mother asked for.

This past year simply been the best year of my life. It was not easy at all. But nothing easy is worth having. One day, you will see this and know what Im talking about.

Happy Birthday First Birthday Xa! May all your dreams turn to reality. Mine certainly have. You and your mother hold a special place in my heart. Continue to make strides and achieve. I’ll be there to hold your hand along the way, even if we’re a part.

- Love Dad! taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @amjeter_

254

11

a month ago

9/4/25
Xavier means “New House”. We picked his name before he was even a reality. Little did we know how much meaning it would have behind it 🩶

9/4/25 When we shared his name with our families, we learned that my Pop Pop, Frank John McQuaid, was actually born, Frances Xavier McQuaid. Pop Pop and I always had a special bond as his favorite (and only) granddaughter. I’m sure he had some hand in this 🩶

9/4/25 We bought our home in Maryland in March 2025 for him. And little did we know 5 months later and 2 weeks before he was born we would planning to find a new home in Atlanta, Georgia.

9/4/26 Through plane rides, stress, new jobs, new routines, new people this kid smiled and giggled through it all. Showing his parents what it truly means to be resilient 🩶

9/4/26 Now we’ve made this house a home. One where you’ve learned to crawl, stand, climb, eat new foods, babble, grow 7 teeth, chase your “dug”s and as of yesterday take your first few steps 🩶

9/4/26 We love you, our sweet boy ☺️ Our hearts are so grateful to share this life with each other. Our weekend of celebrating your “One for the Books” Birthday starts now 🩶 by @amjeter_

321

26

a month ago

My favorite person got married, my Julie, my big cousin and Xavier’s Godmother… who deserves all the good things in life. It was the perfect weekend celebrating your love, we love you both so much 💙 also JAM for life 🤟🏼 taken in Eastern Shore of Maryland by @amjeter_

135

3

2 months ago

Xa got the full Austin experience and we couldn’t be happier ☺️❤️ taken in Austin, Texas by @amjeter_

87

3

2 months ago

Summer 2026 is feeling like everything I dreamed of in Summer 2016 ☀️💓🐣 by @amjeter_

149

14

3 months ago

Husband & Wife 🫶🏻

We truly made the most of every single moment. Every emotion was felt, we were surrounded by the most love and could not have asked for a better weekend. We’ve been reliving it in our heads over and over again. So many special moments that we will never forget. Eternally grateful 🤍 More picture and videos to come 🥹 by @amjeter_

650

68

4 months ago

A weekend of BIG things!!! Pool ✔️ Playoff Bound ✔️ Crawling ✔️ Sitting ✔️ taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @amjeter_

85

6

6 months ago

Month 6 of Big Xa! This half a year milestone really hits so different emotionally. We have conquered so much in these 6 months and gosh are we lucky for how easy he’s made it. He brings smiles to everyone he comes across, he lets his voice be heard and already gives the best hugs & slobbery kisses ♥️ being his mom is so special and I am so honored to spend my days with him 🥹 taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @amjeter_

284

26

7 months ago

a cozy & simple ATL christmas 🎄❤️ by @amjeter_

175

4

9 months ago