Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Welcome Areia to the Gillespie Family




Well I know how many of you were holding your breath hoping that we would splurge on the pig mobile as our families next means of transportation but we decided to go a different route. We had to really think about it because how fun would it be to drive around in a hugh pink pig with two little ones in tow. But we did say goodbye to old Ruby Red our station wagon the other day. She was a family favorite and we will miss her greatly. She served us well for the time that we needed her. (If you can not tell we have close personal relationships with our cars. We name them and they take on their own personalities. This is also why people may think we are a little strange. Actually I have no doubt that people around here think our family is really strange.) So back to the story we decided to add a new family member to our Gang of Gillespies. Her name is Areia because the color reminds us of sand. The word in Portuguese for sand is Areia. Because Garran spent so much time in Brazil and speaks Portuguese we thought it only appropriate. Anyways here is a picture of the newest addition. We are super excited!
I guess I should say a little about our purchase. We got a 2004 Chrysler Town and Country. We love it. It rides great and is in great condition. We are super excited (even Garran who always said we would never own a mini van) But we are a van family and I will agree with Rebecca I am a total van mom, even after only 3 days. Yaaa Vans!

1 comment:

Rebecca said...

Yea! You will love having a van! Is that a Chrysler? Anyway, I am definately a van Mom; I think they are great!! Congrats.

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I love the saying "the best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother". My husband does an amazing job of that. I am truly married to my best friend. We laugh often and try to see the best in every situation, or at least find the humor in it. We have four beautiful children. Cullan (7) Kael (6) Briea (3) and Ayla (2). We are currently living in Illinois while Garran attends Grad School. He is a talented print maker and is enjoying his time here. He has a website if you are interested. www.garrangillespie.com Right now we are living every day to the fullest and trying to have as much fun as possible along the way!!

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