Double Knock Out

Tonight Garran and I were watching Psych. Briea came in and layed down with us. A few minutes later I look over to see this. 

Then about two minutes after moving Briea to her bed, Ayla came in to lay down with us. 

Yup... This is what I saw just a few minutes later!

Date Night

After doing some stuff with our van we stopped for dinner and had a little impromptu date! We needed it. I love spending time with this guy!

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Don't blink

A very serious stand off of staring contests were happening around the table tonight!! 

Tooth Fairy

Briea sitting next to me just kind of chatting: "someday I am going to pop out a tooth!! Then the tooth fairy will bring something just for me!!! I can hardly wait!!!! I hope it's..........C.A.S.H.!!!". I couldn't help but laugh. 

Princess Time!

So today was dress up day at our house! 

The girls were both princesses and I was the queen. Daddy was the king, even though he was at work. Ayla had a princess dress from Halloween, but Briea did not. So I got down my veil from when I got married and let her wear it. They were so funny and cute running around the house talking about their kingdoms and when the king would get home! I love sweet days like today! 

Kindness!

I love when I hear my kids being sweet to each other, when they don't know anyone is around. Tonight I heard Cullan singing to Ayla when she was crying because she didn't want to go to bed. When his song was over she asked for another, I guess he ran out of bedtime songs because all of a sudden I heard him beat boxing!

Cullan's Art

This is a drawing Cullan did. He always amazes me at the things he comes up with. This was a little violent but the humor is what got me. I had to laugh a little. 

latest of sayings...

• If there was ever any doubt that Ayla was mine, it is all over now. I love a cute bag, and Ayla just informed me she can't sleep without her purse!
• Ayla this morning, "your standing on my nerves!". Made me giggle!
• Feeling rather frustrated I just told the kids that the next person that came running through the living room screaming would be going straight to bed! All of a sudden I hear this crazy scream and see Garran Cochran Gillespie running through the living room! I'm so thankful for a husband that makes me laugh, but he's not getting off the hook that easy!!
• While watching tv, a lady was crying and Cullan says "she better not cry to hard cause sometimes when you do that you throw up." Oh the things kids choose to share.

This girl

She is wild!

Happy New Years!!!

This year we spent New Years with my SIL and her family. 

He had a great time partying and ringing in the new year!!

My niece Tessa and her boyfriend Allen.

Crazy Kiddos!

Happy New Year!

From the three of us....

and Brina too!

So glad I get to spend another year with this great guy. 

I am truly blessed!

They kissed at midnight also... Hershey kissed that is!!

Ayla and Z

The real Party Animals!!

Happy New Year to ALL!

Ayla

My sweet beautiful girl

Now she is a Sunbeam!

My heart is aching a little. 

I no longer have any babies in the nursery at church. 

My little Ayla is a Sunbeam. 

She is so excited and I think she loves being with the big kids. 

(ps. Cullan moved up to senior primary the same Sunday. Yeah... I might be having a hard time with all of this!)

Randoms

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My little Man

He loves to draw. 

I know someday I will miss seeing him always doodling. 

He will grow up and do great things.

But right now I am going to enjoy my view!

Cuties

This Girl has an addiction. A serious addiction. 

Remember how I said she was addicted?? Well I had one of these land on my face around 1 am. This little lady had half woken up in the middle of the night, went in the kitchen, opened the fridge and then came and climbed into bed with me to have me open it. Only she was already back asleep by the time her head hit the pillow. Like I said... She might have a small addiction!

Briea

A style all her own

This kid. 

She most definitely has a style all her own. 

Usually it includes undies and a pair of shoes, but every once in a while it includes other articles of clothing!

She is crazy and we love her!!

This Boy

He melts my heart. 

He is so sweet and kind.
I couldn't ask for a better kid. 

Good or Awful

The other day at church Ayla blew in my face and then said to me

"Good or Awful?" I said good. 

She then gave me a thumbs up.

This girl...she makes me laugh. 

Apple Anyone?

Cullan's favorite part of me baking or making anything with apples is when I peel the apples. 

I think he is so cute eating one long continuos string of apple peel. 

Happy Birthday Grandpa

My dad was here this year for Christmas and his birthday.

I made a chocolate cake for his birthday and we had my SIL and her family over for dinner. It was a fun day for all!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Ginger Bread houses 2013

This year we did out traditional Ginger Bread Houses! I think they came out cute as ever! We invited the missionaries from church over! It was a fun evening!

Have I mentioned this is one of my favorite traditions. 

This was my house this year!!

Woot Woot!

Christmas 2013

Highlights from Christmas 2013

-we decorated the house

-we made cookies

-we shared cookies

- we attended our littles Christmas   concerts 

- we watched Christmas movies

-we took Christmas naps

-we saw Santa 

-we played with family

Most importantly we lived every minute of being together, remembering the Savior and doing things together to try and spread some Christmas cheer! We were greatly blessed this year and are counting our blessings!