Sick Day

Today was a sick day for Ayla and I. 

Sore throats and runny noses. 

She is so much cuter than I am when I am sick. I took some pictures of her. 

This little stinker was laying on my bed with me. When I came back she had these two suckers. I asked her where she got them from and she just shrugged her shoulders. She had them stashed somewhere, just waiting for the right moment. 

such a stinker. 

oh well. At least on a sick day she still makes me laugh. 

2 years

Today is the two year anniversary of this sweet boy leaving this world. We miss him so much and think and pray for him often. Our families grew together and we watched new children come into both of our families. Never did I think we would have to watch our sweet friends say goodbye to one. Our thoughts and prayers our with Ed and Stacy, and all their family today. We love you and wish we could be there with you.

 — 

Growing Up

So on a snow day, Cullan is showing mom his favorite Mario websites.... 

And he thinks he is showing Dad how to play... Little does he know, Mario brothers comes from our generation!!!

NC Snow

W.E.I.R.D

Yup. 

That's how we roll!

Snow day Again!

Going on six snow days! 

But don't worry about us! We are rocking it!!

Baby Ninja!

This little girl is so funny! Garran told all the kids to go to bed. I came down the hallway from getting some water to see a lump under a blanket crawling into our room. I could not stop laughing. She was slithering in super slow. She cracks me up! She is just a snuggler.

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!

B

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!)