June 2010

I can't believe we haven't updated our blog in over a year...well I have no pics to post right now but I will give you all an update:
We had a baby boy...Liam Marcus Gilliland 6lbs 3oz 19in long @ 12:39pm December 28, 2009. He is just as amazing as his older brother & they keep us busy busy! Both are healthy, happy babes & Andy & I are....well....TIRED =)
Andrew is currently in formation for the Diaconate & will be starting school in the fall (God willing), he also is staying active in our parish with the Continuing Adult Education classes that he will help teach starting in August. Of course there is work everyday for him & spending as much time as possible with us when he's home.
I'm a busy stay-at-home mom still, even more so now that there are two little ones in the house. We are swimming a couple times a week, going for walks around the lake & riding bikes around the neighborhood to get out of the house sometimes. I was teaching Catechism for the 1st graders & then later the Special Sacraments classes at church before Liam got here, but I found that I am needed at home so for now that is where my focus is. I LOVE IT!!! Watching my boys grow & learn & helping with craft projects for Hadrien are highlights of my days.
Hadrien is now 2 1/2 yrs old & BUUUUSSSSYYY! He gets into everything now (so much for a baby proof house) & absolutely adores his little brother. He loves to help me cook & going with his dad on errands. He enjoys swimming with his Gaga (grandma Kathy) & going on those walks/bike rides. He helps me water the plants & oh just about everything else that I let him help with. Amazing how much difference a year makes for the things he is able & willing to do.
Liam is 6 months old already (WOW) & is my little rollie-pollie...he loves rolling all over the floor & has been pulling to a standing position since he was a month old. He is definitely a different personality than his brother...we weren't so great about getting him on a schedule so we are currently working on that...bad momma I know! He loves food just like Hadrien did & in some pics they really look like they could've been twins.
We visit with family when we can although traveling is a different monster now. So much to pack & then making sure both boys are ok in the car...they usually do great! Other than that we are home...we love our little lives...the boys are healthy & happy & that is what matters most. I will hopefully be able to post some pictures soon...a Years worth...Crazy! Love to all...the Gilliland Bunch

GREAT NEWS UPDATE!!!

Well I have some very, very, very good news!

We're going to have Baby #2!

We took this test and I will be heading off to the doctor in a couple weeks.

Due date should be in March sometime,

Yea Momma is excited!!!

Fun with my train, until....

This is one of many toys that Hadrien received for his birthday...it's an alphabet train that he has recently learned to ride & climb all over...

This particular night Hadrien's Nino was over visiting & he happened to laugh VERY very loudly...it scared the pants off of baby boy & mommy couldn't help but snap a picture before his Nino picked him up & comforted him. (Mean mom!)

Popie's 70th Birthday

May 29, 2009 - The family got together at Rustler's Rooste for Popie's 70th birthday! John Jr., Jeremiah & I (grandkids) all made it as well as Hadrien & Stormie (great-grandkids)! Popie had a great time as did we all. He wasn't afraid to show off his dance moves either as he asked not only all of his girls (Kathy, Teri, Susan & Geri...Jessica...Melissa, Shannon & Nana Jewell), but even a lady from the table behind us out onto the dance floor!

Here's Miss Stormie (10 months old on June 7th)

Mr. Hadrien Thomas (16 months) reachin' for the camera.

How bout this cute little had that doubles as the kids menu on the back! He'd only keep it on for a second (at least we caught the pic!)

My First Birthday Party!

I'M A BIG BOY NOW!!!

I was surrounded by almost all of my family and I didn't reach for the flame as they sang Happy Birthday, granny Kathy bought me the sweetest cake and mommy put a big ole number 1 on it just for me!



I didn't really want to eat the cake although my cousin Stormie was all about it...




I did try a bite that mom fed me...... ...



What I really liked was the tortilla chips with 7-layer dip that daddy gave me...MMMmmm

By the end of the night I had so many toys I didn't know what to play with so I resorted back to the Christmas present that my Nana and Tata gave me...

The last thing I could do before we all collapsed and went to sleep was to sit with my Nana nana and eat one last bottle....whooooo....what a day...week...year....time really does fly when your having fun, growing fast and learning a lot! Thanks to all my family for giving me the best birthday yet!

First Zoo Visit

JANUARY 22, 2009...after my haircut daddy and I made sure that momma was okay without us and then we were off to the Phoenix zoo! I love looking around at all the animals and we were lucky that the rain stopped just long enough for my visit!
Daddy had to chase away this peacock because he was kinda mean, but pretty to look at... It was fun to look over the edge trying to see which animals were up next...I don't like parrots though, they are way too noisy!
The orangutans are silly!
The last thing we did before we left was visit the gift shop and Daddy let me pick out an animal to take home with me...this baby giraffe was too cute not to bring home!!!

I had a great day, it's good to be ONE!!!

First Haircut!

JANUARY 22, 2009...I'm ONE today!!!Thank you dada & mama for my new toys! Today I get a few first...my first birthday...my first haircut... and my first zoo visit (those pictures will be next)! Unfortunately my momma was sick with the flu so it was just me and dad, we had a LOT of fun though!!! This is Lollilocks...haircuts just for us kids... and boy do I have a lot of hair! Dad, what is she gonna do? And what is that sound???

Dad kept me busy by blowing bubbles in my face and pretty soon all of my hair was gone!
See how Handsome...I'm truly a little BOY now!

BRIGHT BLUE EYES!!!

ME & MY DADDY!

I'M GONNA GETCHA!

MY HOW TIME DOES FLY!!!

Well a week went by, then another and then before I knew it three months...so there's a lot to catch up on...no time just yet though, but I can say this...MY BOY IS A CLIMBER!!! Not walking yet (ALMOST) and still waiting on that first tooth to break through, but he can and does climb.... on, over and through everything!!! This is just one example. (The story goes {as I remember} I was in the kitchen doing dishes, turned around literally for one second and when I turned back around there was my little boy STANDING on the dishwasher...I had the camera nearby and snapped a few shots! TOO CUTE, so I couldn't be upset at all! :)


I'M GETTING THE BOTTLES (almost)...




And can almost reach the stuff on the counter...















Look I can stand on the silverware tray...

Definitely not paying any attention to mom...SHHHH she can't see me if I'm quite!

DANG IT....I'M BUSTED!

I can stand by myself!

Wow...I forgot how long it had been since I posted anything on here...Sorry guys, I have to upload some more pictures (hopefully this week sometime) but here are a couple. Hadrien is doing great, getting big and starting to get around...keeps momma VERY busy!!!

Look at Me

Hadrien thinks that he can just take off and go anywhere he wants! {He'll really be getting around by himself soon enough} He's a little goof ball sometimes...always keeping his Mama laughing!!! We were playing with a wet washcloth since it's a little warmer at Nana's than it is at home... he stays pretty happy when we are vacationing...such a good, sweet baby!

Look Nana, I WIN!!!

Hadrien is too cute in this one...he and I were playing on the floor and in this picture he happened to look up at just the right time and smile...it makes it look like he has me pinned down and he's sooooo proud of himself!!! This is one of Dad's favorite pictures!!!

Nana Barbara is getting him started early...this rosary was the perfect size for him to play with...it was his favorite toy all weekend!

2nd Vacation

We took another trip to Douglas this past weekend and we all had a great time! Hadrien is becoming more and more interested in feeling new textures and putting everything in his mouth {including paper/books, his pooh bear blanket, couches, blankets and burp rags, spoons, rattles, etc} to soothe his poor gums...(teething is no fun)! Unfortunately the kid doesn't really care for his teething rings and not so unfortunately prefers mom's hand to everything else! This of course means that mom gets to spend all day holding him when teething makes for a bad day...it's the only thing that comforts him and I love being able to soothe him!

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