Thought I'd let everyone know I'm safe after the horrific Metrolink train crash here in southern CA. The train was the one I'd normally take, but I didn't take it on Friday. We had company, so I came home on the earlier train to be with my friends and family. It was a good thing I did, because I'd probably be injured or worse right now. Here's a link to the latest news.
http://cbs2.com/slideshows/Train.Crash.Derailment.20.816457.html
http://www.ktla.com/pages/content_landing_page/?Report-Metrolink-Engineer-May-Have-Been-=1&blockID=56225&feedID=1198
Kevin
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Visit to Angwin, CA
June 20-25, 2008
Christye, Nana and Louise all flew to San Francisco, CA. Then we drove to Pacific Union College in Angwin in the middle of the beautiful Napa Valley.
Here is Louise playing in her camping bed which was nestled between Christye and Nana's dorm room beds. Yes, we stayed in one of the girl's residence halls, Winning Hall, in room 109 - the same room Christye had when she was in college there.
Nana, Christye and Louise visited a beautiful park in St. Helena, CA. It was a great excuse to swing and slide!
Christye, Nana and Louise all flew to San Francisco, CA. Then we drove to Pacific Union College in Angwin in the middle of the beautiful Napa Valley.
Here is Louise playing in her camping bed which was nestled between Christye and Nana's dorm room beds. Yes, we stayed in one of the girl's residence halls, Winning Hall, in room 109 - the same room Christye had when she was in college there.
Nana, Christye and Louise visited a beautiful park in St. Helena, CA. It was a great excuse to swing and slide!
Above: Our dorm room - home sweet home for the week.
Below: Louise's toy box. The bottom vanity drawer.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Happy Birthday to me!
One more before bed. Lucy is adorable no matter how she's packaged. Sometimes I dream about opening a package on my birthday and Lucy pops out.
Daddy finally gets into the act...
Daddy and Lulu, munching on some Zweiback. That's German for "Teething Toast". You can tell that Lucy already has a heart of gold for sharing her toast with Daddy.
Can't think of a better time during any given day than the time Lucy nods off on my shoulder.
Louise is Daddy's sweet and precious angel.
Daddy's idea of heaven...
His two leading ladies in matching peach ensembles, having worship together just before bedtime. It doesn't get any better than this!
Lucy looks wiped out...
Potty training not going so well. There goes another $3.89 for 6 rolls of TP...Louise and the very large hat...
This afternoon, Louise decided she wanted to wear a Texas-sized hat and go for a spin. Hope you all enjoy this one. We both howled!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The Crawling Chronicles
Okay, here's a few video bites. The first is Lucy learning to go from a sitting position onto her hands and knees. The second is her learning to rock back and forth while on her hands and knees. The third is of her taking her first forward crawl.
Splashing good time!
Lucy thoroughly enjoys bathtime. Here's a video of the first time when she discovered how to splash the water.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Daytona Beach, FL
April, 2008 found Nana, Carrie, Lucy and Christye in Daytona for a full two days! We were all prepared to go to the beach for some fun in the sun! Alas, it was cold, windy, rainy, and cold some more.
Sharing Binky with Aunt 'Rie.
Sharing Binky with Aunt 'Rie.
Desparate times call for desparate measures... hot cocoa at all costs! Pour milk into a water bottle, funnel Ovaltine in, shake and ....
Lucy and the boys
It seems that the only boys Lucy is able to deal with right now are "the boys", Linden and Kermie. Here's a video of the three of them playing. (sorry it's sidewards - I'm still learning how to turn videos from landscape to portrait...)
Lucy and Noah
The cousins are not quite sure of each other.
Lucy is especially uncertain; boys seem to be a
problem for her.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Email addresses are hot links!
Being the website master can be fun. Did you notice? I made all the email addresses on the family reunion roster hot links. That means, you can look at the roster and click on anyone's email address and send them an email. No need to copy or paste.
Give it a try! Send messages to each other quick and easy!
Give it a try! Send messages to each other quick and easy!
attendence roster, meal special needs, travel dates and times
GILLAN FAMILY REUNION June 13-15, 2008
I need to know
Loretta & Jerry Cutrer Confirmed
89 Headlands Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-2584
lcutrer@roadrunner.com
jwcutrer@roadrunner.com
Debbie & Randy Moody Confirmed
3719 Kasey Lane
Buford, Georgia 30519
(770) 271-9664
ashmor@bellsouth.net
rmoody@johndeerelandscapes.com
Morgan Moody (5)
Ashlyn Moody (8)
Jeff & Emily Cutrer Confirmed
1710 Fairburn Drive
Cumming, Georgia 30040
(770) 889-7150
jeff.cutrer@comcast.net
ercutrer@comcast.net
Addison Cutrer (4 months)
Ethan Cutrer (2)
Isaac Cutrer (6)
Davie & Irene Gillan Confirmed
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956)532-8208
eneri5@juno.com
Dianne &Greg Hines Confirmed…Still need Travel details
gregndianne@gmail.com Hayley Elise Bogue (Hines) - 11-11-97
Beau Bryan Hines - 12-8-2000
Hunter Carson Hines - 10-17-2002
Shelley & Doug Peterson Confirmed… still need Travel details
Emily Morgan Peterson - 8-3-95
Andrew Scott Peterson - 8-3-97
Hannah Ruth Peterson - 4-14-2000
drsupply@hotmail.com
Glenn & Wendy Gillan Confirmed
(817) 371-8962
glenn9@juno.com
Leroy & Sandie Gillan Confirmed…need menu requests
6980 Hudson Cemetery Rd
Mansfield TX 76063
(817) 676-7464 (Leroy cell)
(817)676-7463 (Sandie cell)
(817) 478-4829 (home) use TLT # when calling home number
Teletxt number (for hearing impaired)1-800-933-5129
lgillan@juno.com
sjgillan@juno.com
Suzanne Bowen Confirmed
PO Box 701052
Dallas TX 75370
(817) 360-0264
Suzanneb33@gmail.com
Stephanie & Nick Simons Confirmed
12244 Shadow Wood Trail Noah Simons
Burleson, TX 76028
(817)691-1366
Ssimons73@yahoo.com
(972) 345-3195
Brenda & Tim Lyons Confirmed
(972) 938 7200 Bethany Lyons & Chad
bclyons@sbcglobal.net Matt & Zach Lyons
Christine & Kevin Byrne Confirmed
(805) 490-6055 (her cell) Lucy Byrne
(805) 807-0315 (his cell)
kevinpbyrne@yahoo.com
Christine@puconline.org
PO Box 183
Kennedale TX 76060
(817) 368-1832 (her cell)
(817) 999-4669 (his cell)
acdennis@hotmail.com
xhale321@mac.com
I need to know
- when your travel is arriving and departing (if you are flying) into the DFW area,
- Do you need to caravan from there (should I rent a van or suburban to accommodate needs)
- Will any children need a crib?
- what meals you will be present for
- how many in you family will need vege accommodations to the menu
Loretta & Jerry Cutrer Confirmed
89 Headlands Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-2584
lcutrer@roadrunner.com
jwcutrer@roadrunner.com
Debbie & Randy Moody Confirmed
3719 Kasey Lane
Buford, Georgia 30519
(770) 271-9664
ashmor@bellsouth.net
rmoody@johndeerelandscapes.com
Morgan Moody (5)
Ashlyn Moody (8)
Jeff & Emily Cutrer Confirmed
1710 Fairburn Drive
Cumming, Georgia 30040
(770) 889-7150
jeff.cutrer@comcast.net
ercutrer@comcast.net
Addison Cutrer (4 months)
Ethan Cutrer (2)
Isaac Cutrer (6)
Davie & Irene Gillan Confirmed
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956)532-8208
eneri5@juno.com
- 2 vege all meals
- travel with kids
Dianne &Greg Hines Confirmed…Still need Travel details
gregndianne@gmail.com Hayley Elise Bogue (Hines) - 11-11-97
Beau Bryan Hines - 12-8-2000
Hunter Carson Hines - 10-17-2002
- 1 vege for all meals
Shelley & Doug Peterson Confirmed… still need Travel details
Emily Morgan Peterson - 8-3-95
Andrew Scott Peterson - 8-3-97
Hannah Ruth Peterson - 4-14-2000
drsupply@hotmail.com
- 5 vege all meals
Glenn & Wendy Gillan Confirmed
(817) 371-8962
glenn9@juno.com
Leroy & Sandie Gillan Confirmed…need menu requests
6980 Hudson Cemetery Rd
Mansfield TX 76063
(817) 676-7464 (Leroy cell)
(817)676-7463 (Sandie cell)
(817) 478-4829 (home) use TLT # when calling home number
Teletxt number (for hearing impaired)1-800-933-5129
lgillan@juno.com
sjgillan@juno.com
Suzanne Bowen Confirmed
PO Box 701052
Dallas TX 75370
(817) 360-0264
Suzanneb33@gmail.com
Stephanie & Nick Simons Confirmed
12244 Shadow Wood Trail Noah Simons
Burleson, TX 76028
(817)691-1366
Ssimons73@yahoo.com
- 1 vege all meals
- 1 no red meat
(972) 345-3195
Brenda & Tim Lyons Confirmed
(972) 938 7200 Bethany Lyons & Chad
bclyons@sbcglobal.net Matt & Zach Lyons
Christine & Kevin Byrne Confirmed
(805) 490-6055 (her cell) Lucy Byrne
(805) 807-0315 (his cell)
kevinpbyrne@yahoo.com
Christine@puconline.org
- 2 vege
PO Box 183
Kennedale TX 76060
(817) 368-1832 (her cell)
(817) 999-4669 (his cell)
acdennis@hotmail.com
xhale321@mac.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
family reunion
Carrie,
Add David and Irene to the list for 2 vege meals. Also carrie, this is Dianne and hopefully we'll be able to go so add 5 meals and of those 5meals one vege. I was told to tell you to bug Glenn to sign up. Di
Add David and Irene to the list for 2 vege meals. Also carrie, this is Dianne and hopefully we'll be able to go so add 5 meals and of those 5meals one vege. I was told to tell you to bug Glenn to sign up. Di
hello
Hey guys, this is Dianne and we're just seeing if this works. Set it up for mom and not sure if it'll work.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Pictures by Brenda
Lucy and Noah
L
ucy and Mommy, Christye - matching profiles!Blake, Stephanie and Noah's back
Blake, Matt & Zach
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Hi All,
I finally figured this blog thing out - I think. My computer skills are VERY limited, so I will do the best I can. It will probably take a miracle for me to post pictures, but we will see what happens. We are all looking forward to the reunion and can't wait to see everyone and "catch" up.
I finally figured this blog thing out - I think. My computer skills are VERY limited, so I will do the best I can. It will probably take a miracle for me to post pictures, but we will see what happens. We are all looking forward to the reunion and can't wait to see everyone and "catch" up.
We made it through a busy Feburary. My girls, my mom and myself each had a b-day during the month. And then Jeff and Emily decided to add to the load and had a baby on the 8th. We are looking forward to a quieter March. Ashlyn turned 8 and is in second grade and Morgan turned 5 and is in Pre-K.
Congratulations to you Christye on the birth of Lucy.
Take care and thanks for all everyone is doing to make this reunion a success.
Debbie
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Family Reunion June 13, 14 &15th
OK, here is the info you have all been waiting for regarding our accommodations for our Family reunion. Our contact is Elena. REMEMBER, We are in Texas in the Country, not the Four Seasons therefore, planning in advance is vital!! email me with your specific questions or needs xhale321@mac.com
Accommodations: Under PHOTOS, picture #9 shows the "executive suites" (14 rooms) that I have reserved for the entire family. Each room has 2 Queen size beds, therefore if you need additional bedding for little ones, I have 2 air mattresses I can bring, and Elena said to also let her know and she might be able to assist.
Activities: Bring fishing poles if you want to fish with the kids! For those who want to golf there is a small fee. Golf, Volleyball, Swimming, Fishing, Canoing, I think those who want to ride horses usually bring their own horse...sorry about that detail.
Meals: I need to make dinner reservations for each meal with a head count (adult and child) so email me your family head count for meals. The chef is a vegetarian, therefore a menu of vege CAN and Will be available. In addition, I have received a children's menu!! I need to know who is going to need transport from/to DFW airport or who wants to caravan there.
Spirit of the West Resort & Guest Ranch
Diverso Restaurant
www.spiritofthewestresort.net
100 S. Texas Street
P.O. Box 33
Tioga, TX 76271
P: 940.437.5000
F: 940.437.6000
Accommodations: Under PHOTOS, picture #9 shows the "executive suites" (14 rooms) that I have reserved for the entire family. Each room has 2 Queen size beds, therefore if you need additional bedding for little ones, I have 2 air mattresses I can bring, and Elena said to also let her know and she might be able to assist.
Activities: Bring fishing poles if you want to fish with the kids! For those who want to golf there is a small fee. Golf, Volleyball, Swimming, Fishing, Canoing, I think those who want to ride horses usually bring their own horse...sorry about that detail.
Meals: I need to make dinner reservations for each meal with a head count (adult and child) so email me your family head count for meals. The chef is a vegetarian, therefore a menu of vege CAN and Will be available. In addition, I have received a children's menu!! I need to know who is going to need transport from/to DFW airport or who wants to caravan there.
Spirit of the West Resort & Guest Ranch
Diverso Restaurant
www.spiritofthewestresort.net
100 S. Texas Street
P.O. Box 33
Tioga, TX 76271
P: 940.437.5000
F: 940.437.6000
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE!!
This one's for you, Carrie. Sorry for the day late. Hope its not a dollar short.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj6cbM-h8xg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj6cbM-h8xg
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
These pics are from before our snow board trip. Noah had a pretend suitcase with all of his ski things packed in a lunch box with his name tag reading, "Property of Noah Simons." I will try to post the pics of him in his ski outfit. He was so cute!!! He had baby ski pants, little boots, his fuzzy bear coat, ski hat, and mittens. It was precious!
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