Gillan and Family

Metrolink Train Crash

2008-09-13T16:36:00.000-07:00

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

Lucy kissing the puppy picture

2008-08-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

If you listen hard you can hear Lucy bark and say "da".

2008-08-02T20:10:00.000-07:00

July, 2008 (10 months old). Louise Christine playing with a new toy...

Falling asleep during lunch...

Hmmm... Mommy's girl?

Kissing the picture of a puppy - she loves doggies!

Swimming with her bowl of water!

Visit to Angwin, CA

2008-08-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

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!

Above: Our dorm room - home sweet home for the week.

Below: Louise's toy box. The bottom vanity drawer.

Drinking from a straw for the first time

2008-08-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

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At the bandstand in St. Helena, CA we attended a rockabilly concert and watched people dance. Lucy didn't like the noise, but she loved the dogs so much she'd point and say "da"! Naturally, that means "dog" in baby-talk.

Saying good-bye to Nana at the airport. See you in August!!

Happy Birthday to me!

2008-06-07T23:43:00.001-07:00

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...

2008-06-07T23:21:00.001-07:00

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...

2008-06-07T23:15:00.000-07:00

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...

2008-06-07T23:11:00.000-07:00

Potty training not going so well. There goes another $3.89 for 6 rolls of TP...

2008-06-07T23:04:00.000-07:00

The cuteness factor never ends. Lucy learned this sequence from Nana when she was here for her last visit. See, Nana? Sometimes the grandkids really DO listen!

Louise and the very large hat...

2008-06-07T22:56:00.000-07:00

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!

The Crawling Chronicles

2008-05-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-05-06T23:08:00.000-07:00

Lucy thoroughly enjoys bathtime. Here's a video of the first time when she discovered how to splash the water.

Box of Toys

2008-05-06T23:02:00.000-07:00

No toy is as fun as a box!
Here's Lucy proving the point.

Weeding the flower garden

2008-05-05T23:11:00.000-07:00

Lucy is a quick study! She's already learning how to pull weeds. What fun it was to help Mommy and Daddy!

Daytona Beach, FL

2008-05-05T23:01:00.000-07:00

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.

Desparate times call for desparate measures... hot cocoa at all costs! Pour milk into a water bottle, funnel Ovaltine in, shake and ....

Dinner and a snore...

The perfect beachwear for the perfect baby from the "best aunt ever"!

Lucy and the boys

2008-05-05T22:49:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-05T21:52:00.000-07:00

The cousins are not quite sure of each other.

Lucy is especially uncertain; boys seem to be a

problem for her.

Email addresses are hot links!

2008-03-31T22:58:00.000-07:00

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!

attendence roster, meal special needs, travel dates and times

2008-03-31T19:55:00.000-07:00

GILLAN FAMILY REUNION June 13-15, 2008
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

Blake Bowen UNCONFIRMED
(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

Carrie & Alan Dennis Confirmed
PO Box 183
Kennedale TX 76060
(817) 368-1832 (her cell)
(817) 999-4669 (his cell)
acdennis@hotmail.com
xhale321@mac.com

2008-03-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

Where is everyone?

2008-03-17T20:14:00.001-07:00

I took my harem (Mark Upchurch & Alan) to dinner for their birthdays to the "best steak ever" Happy birthday dear Pisces !

family reunion

2008-03-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

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

hello

2008-03-17T07:15:00.000-07:00

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.

Pics by Brenda

2008-03-12T21:50:00.000-07:00

Mother & Aunt Sue in San Antonio last week.

More Pictures by Brenda

2008-03-12T21:41:00.001-07:00

Suzanne with Noah at Blue Mesa, Fort Worth, Sat night.

Pictures by Brenda

2008-03-12T21:29:00.000-07:00

Lucy and Noah

Lucy and Mommy, Christye - matching profiles!

Blake, Stephanie and Noah's back

Blake, Matt & Zach

2008-03-11T19:46:00.000-07:00

Mommy, Daddy and Lucy had a picnic on Sunday. It was a beautiful day for shades. Lucy is seen here kicking back in her new Bumbo!

2008-03-10T06:31:00.000-07:00

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.

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

Family Reunion June 13, 14 &15th

2008-03-09T21:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-04T11:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Belated Birthday Carrie! I'm a day behind too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARRIE!!

2008-03-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-26T08:42:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-02-26T08:31:00.000-08:00

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CHECK THIS OUT! :)

2008-02-19T13:51:00.001-08:00

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The new Byrne home

2008-02-17T21:36:00.000-08:00

Video courtesy of our "real estate consultant for life", Andrea Harlan. (I had to install the latest version of Flash and Java to view this. You might have to as well... just follow the directions and if there's a problem: call Kevin!)

http://www.realestateshows.com/251422

Foot Fetish Family

2008-02-17T20:40:00.000-08:00

At 4 months, three weeks, Lucy is surprisingly independent. Witness here, her latest endeavor.

2008-02-14T09:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

2008-02-13T10:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the blog, Aunt Irene & David!

Daddy and Lulu all by theyselfs...

2008-02-12T11:49:00.001-08:00

What a perfect birthday it's turning out to be! My baby and I, in the Bjorn, outside on our new back porch, or playing with toys. The only thing missing to make it all PERFECT is Mamma, who's at work right now... :(

Lulu is standing in her bouncer talking me with all kinds of lovely little cooing sounds. She's hard at work figuring out the menacing-looking sunflower-piece-of-plastic. How's that for tons of hyphenation in a single sentence?

Daddy must get back to baby now.

To Kevin! Happy Birthday! Didn't know you were aquarius/air! Fun! :)

2008-02-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glNjsOHiBYs

Happy Birthday!

2008-02-12T09:49:00.000-08:00

KEVIN!!!!

"I'd like to teach the world to sing... "

2008-02-10T23:08:00.000-08:00

Suzanne's pictures of Carrie singing are hilarious!

It must be in her eyes...

Family Picture Gallery

2008-02-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

Hey guys! Ok, here is the link to access, add and order pictures. Hopefully you will enjoy it. I hope that you will use it...I would love to see pictures of all of you guys and your families.

URL
gillanfamily.snapfish.com/snapfish

WELCOME BABY ADDISON!

Good luck Carrie on job hunt. :)

...can one of you post the information for the family reunion here so that to make sure we all have the same and accurate info? Thanks!

going on a job hunt

2008-02-10T18:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, This week starts the almighty job interview process, UGH! So, everybody say a prayer for me that I will maintain my sanity.

The new Cutrer

2008-02-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to post a couple of pictures of our new addition. Addison Rachel Cutrer was born on Febuary 8, 2008 at 8:11 PM. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 7 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. That is only 4 oz. shy of Isaac back in 2001, for those keeping score. Emily and Addison are doing just fine and returned from the hospital this afternoon. The boys are just beside themselves, as they both wanted a little sister. Give them about five years and they might think a little differently. We are looking forward to the gathering this summer. I am anxious for the entire family to finally meet my herd. I will try to post more pictures and some videos soon.

Jeff

Mamma is exhausted!

2008-02-10T10:58:00.000-08:00

It's 11 AM on Sunday morning, and poor Christye has been asleep since an hour after she got home last night (10PM). Louise and I have been watching Aunt Carrie's "Baby Babble" video and practicing what we see there. Daddy is learning all about proper speech and language preparation for our Lulu.

I'm staying quiet so Mamma can rest. Baby fell asleep after over an hour of video and play. I think she might have said something like "paw-paw", but I can't be sure.

That last sentence was written to get Dad's attention. ;)

Poor baby.

2008-02-10T08:40:00.000-08:00

Noah has an ear ache. I feel awful for him. I was sick with a cold all last week and I guess I gave it to him. :( We are going to take him to the doctor tomorrow, but in the meantime, we are giving him tylenol and ear drops. He just cries and grabs his little ear, which makes mommy cry. :'(

On a happier note, we leave for our annual snowboarding trip next Sunday. New Mexico, here we come! Noah will get to see snow for the first time! I have to work during the day while everyone snowboards, but it should still be a blast! We will be back on the 24th.

On the 25th, I start training someone to do my job! YAY!!! She will take over the scheduling and relentless phone calls and I will continue to take care of payroll and paperwork. This means that I can dedicate all my attention to taking care of Noah, which is what I had planned to do when I got pregnant. I am so excited!!! And, of course, Nick is ecstatic because he can go back to work and get out of the house. He says he has an appreciation for the hard work stay-at-home moms do, because that's what he's been for the last 5 months!

Daddy misses...

2008-02-09T16:50:00.000-08:00

His wife and baby. Christye is on the road right now with my little girl. I want them to come home. Drive safe on that I-5 my love, and get home soon!

2008-02-09T12:14:00.001-08:00

Congratulations Jeff and Emily on your new baby! Congrats to grandparents Loretta and Jerry on your new grandbaby girl. .....can't wait to see pics!

Pictures

2008-02-09T12:14:00.000-08:00

Dwain and I have created a snapfish picture gallery for all to share. Details and links to follow. Watch for it. It will be a great way for all of us to be able to share pics.

Visit to Angwin, CA (Feb. 5-9, 2008)

2008-02-08T22:04:00.001-08:00

Welcome to Angwin Aunt 'Rie!

2008-02-08T21:30:00.000-08:00

Christye had meetings at Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA, so Aunt Carrie flew in to babysit Lucy. (Feb. 5-9, 2008)

Hello!

2008-02-08T08:42:00.000-08:00

Good idea ya'll!

greetings all

2008-02-07T21:13:00.000-08:00

I'm glad we could all get together here. I'm currently in CA. visiting Christye and baby Lucy while daddy Kevin unpacks their new home! Pictures from my visit upon my return to Texas. See you all in June for our family reunion!!!YEAH