OPERATION OKC MARATHON COMPLETE!!!!

Operation Oklahoma City Marathon...Complete! Aimee, Julie, Ashley, and Shay and I all ran the Oklahoma City Marathon on Sunday April 27th. What an awesome city and what a great marathon (much better than Chicago last Fall) Although the weather called for T-Storms and wind, we were not going to let that get us down. Showers and wind definitely were present at the 6:30am start, but then the rain stopped about 10 minutes after the race started (thank you God!), the weather was overcast and upper 40's-50's for most of the run and around 25 mph wind gusts. Although not ideal the sun eventually came out for the last 6 miles of the run (this was welcomed as the last 6 of the 26 miles are the hardest. So glad its over....but I will definitely do it again...CALL ME CRAZY!!!
We all made it and got our Medals...SO SWEET!The car decor was a must..to get us in the right mind set


The OKC Memorial..what an awesome remembrance of the victims that lost their lives.........

Saturday Morning...Off to KSU Open House

All I can say is the KSU open house ROCKS!! There is something for everyone. My kids enjoyed going through the Union, and then a quick stop at Calvin Hall (of course) to visit Steph's professor's, and then on to Vet Med to see the animals.
*****NOTE the interview with KMAN radio..Kiersten was actually on the Radio, Monday morning April 21st******

" Hello" Mom and Dad...we need our time with Willie too!!

Just a quick interview with KMAN

Golf at Calvin with Dr. Niehoff!

"Bunny Visit at Vet Med"

Friday Night ...Off to the Power Cat Auction

Friday Night was Scott's Big EVENT. He spent the entire year on this VERY IMPORTANT Powercat auction committee. This event raises around $300,000 for KSU athletics..and if it were not for Scott...I am not sure the set-up would had been completed. Hats Off Scott and your committee(especially Laurie DeDonder) for a well-done event! Here's the re-cap........

Had to get this pic with Willie...we "Heart" him!!!!

Taira, Jen S., Steph, and Jen W.

Josh W., Ben B., Jason S.

"The Girls"...Jen W., Carrie, Jeanne, Steph, Heidi, Mandy, and Sharyl

Dance Dance Dance

This week was a busy one for dance pictures. Both Kiersten and Karli have been practicing their dance routines for their upcoming Spring performance at McCain auditorium. This week pictures were scheduled...and although a daunting task to get 2 girls ready with hair and make-up-they both just LOVE dressing up and getting girly...Karli more than Kiersten (of course). Here is some pictures and video!

Kindergarten Round Up

Karli and I attended Kindergarten round up this evening. I cannot fathom my baby girl is going to Kindergarten all day this Fall. I am truly going to miss my bugaboo. Of course Beverly Fulton--(the best Kindergarten teacher-EVER)!!!!was greeting all the kiddo's and we are praying that Karli gets her as a teacher!

What a weekend! Sara Evans...Wine...The Lake!

Sara Evans concert...Wine Tasting with Friends...and an afternoon at the lake. The Gillam's offiically are feeling better and had a great weekend. Scott and I attend a "Changing Lives "campaign concert Saturday night which featured Sara Evans http://saraevans.musiccitynetworks.com/. It was a thank you event to all of us donors that help raise funds for KSU scholarships (and what a great concert it was). We then headed over to the Snowden's for a fun night of wine and conversation. On Sunday, our family headed down to the lake for a some burgers and R & R...I forgot how beautiful the sunsets are down there!

Carb loading before 20 mile run

Friday night was time for carb loading before our 2nd-20 miler on Saturday morning. (Aimee & Judy sorry you missed it). Too bad Steph came down with the flu Friday night and missed the run. From the pictures below you can see what I missed as Ashley and Shay decided to dress up like Jane Fonda's and run the 20 miler in their "80's workout gear" -too funny! You guys ROCK.
With only 2 1/2 weeks out from the marathon I will have some ground to cover!


Shay, Ashley, Steph, Julie, and Brayden (Juls son)

Does it get any better than this?

FIRE STATION FIELD TRIP

Today Karli's Preschool class went on their annual fire station field trip. The kids enjoyed the fire trucks, the sirens, and going through the obstacle course. I especially enjoyed the video, which featured Lindsey Lohan at age 9 from the early 90's (It was commical to say the least)

Manhattan Nannies Meet & Greet

What a great success the Meet & Greet was tonight. All the kids had a great time. JENNY GREAT JOB!!!

Kade & Tatum-High 5'ing

The Pose!!

The Meet and Greet crew!

FIRST TRIP TO THE E.R.

Yep...You heard that right...we landed ourselves in the E.R. tonight..and yes you guessed it right...it was my little man, Kaden...
Here's the scoop! The girls had swimming lessons at the K-State Natatorium tonight and decided to lead by example and climb all over the bleachers...you know what I am talking about (for those of you that have also allowed your kids to do this!) Kade decided to climb and I stood along side of him and "of course" told him to "COME DOWN", did he listen.."NO"...he decided to run on the top bleacher the other way and lost his footing and literally fell to the ground. I was beside myself...of course. Thanks goodness a really nice Orthopedic Doc was insight and gave me some insight. He actually said he is lucky and go home with ice and Tylenol. Did I listen..."NO", I called Pediatrics and they told me to go to the E.R. So with all that said, I am monitoring my little guy tonight with a follow up visit tomorrow.
PRAYERS ARE WELCOMED!!!!

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY KADEN!!!

If Easter was not busy enough...my little guys decided to turn 2 today!!! Where has the time gone. We are offiically into the "numeral's". We were able to celebrate with Steph's family in Kansas City and then again with Scott's family on Monday. Kade had a blast opening his new shake & go crash up cars and train set (I just love these new BOY TOYS)!!!!

EASTER!!! REJOICE!!

He has Risen! He has Risen Indeed! What an awesome Message we heard at Church of the Ressurection this morning! It has been a surreal experience (these past 3 months) with my dad being retired as a Pastor, as this was the first Easter Sunday in 35 years, we did not have a "home church" while visiting my folks. We attended an AWESOME church called "COR" this morning and LOVED it!!!



Happy Easter from the Gillam's

Grandma and Grandpa Anderson

Uncie...Nate!!!

Getting ready for the Easter Egg Hunt!!

Disney on Ice..Kansas City

Grandma, Kiersten, Karli and Mom were able to attend DISNEY ON ICE on Saturday. What a great performance it was. Of course all the Princess's Wishes came true...... With appearances from Belle, Cinderella, Mulan, Ariel, and Snow White, it could not have been a greater day for the girls. They were at perfect ages to enjoy and remember the show.

Easter Egg Fun!!!

Kade had a blast dying easter eggs this morning, he managed to sample all 6 dyes. You would think he would have stopped after tasting the first one, OH NO.... my oral little man just had to try them all!

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