HAPPY TURKEY DAY AD HAPPY 90th B-DAY to MY GRANDMA!

We were able to spend Thanksgiving in Kansas City this year, and celebrate my Grandma's 90th birthday (who gets soooo lucky). My kids were on their BEST behavior (Seriously, they were amazing and played together and drew pictures-I was so grateful). SO MANY REASONS TO BE BLESSED! Thank you Jesus!

The Gift of Giving

Thanks to my brother and his wife, we are trying to concentrate on Gifts of Service to others this Holiday season. So often, we focus on ourselves over the Holidays, we tend to forgot the true reason for the Holiday season. This year we worked hard filling boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse International is the brains behind this operation, and they distribute nearly 8million shoe boxes per year-to children in 3rd world countries who do not receive "Christmas gifts". Most of the items in these boxes are school supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, small balls, cars, and hard candy. Our church will be tracking a couple of these boxes this year, so we can see just how far the boxes travel. Our hope is to to bring God's love to these children through a tangible way.

To donate click here: http://www.samaritanspurse.org

FuN American Girl style!

Karli and I snuck away to K.C this weekend. I ran a race on Sunday morning and then we headed to the new American Girl store in K.C. I realized upon arriving that Karli has NEVER been to American Girl. We had a blast dreaming of all the possibilities and picking out a NEW FAVORITE doll (she is asking Santa for)

Happy 8th Birthday to my Dear Karli Grace!

We celebrated Karli's 8th Birthday on Friday night "DISCO" style. Nine girls partied the night away! We made tie-dyed shirts, had a pizza bar, played games, sang karaoke, and had yummy cake. I think the girls finally fell asleep around 1:30 am. YIKES! Sorry Moms. We had a blast! HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL!!!!!

Happy Halloween from the Gillam Goblins

Fall Fun!!

We snuck away to the cabin Saturday night before all the craziness started with Halloween. I miss this place dearly in the winter.....it just always takes us back to the simpler things in life. My kids enjoying a great FALL day!

Aggieville Trick or Treat Parade

I think this was our 9th year at the Aggieville Homecoming Parade. The kids love trick or treating at the local businesses, and we love watching the college kids in the homecoming parade. A great way to kickoff the Halloween weekened. BTW...great job Kappa on taking first place on the homecoming float this year!!!!!

KADE'S PRESCHOOL HallOwEeN Party!

Kade had a ton of FUn this week at his preschool Halloween party. The class had been gering up for nearly 4 weeks for this event. They made Owls, Bats, Pumkins, and Crows to get ready for this party. They had games, a parade, and a ton of food!

A little BOO at the Beta House!

The girls and I headed to the Beta house Thursday night for a little Fright Night. I gotta say, I thought we were going to be doing a little early trick or treating, but upon arrival I realized this was actually a haunted house. It was mighty scary, and I definitely would not recommend it for the weak at heart.

Karli's Fall Party

Karli's 2nd grade Fall party was yesterday at school. And what fun we had...mummy wraps, donuts on a stick, spooky hands, guess the pumpkin weight, guess the candy corns, and of course yummy treats. What a GREAT bunch of parents we have in the 2nd grade class. Hats off to Mitzi for a job well done!

Bible Character Night at Awana

The kids had bible character night at AWANA tonight. Karli brought Gillian, and all the girls went as the virgin Mary. They all looked great and had a contest for the most unique biblical characters. The girls were also required to learn some hefty bible verses. We LOVE AWANA and all the leaders!

Fall on my Mind

Fall is my favorite time of year, so it goes without saying that I love my house to spruced up for this crisp time of year. I love fall leaves, autumn scents, roasted pumpkin seeds, carving jack-0-lanterns, and wearing jeans and sweatshirts. I love the fact that both my daughters were born in the Fall, and that my wedding anniversary is in the Fall. I love hot apple cider, and hay-rack rides, corn mazes, and the sound leaves make under you feet during an early morning run. I love the warmth my house can bring when the air turns chilly, but especially love the people who make my house a HOME! Loves to my family!!!!