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Gwendolyn Meets Harry
July 03, 2009 by VictoriaWe are beyond words thrilled to be here, to be with Harry, to be together. We are all savoring each and every single moment. Gwendolyn can't take her eyes off Harry - literally. She is mesmerized by him and his voice. I suppose we all are. We always have been. Anyone who has ever met Harry is....
Read More >>My Grandfather, Harry
July 01, 2009 by Victoria
My grandfather, Harry Reese Gillespie, is the most remarkable person I have ever known. At 104, he has lived through every major event and been witness to every new invention in the 20th century. But it is not his age that impresses me (although 104 is pretty darn impressive); it is the way in...
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Happy Father's Day/Painting for Daddy
June 20, 2009 by Victoria
While Daddy was away last weekend, I took Gwendolyn to go make him something special for Father's Day. We went to our local pottery/painting shop called 2000 Degrees and, although I was not sure if Gwendolyn would be old enough for this type of activity, she LOVED it! She insisted on holding the...
Read More >>Great Time with GrandPa
June 04, 2009 by Victoria
On Saturday GrandPa came came over and stayed the night. Gwendolyn was so, so excited when she woke up from her nap to his voice. She just loves listening to GrandPa's mesmerizing voice and would not take her eyes off of him. They read books and sang songs and played with the fun balloon GrandPa... Read More >>
Movie Snuggles
April 26, 2009 by Victoria
After a busy weekend, we were all ready to relax and enjoy just being together. We decided to try watching the cartoon Ratatouille as a family and it was actually a big hit. The movie was fine, but Gwendolyn most loved sitting in the big chair and snuggling with Daddy. I asked her several times, Do... Read More >>
Gramma's House
April 20, 2009 by Victoria
Gwendolyn was over the moon to be at Gramma's house. The excitement started before we even got there just by telling her we were going to see Gramma and Gramma's doggie!!! Gwendolyn totally understands now and it was so cute to see her get excited about the new adventure. She loved the new...
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Ocean View With Elmo
April 16, 2009 by Bill Strong
On Saturday we took a walk down to the pier and walked all the way out to the end. Gwendolyn loved the bumpety-bumpety bumpy ride across the wood planks and was really curious about the fisherman casting their rods and reeling their reels. This picture just made me laugh -- Gwendolyn clutching her... Read More >>
Easter Fun
April 13, 2009 by Victoria
We had such a nice Easter weekend and it was so fun to see Gwendolyn loving the attention, the new games, and the company.
On Saturday we decorated colorful plastic eggs with fun foam stickers while snuggling with our new friend Lamby. Gwendolyn loved this activity and was very particular about... Read More >>
Story time with GrandPa
March 26, 2009 by Bill Strong
Victoria's dad has one of those voices. I'm not sure if it's the deep pitch or the British accent or both, but whenever he reads stories to any of his three grandchildren they listen intently to every word, intonation, and sound. GrandPa was in town last weekend and Gwendolyn loved every minute of...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day—10 Years Together
March 17, 2009 by Victoria
Ten years ago Bill and I met. Ten years! It must have been the luck o' the Irish or, perhaps, the T.G.I. Fridays flare! A few days later we had our first date and that was it...we have been together ever since. We have been through so much in that time -- both wonderful and difficult -- and I am... Read More >>
Number One Husband
March 08, 2009 by Victoria.jpg)
I have the best husband ever. He is thoughtful, loving, dedicated, loyal, witty, and pretty darn charming. He has always been those things, but this weekend was the icing on the cake. Today was my birthday and he wanted to make me feel extra spoiled. And he did just that by planning an entire...
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Feeding the ducks
February 24, 2009 by Bill Strong
A great Sunday
February 16, 2009 by Bill Strong
On Sunday, Gramma, Aunt Kristen, and Uncle Richard came up to celebrate Gramma's birthday. It was supposed to be raining, but the weather held off for us and we were able to take a beautiful walk down to one of our favorite restaurants, Elements, for brunch. Gwendolyn slept through most of that,... Read More >>
Valentines and birthday cupcakes with Gramma
February 11, 2009 by Bill Strong
Yesterday, Gwendolyn had another amazing day with Gramma. It was Gramma's birthday (Happy Birthday to Gramma and Great Auntie Weez!!!, Gramma's twin sister) and Gwendolyn had so much fun singing "Happy Birthday" to Gramma several times, taking a walk to the park, decorating Valentines with... Read More >>
Superbowl PaRtY!!!
February 02, 2009 by Bill Strong On Sunday, we went down to Aunt Kristen and Uncle Richard's house in L.A. for a great Superbowl party. There were many dear friends of ours there that we haven't seen in a long time so it was special for us to see them, catch up, and see them meet and fall in love with Gwendolyn. Gwendolyn loved... Read More >>A perfect Saturday
January 31, 2009 by Bill Strong
laughs, songs, peek-a-boos, Vanilla dipped french toast at Eladio's,
Coffee Bean blendeds -- and all with my two beautiful, amazing girls!
What more could a guy ask for. Read More >>
Fun with Aunt Kristen, Gramma, and pipe cleaners
January 21, 2009 by Bill Strong
On Tuesday, my sister (Aunt Kristen) and my mom (Gramma) came up for the day. We had fun watching the historical Obama inauguration together, catching up, taking a walk, and playing with the colorful pipe cleaners that Gramma brought to play with Gwendolyn. We made a butterfly, a bracelet, a... Read More >>
Sticker art with Gramma
January 13, 2009 by Bill Strong
wanted to go on the big... Read More >>
There's that Man On The Moon!!!
January 10, 2009 by Bill Strong
was a little less impressed
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Cupcakes and football
January 06, 2009 by Bill Strong
Gwendolyn loved the football game; especially when Mommy rolled her around in her stroller "tackling" everyone Her face...
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