Silly car tricks

Don't worry, I was not driving while creating this fine picture.

Gilliams being silly after a trip to the gym.

Big kid - Big bike!

Scott got this bike from his Daddy for his 7th birthday. I am so excited that we decided to do this because he has LOVED biking! He wants to ride everywhere and is so cheerful doing it. Today, Daddy and Scott rode their bikes to school and Scott greeted everyone he saw.

"Good morning Nelsons! Good morning Heiligs!" He is such a happy camper.

A walk in the park!

This Summer we did not do as many camps. When that happends, I need to be creative in thinking of things to do. Since creativity does not come naturally to me, I decided that we should walk the paths in our neighborhood and take Winnie along for a ride! It was a fun adventure that ended with a romp in the dog park. The kids were NOT very thrilled about that part. Winnie and I really wish they liked the dog park more then they do. Unfortunately, the kiddos were upset when they got to the dog park for the first time and there were no slides. They thought it was NOT a very fun park and make it difficult for me to get Winnie some play time!

Just not right.

Dear Scott and Anna,

Your Dad can be the such a dork sometimes. Below is a great example. As I look at the picture, I am guessing you think that both of us are dorks as we have the same shirt on! We did NOT plan that and never do but it always happens. We always come out of the room and have practically the same colors on or the same shirt. It freaks your Mama out some times!

Love,

Mom

Beach Haircut!

Every year Scott and Dave go to Franklin St. to get their hair cut before we leave for the beach! Below is Scott leaving the barber shop with his super snazzy hair cut! Isn't he cute?? The one of the right is pretty cute as well!

Happy Trails to you!

This was such a fun day! We went on an adventure with our neighbors! We biked/ran the Bolin Trail with Winnie tagging along! What a great day! It was hot but what do you expect when you play outside in July!

I need to remember about this trail! I am sure Winnie and I could have lots of future runs there!

Sick Day!

What do you do when you have a sick day? Last time I checked, I stayed on the couch and felt sorry for myself. Scott and Anna are quite the opposite! They feel the need to create their own bowling game with a dog toy and tons of crayons. Thank goodness they did not forget to create a path for the bowling ball chew toy with their plastic baseball bases! Such fun for a sick kid.

One day Scott is suffering from 103 fever almost being diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever...the next day he is in The Gilliam Dining Room Bowling Championship!

They are kinda cute, huh? I think I am a pretty lucky Mama! I never would have guessed that my kiddos could be this sweet looking. I know..I am gushing. I will stop!

ER Mania

This past weekend we decided to take our kiddos to the beach for a last vacation before school started! We had a wedding to attend and was so excited to learn that kiddos were invited AND it was it at the beach! Unfortunately, Scott decided it was a great time to spike a high fever of 103 all the while expressing that he had headaches, neckaches and an itchy rash. We ended up needing to leave the beach early and decided to head straight for the UNC ER. Scott did not have all of the Googled maladies that we diagnosed him with over the past 48 hours of his sickness but did have a horrible case of Strep.

This picture was taken in the freezing cold hospital on the comfy (NOT) plastic bed. Doesn't he look sweet for having a fever of 103? He was a trouper! Much better then Dave or me when we are sick! Scott and Dave spent the 3 hours in the ER playing Wheel of Fortune and name that capitol. I, one the other hand, texted friends and played Solitare. Who is the kid and who is the Mommy? Sometimes I get confused!

Rags to Riches

I am not sure that Winnie remembers her meager beginning. She sits in this leather chair that use to be in my Dad's office at the bank to look outside. That is a far cry from her Silar City start. Winnie, you are one lucky puppy! Happy 8 1/2 months girlie!