August 9, 2011

In the bath tonight splish splashing around this was the spontaneous conversation.

Siena: Mommy every hug I give you is from Nana.
Will: Mommy every kiss I give you is from Grandpa Dewayne.

I think this is early intuition - knowing exactly what to say to someone in need at the right time...a gift...from their grandparents.

March 29, 2011

Now that I am gone
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something...
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.



R.I.P. Gillen...we love you and will cherish the magical moments we got to share with you. You have an amazing little girl that will keep your spirit alive and shining bright. xoxo Jean-Ann.

March 9, 2011

Will is playing coach pitch baseball and really enjoying it.
Love the team photo...nice to have a Dad on the team who is a professional photographer!

January 2, 2011




Will went to a friends "reptile" party!

Dec 30, 2010





Still celebrating Christmas at Nana's. Nana got a special head massager from her daughter.

December 29, 2010



Great overnight date in Napa with an even better dinner!

Christmas 2010

Happy holidays to everyone! The blog has not ceased...but time to work on it has the last several months. Daddy is now wanting to contribute to the blog to help keep it current. I'll have to interview him for the job :)
Christmas was magical this year - it is amazing to see it through the eyes of a child. Peace, love and happiness to all!



Siena's list included ballerina dresses...

Will's included anything hamster related...


and Santa was kind enough to bring new bikes!








July 30, 2010

Well visits for the kids today...Will was clearly not thrilled as he thought he was going to have to get a shot...but he didn't!
Mommy then headed into the city for a nice lunch with the girls!


July 25, 2010

A fun day at the pool with cousins!



July 24, 2010

This is mommy's childhood friend Laura...we helped her turn 40 today! Siena tried oysters for the first time! Will helped Laura blow out her candles.




July 23, 2010

It is no secret she is Daddy's little silly girl!

July 21, 2010


July 17, 2010











Another fabulous luau party at Uncle Dave & Auntie Rani's!




July 15, 2010

Big brother pushing little sister.

July 10, 2010

Three generations.

Nana completely in her element.

A very proud auntie.

July 8, 2010

Dress rehearsal.


July 8, 2010

Will & Siena took some swim lessons on vacation - Will made lots of progress - look at his freestyle taking shape!

Jully 7, 2010


Final day of vacation!



July 6, 2010


Sand Harbor with the "G" family!