Bella's New Job & Sam Makes His First Appearance

Bella has a new job around the house. She loves to help wash the cars, and her specific job is to wash the Memphis logo that goes on the back of the Xterra.

We found out that Bella's going to have a little brother. We're going to name him Samuel Gillespie, and call him Sam. Since we got a good picture or two from the ultrasound, here is a good picture of his profile.

Hooray! It's May!

Just a few shots of Bella playing in the backyard, partying and posing for her 18 month pictures.








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Easter Fun

Long Overdue Update

Future Accountant?




In the past few months, there have been a few updates in our world:

-Bella is now walking & walking everywhere!

-Bella is expecting a little brother or sister in late September, and she's very excited.


-All 3 of us had a great time watching Memphis' run to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row. We're hoping that next year brings a Final Four or National Championship. (We caught Bella in the middle of yelling her favorite thing during March Madness "Tigers!")

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Nothing really to celebrate except a day at home and (according to the Punxsutawney groundhog) spring being just around the corner (probably due to global warming) and a happy healthy 15 month old:




Playing in the snow with Daddy





Sporting a new "do."



Eating a yogurt snack




Saying her favorite thing, "Uh-oh!" (Bella is big on enunciation.)




Getting ready for church.

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!

Happy Christmas. . .



Papa and the Girls (Bella never cooperates and looks at the camera when everyone else is.)


Christmas Morning (a morning like every other to Bella)


Bella's first soccer ball!


We discovered Bella's appreciation for clothes this Christmas. Every clothing item was greeted with a big hug. She loved the clothes as much as the toys.


More hugs for clothes.

Another big hit this Christmas: SOCK MONKEY!


We are not sure what she is looking at, but what an adorable face!



A flash from the past: Bella is thrilled to be sporting the vintage look this winter.




The ever so popular and required "tree shots."

And a Merry New Year!


In only 7 days, Bella has mastered phonics and is starting her first novel thanks to her letter set.


Bringing in the New Year with Nonna.


Bella is practicing using utensils during meals. She is developing into a little neat-freak. We don't know where she gets that from, but her mom sure is happy about it!