WE'RE BACK....

Hello everyone! First I would like to apologize for such a long hyades, however many thanks for all that have encouraged me to get back to blogging. It goes without saying that in the past four (+) months the Gause family has gone though many exciting changes, and unfortunately I had to neglect Jillian blog. I got so far behind that I even questioned whether or not I would have it in me to continue and catch up. I am hoping that pictures will speak louder than words...ENJOY.

Before May 1, 2009 Jillian and I tried to squeeze in as much time as possible with our friends...In April Jillian and I took a trip to Virginia to visit Glen for Easter and do a little house hunting (which was a huge success ;-) . While we were on our mini vacation, we went to DC (on three separate occasions), we were fortunate enough to be there as the Cherry Blooms were blooming. We were also fortunate enough to be able to go up into the Washington Monument...it was definitely a pretty exciting, adventurous and fun filled trip. Easter in Virginia 2009 The DC Zoo...Easter Sunday 2009
April 30, 2009....the day we moved out of 305 Woodgreen Lane, Winter Springs, Florida Jillian was the last to lock and shut the door. Mother's Day 2009, Glen and Jillian took me to camden yard to see a Baltimore Orioles Vs. New York Yankee baseball game. Jillian has always had a love for horses, so when given the opportunity for her to take private lessons we immediately signed her up.

In My Daughter's Eyes

While driving home from work tonight, I heard the most amazing song entitled "In My Daughter's Eyes". It seriously brought tears to my eyes, the words really spoke to me in a way that I have never felt before, and so I had this incredibly overwhelming need to include this song and these pictures to Jillians blog.

ENJOY....

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

Artist: Martina McBride

These Photographs were taken September 15, 2008 on Jillian's 2nd birthday, by a close friend and a very talented photographer Shannon Littrell.

Happy 1/2 Birthday Jillian Grace!!!

Today Jillian is officially 3 1/2 years young. Most half-birthdays go unremarked, but they may still be celebrated as a special day and that's exactly what we do in our family (well at least for Jillian). So yesterday Jillian and I celebrated her half birthday at Aquatica.

Happy 1/2 Birthday Jillian Grace!!! Mommy and Daddy love you very much 222-222

Last week we meet up some friends for yet another fun day at Sea World. Let me apologize in advance for more SEA WORLD pictures...I just can't help myself ;-), this is our happy place we go there often. However this trip we were joined with not one but four of Jillians friends, so it was not just any regular day at Sea World it was special. Not to mention it was our good buddies Gavin and Mrs. Katy's first time at Sea World.

Jillian, Wyatt and Gavin.
Jillian and Gavin ROCK'EN OUT!!!Jillian is teaching Gavin all about the baby sting rays. Jillian and Gavin planning out their next trip (or should I say date???),

Mead Gardens 2nd Annual Great Duck Derby

Today Jillian along with her friends Gavin, Wyatt, Preston, Sarah and Macy had a wonderful day at Mead Gardens for their annual Great Duck Derby. The kids all purchased a rubber duck and then got to duck-orate them, there were duck races , musical performance by Mr. Richard, there was an animal encounters sponsored by the Central Florida Zoo, they got to go on a hay ride, have their face painted and there was also a bounce house...but best of all the kids had great fun just running around hanging out with each other. Jillian, Preston, Wyatt and Gavin picking out their ducks. heading to the bounce house :-)The duck race....Dancing to Mr. RichardWhat a fun fun day!!!!