Lily's Pad

I Love September!

2011-09-11T17:05:00.000-07:00

The weather is cooling down and I am loving every minute of it. This weekend, Mommy and I spent some time with Buddy and Mee, and Uncle Gus and Courtney. Last weekend we went to Dale Hollow Lake and saw tons of relatives and ate lots of delicious food. Life's a blast!

Two Years Old Today

2011-03-04T03:46:00.000-08:00

Today is my second birthday! Yes, I am two but I am not terrible. Life is good!

February and soon to be March -- my SECOND BIRTHDAY!

2011-02-13T10:10:00.000-08:00

Greetings from Lilyville! Life is good -- I gave up the pacifier two weeks ago (not MY idea) and I am "talking up a storm," as they say. I have enjoyed the snow and am eagerly anticipating Valentine's Day TOMORROW. I am going to be extra sweet, so that I will get lots of sweet stuff!

Love and Happy Valentine's Day,

~ Lily

Christmas 2010!

2010-12-29T13:01:00.000-08:00

Greetings from Toddlerville! It is great to be among the walking, talking, and RUNNING! It seems every month or two offers a new hurdle or holiday, and Christmas 2010 was no exception! I had a blast and got MORE THAN I COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR, but my favorite gift of all was my little baby doll with the built-in pacifier. She's an angel, just like me. Thank you, Santa Claus, and a Happy New Year to all!

Autumn Leaves

2010-10-10T12:42:00.000-07:00

I've noticed the air is getting cooler outside and my wardrobe is once again changing ... seems like a good thing to me, since it got a little too hot there back in August. Other than that, I have no complaints -- life is good:) Love, Lily

I Love the Beach!

2010-07-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

Spring and Summer Update

2010-07-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

I love summer except for getting grass on my feet.

Spring has Sprung!

2010-05-08T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hello, friends and family! Life is so good -- I am now 14 months old, and it is Springtime once again in Tennessee! What a lucky baby am I! See pictures below, and love to all of you.

~ Lily

My Office is Moving to Music Row in Nashville!

2010-04-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

Hello Dear Friends and Family!

Life happens so quickly in the early years but I am on top of things! My wonderful and high-achieving mother, Leah Gillen, took these pictures of me today in downtown Nashville while we were touring condos and our new office on Music Row! Now don't get me wrong -- Mom is an accountant -- but meanwhile, I am going to be hanging out with Taylor Swift and Mel Tillis!

Stay tuned! Love to you all!

~ Lily Gillen

It's My Birthday!

2010-03-04T16:49:00.000-08:00

I am one year old today! It's been a fun-filled year, and I am looking forward to my second year. Stay tuned for party pictures.

Love,

Lily

Snow Pictures!

2010-01-31T10:23:00.000-08:00

I keep hearing them say this is the biggest snow in 25 years -- what does that mean? I just know I am having fun, as usual! Love to all! ~ Lily

Happy New Year from Lily!

2010-01-10T07:17:00.000-08:00

What a fun time of the year, this thing called Christmas! I got so many new toys and clothes that I am ready for it to happen all over again! Can you believe I got THREE pianos? And to top it off, there is WHITE STUFF all over the ground outide my window! Life is fun!

More Pictures!

2009-12-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas, Everyone! Whatever that means:)

Love,

~ Lily

My First December

2009-12-13T03:17:00.000-08:00

What is going on? I've noticed that all the grown-ups are scurrying around buying lots of presents, and my mother has been dressing me in piles of RED. And there is a tree in the middle of our living room!

Autumn in Tennessee!

2009-11-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

Hello, World!

A lot has happened since my birth on March 4, 2009, and so far I think autumn is the best season of all! However, I hear that Christmas is just around the corner, and for babies, that can be a good thing:) Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, here are my latest pictures.

Love,

~ Lily

Football and Piano

2009-10-26T03:48:00.000-07:00

Hello, World!

It was a busy weekend, and I really tried to help Tennessee win that ballgame. See picture. This is my first fall, and I have my Halloween wardrobe is complete -- stay tuned for pictures. Meanwhile, here is a picture of me with "What's-her-name" (soon to be determined, now that I am in the early stages of talking), playing "You Are My Sunshine" on the old piano.

Have a happy day:)

~ Lily

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Happy Labor Day to All!

2009-09-07T18:30:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is my first Labor Day and it was a BLAST! "What's-her-name" came up here for the weekend, and we went shopping for mums and Halloween costumes! Stay tuned for updates and pictures -- my costume is ADORABLE.
Hope you have all enjoyed your long weekend. For a first Labor Day, I have to say it was a lot of fun and quite relaxing at that.

Love, ~ Lily

Hello!

2009-08-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

Just saying hello!

Little Red Riding Hood Comes to Life!

2009-07-21T04:08:00.000-07:00

Here I am, watching What's-Her-Name act out "Little Red Riding Hood," one of my favorites.

I love my baby tunnel!

2009-07-03T17:41:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Lily, and Happy July 4th to all of you! Here I am in my baby tunnel -- I just LOVE it! I hear that I look just like my Great-Aunt Janey in this picture! Stay tuned for updates!

News Flash: I Have Rolled Over!

2009-06-14T15:55:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true ... today I rolled over for the first time, and my mother just HAPPENED to capture the before and after shots! What fun!

The Latest Lily Bloom!

2009-06-07T15:56:00.000-07:00

My mother Leah and I have arrived safely back at our home in Nashville, only to discover yet ANOTHER lily blossom! Will it ever end? I think not!

Identity Crisis! Name Change!

2009-06-07T15:35:00.001-07:00

Well, it seems that "Granny" is not going to fit after all. I spent the weekend with "What's-her-name," and while we tried "Granny," it just did not seem to work. Go figure. We have decided to wait until I begin to talk, which will not be too far away, and we will see what transpires.

Meanwhile, I am having a GRAND time with "What's-her-name" and her husband "Bruce." What's in a name, anyhow? After all, a rose is still a rose, by any other name ... and so is a LILY!

PS: Roses don't even BEGIN to compare to lilies!

PPS: This is a picture of me wearing Bampy's hat -- he was "What's-her-name's" grandfather, and it seems he had a SMALL HEAD! This hat just about fits me already!

A Lily Pad Sign

2009-06-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Is this sign adorable, or what? What's-her-name took this picture while she was in Oxford visiting Aunt Katy last week. She tells me she is going to take ME to Oxford soon, and I can't wait!

I Have Been Sick!

2009-06-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Horrors! For the first time in my life, I have been sick this week and it has not been fun. I am happy to report that I am well now, and even while I was sick I was still happy. Also, I am going to spend the night with What's-her-name, and I am excited about that! Life is good!

Uncle Patrick is Rather Large!

2009-05-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

On my visit to Columbia this weekend, I got to know Uncle Patrick and I noticed that he was a LOT bigger that I was! Just take a look at those hands! But I like Uncle Patrick because he is funny, in an odd sort of way. For example, he commented that taking care of me was like taking care of a drunk person. Lucky for him, I found the comment so funny that I was not offended.

Next step: Uncle Gus.

An aside: Aunt Katy was also home, and she was nurturing and comforting, and I would like to go visit her in Oxford SOON. Aunt Katy tells me she has TONS of books she wants me to read ... so much to do; so little time.

Still Don't Know Her Name

2009-05-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

Well, well, well ... we still don't know her name. We have decided to wait until I begin to talk (which I predict will be very soon), and one of these days we will come up with a name. Meanwhile, I just know that she loves me more than life its own self and that is all that matters in this world to me.

Signed,

Lily Gillen

More on Lilies ...

2009-05-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Hello, Everyone ... just want to comment on my latest observation that life is strange! Consider the lilies, for instance. My mother bought this house last summer with nary a thought about the flowers that were planted deep in the ground. Then I was born on March 4, 2009, and here in May, we notice that LILIES are bursting up all over the place! It seems they were the only flower planted in the numerous flowerbeds around the house ... lilies of all shapes and sizes ... lilies everywhere, but of course I am the BEST lily, or so they say. Whatever the case, I think these flowers are beautiful and interesting. Everything is still so NEW to me, but I do love these lilies ...

Consider the Lilies

2009-05-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. And yet I say unto you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”

Leg Warmers!

2009-05-12T03:58:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love my new leg warmers?

Save the Blue Whale!

2009-04-26T20:10:00.001-07:00

I am just tickled pink about my blue whale suit!

Big Bird is Weird!

2009-04-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

Can you tell me how to get OFF Sesame Street? Big Bird is weird!

Who is Uncle Sam?

2009-04-18T06:17:00.001-07:00

My mother is an accountant and sometimes she takes me to work with her. We have been very busy this week, especially on April 15. Luckily I slept most of the day through that torrential day. I wonder, who is Uncle Sam? I keep hearing about him but I never actually see him! I don't think I want to see him, because people don't seem to like him. Oh, well. When I grow up I am going to be a piano player.

My Motto

2009-04-13T04:17:00.000-07:00

Don't worry ...

be happy!

The Easter Bunny Cometh!

2009-04-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

Shhhhhh ... I think I see the Easter Bunny and he looks ridiculous!

Bathing is a Good Thing!

2009-04-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

I have already learned that bathing is a good thing. When I am clean and freshly powdered, I find that I sleep for longer periods and that my dreams are more pleasant. Also, I simply ADORE the robe that What's-Her-Name bought me! Everyone should be so lucky! Happy Easter to all and to all a good night! Or is that CHRISTMAS? I am young and still somewhat confused.

"What's Her Name"

2009-04-07T11:43:00.001-07:00

Lily Gillen here on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Just wanted to comment on this woman who keeps holding me -- I don't know her name but I like the way she twirls around in circles every time I cry and then swoops me up in the air like a helicopter.

I have heard people mention that she is my grandmother, and that her name is "Ju-Ju," because all her nieces and nephews have always called her that, but that somehow it just didn't seem right for me since I am her GRANDDAUGHTER. I overheard my mother telling her, "Maybe you can just be 'What's-Her-Name."

And then this woman who swoops me up in the air said, "That ain't right." You would think she could at least use proper grammar.

"We'll just wait and see what happens," said 'What's-Her-Name.' I have noticed that 'What's-Her-Name's motto seems to be, "Let's just wait and see." It is interesting that her husband, Bruce, does not embrace this motto for he is a PLANNER. Again, he is a simple man and I like that about him.

Meanwhile, I do like the song "What's-Her-Name" sings to me -- "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," or something like that. Also, I am going to post a picture that a friend of hers airbrushed for her ... after all, "What's-Her-Name" is well, old. Still, it is a good picture and I like it. Stay tuned -- time for an Enfamil buzz.

~ Lily Gillen

Soap Opera Trauma

2009-04-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe they are taking "Guiding Light" off the air! This is a travesty!

Lily Gillen's First Blog!

2009-04-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

Lily Gillen here, one month old today. Of all things, I attended my first Mule Day Parade in Columbia, Tennessee (see picture). I slept through most of the mule stomping, but I did see Phil Fulmer, Grand Marshal. I wonder: How did Phil go from being the Tennessee football coach to grand marshal of the Mule Day Parade in less than six months? Even though I have been in this world for only one month, I have learned that things are strange here. Very strange.