First Santa

Anikka’s first visit with Santa Claus; Dec 2021. 

Santa wasn’t actually being scary immediately. Anikka just started crying like crazy when he welcomed her. He did the scary pose real quickly and on the fly for the benefit of a photo when her back was turned to him. He just did that for a second and I’m glad Ericka was ready with the camera.

R.I.P. Jon L. Gilliom: Jan. 5, 1948 – Sep. 7, 2021

It’s been quite a week and I’m sad to say my father, Jon Sr, isn’t with us anymore. “Uncle Jon” was a lion-heart who loved adventure and family, and I know he will be missed by many.

(Photo: Columbia, MO; Aug. 2017).

Found: Marilyn

Found while browsing one of my mother's old yearbooks.

Marilyn was apparently hell on wheels at Lancaster (Indiana) High School in the late 1960s.

Me and Baby Anikka

I carry her everywhere with me, like she is my little doll.

 

COVID Parking Control

Parking control in the sun’s glare. County employees working at COVID vaccination sites. Gonna have a weird muzzle shaped reverse sunburn.

Postscript:  My muzzle shaped reverse sunburn:

Standing Tall Together

Donald Kilbuck next to the St. Louis Arch. Fran flew him down in secret to surprise Jon Sr. for his birthday!

 

Leg Day, Starring Me!

I bought Ericka this set of leggings with my face on them and was a little bit surprised she actually wore them out in public, but she is cool like that. 

It got chilly later, so she wore my Misfits hoody too. Looking Good!

Willow Weaving

When you're making rustic furniture, it's a fine line between looking really good and looking really crappy.

                                                           - Rustic willow-weaving instructor 

Ours both looked really good.

Happy New Year, 2021

Happy New Year from Ericka, Anikka, and Jon.