A Heavy Heart

Today's news about family and a friend is heart breaking. I received news about a sick young family member and the life changing event regarding a high school friend. As I reflect on what I have learned today, I am very thankful and humbled. I am so thankful to have two healthy boys and a loving, supportive husband and family. I can not imagine the pain and struggle that friends and family are feeling tonight. For anyone that reads my blog, please remember to count your blessings and tell everyone who is important to you how you feel about them.

Family Pictures

Today we had pictures made of the boys at Portrait Innovations, and here are a few of the best ones.

More pictures to come soon! Happy Holidays!

Counting the days

Well, today is November 24th! That means Christmas Eve is exactly one month from today! My precious little Alex and Isaac have been asking me every day since about a week ago when we are going to put up the Christmas tree. I have been begging Clarence to get it down from the attic, but, sadly, he is a Scrooge until after Thanksgiving. So, he says he will get it down for us tomorrow so we can put it up on Thursday. Thursday may be Thanksgiving, but it will also be the official start of Christmas at the Miller house! After the tree is up and the house decorated, I only have a few more items to purchase and then everything to wrap! But, I enjoy wrapping gifts! Sadly, I can't leave them under the tree because some little boy (Alex...) thinks every gift is for him, so he opens them. :) So, since I can't put my tree up yet... here's a picture of one that will just have to do for now.

Wishing for a White Christmas...

Happy Holidays!

Just having fun!

Last night my girls Kelli and Heather and I went to see New Moon. Man, did we have fun! We started the night with lemon drops and pizza and then headed to the movie theatre. It was a packed house, but oh so fun listening to all the little tweens and teens ooh and ahh at the sight of Jacob and Edward. After the movie we hit up the bar at Ruby Tuesday for a couple more drinks and some chips and queso and salsa. Kelli and I took full advantage of a night out without our children. A good time was had by all! A big thanks to Heather for driving us. So sorry Kelli broke your seat! :) Here are some bad phone pix.

A good one of Kelli

An ok one of me

A good one of Heather

Kelli and I before we left

This afternoon we took the boys to the park and here are my two favorite pictures.

Happy Birthday Alex!

Well, my baby boy, Alex turned 4 years old this past Tuesday. We had a party for him yesterday with family and friends. Here are a few pictures of our day. We had two very special visitors stop by for a little bit before the party started. Scroll down to find out just who!

Alex opening presents on his birthday



Yey! Handy Manny!

Taking it apart and putting it back together

Isaac doing the same

Abby couldn't make it to the party, but stopped by for a few minutes.



AND, so did Miss Emma and Mrs. Bethany! What a great surprise!

Kelli, Steve and the boys came early too and got to visit with Bethany and Emma too!

Waiting to blow out the candle

exhausted from the day!

A big huge Thank You to everyone who stopped by and helped us celebrate Alex's 4th birthday! Great friends and family are such a blessing!

The Memphis Zoo

This weekend the boys, Clarence and I went to visit Selmer, TN and the Memphis Zoo. We drove to Selmer on Saturday. We visited some of Clarence's family that evening and spent the night in Selmer. Then, on Sunday morning we drove to Memphis so we could see the Zoo. The boys had a great time. Alex was so excited to see the Lions and Tigers. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the weekend. I took a lot, so I will plan to post them on my Shutterfly site sometime over the weekend. That site is http://www.millermemories.shutterfly.com/. But for now, check these out...

A pretty building that I just had to take a picture of

Lucas, Alex and Isaac

Clarence showing Alex where the tiger exhibit is on the map. That's what Alex was looking forward to most. Can you tell by the grin on his face?

Alex looking at the penguins

Alex wanted so badly to pet a lion, and Clarence told him that he didn't think he would be able to. Well, little did we know, they had this! It is from a lion that lived at the Memphis Zoo for a long time and died there a few years ago. Alex was hesitant at first, but finally touched it.

Alex ROARING like a lion

One of Alex's favorites

Halloween Fun

Well, Halloween is long gone now, but I am just now getting around to posting some pictures we took. Saturday we started our Halloween fun with a trip to Antioch Church of Christ for Trunk or Treating. The boys had a great time with their cousins, Jaylen, Camden, Devin and Donevyn. After Trunk or Treat, we went to Pops and Nana's house for some pizza and playing. After we finished there, we went to West Nashville to trick or treat in my parents' neighborhood and Clarence's Aunt and Uncle's neighborhood. The boys had a great time. Until... Alex got scared by a couple of older kids dressed up to scare the people who came to their house to trick or treat. After that, Alex was done. Isaac thought they were funny and just kept right on to the rest of the houses on the street. After that trick or treating, we ended our night with cupcakes with Kelli and Steve. The boys had a great time playing with Austin and Aiden and eating cupcakes. Here are pictures from our fun Halloween!

Camden the dalmatian

Isaac (Snake Eyes), Jaylen, Donevyn, Alex




Devin as Buzz Lightyear

Donevyn

One of the games at Trunk or Treat. The object was to throw a toy football through the toilet seat.

Me and Clarence

Alex, Donevyn and Isaac

Trick or Treating

one of the scary houses

Austin as the Grim Reaper

Super spooky!

Austin, Isaac, Alex and Aiden having cupcakes

Clarence decided to try on my headband. It looks great! :)