Life with the Miller Family...

It's Been a While!

2010-10-18T22:18:00.005-05:00

Wow, my last post was 1 year ago! A lot has changed since then so I'll try to hit the highlights! (I did think about leaving the "Merry Christmas" picture up for another couple months and it would be ready for this year, but decided to go "fall!")

Daniel is 3 1/2 and is soaking in life! He loves to learn, carry on lengthy interesting (or at least he thinks they are!) conversations, watch Word World, and pretend to be a cowboy or farmer. He will sit and read books in my lap and try to pick out words he recognizes. He also spends a good portion of his day reciting and acting out books or one of his shows he watches. He is a GREAT big brother and loves to help take care of Isaac. He is a blessing to us!!

Isaac is 15 months and starting walking at about 12 months and running at 12.5 months! He loves to move... walk, climb, run, climb, wrestle, climb.... you get the idea! He is so happy and affectionate and just plain cute! His favorite thing is to wrestle with dad and brother on the floor and to eat. Isaac is picky, but he LOVES to eat. He also enjoys doing anything that he sees his brother doing. Here are a few pics to catch you up on 2010!

...OK, can't get pics to upload on blogger right now. I'll try again one day!

Fall Fun

2009-11-05T15:37:00.001-06:00

Here are some pics from this past week....

Saturday night we loaded up the Expedition and took Daniel and Coralyn for their very first trick or treating along with baby Amelia and baby Isaac. After 2 houses (Mimi's & Ms. Theresa's) we decided to call it a day. (Yes, all of that work for 2 houses!)

On Saturday morning, we went to the Kaska Family Farm with some close friends from Fairfield, Uncle John & Aunt Sarah, and Coralyn (Daniel's buddy that we were watching for the day). We had lots of fun....but would probably not take three 2-year olds and two infants on a 6 acre corn maze again. Guess you learn! It really is a great place made especially for the little kids.

Wednesday was our church carnival. Daniel was his favorite super hero - LarryBoy. Isaac was a roaring dino! Aunt Sherri came and brought Kameryn and Kaylyn to have some fun, too!

Larryboy!

Daniel trying out his "Super-Suction Ears!"

Daniel with his counsins, Kameryn & Kaylyn.

Aunt Sherri with Isaac.

Farming with Paw-Paw

2009-08-06T11:30:00.007-05:00

This past Sunday night Daniel finally got to go out to the field with Nanny and Paw-Paw. He loves driving the tractors and has been watching the corn fields grow since Spring waiting for Harvest time. Here are some pics!

God In My Skin

2009-07-20T17:24:00.003-05:00

A few weeks ago Daniel overheard Paul and I talking about God. This is where the conversation went....Daniel said, "He lives in my skin." "Who lives in your skin?" we aksed. "God lives in my skin." "How come?" Daniel replied..."Because he made me!"

Well, today Daniel got a couple of his animals and put them on the couch to sing to. (He is already quite the musician!) We asked him what he was singing to them and he replied, "About God living in my skin!"

(Yes, that is his mic he is singing into....and yes, he taps his leg, just like Daddy.)

Hospital Pics

2009-06-29T16:13:00.004-05:00

Isaac is here! He was born Wednesday, June 24th and weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 in long. We are all doing great....just a little sleepy! Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers during this journey! Also, thanks for the calls and visits to the hospital (Sorry I wasn't able to have many visitors, the pain meds were giving me lots of headaches, spinning, and nausea, but we REALLY appreciate your calls and thoughts!)

We are all home and enjoying such a precious little blessing. Here are some pics from the hospital...

Remodeling Progress

2009-06-17T10:37:00.005-05:00

For those of you following our remodeling project, here are some of the latest pics of the bathroom in the master bedroom. (Before: navy and white striped wallpaper with pink flowers and a walk in shower only.)

First Swim of the Summer

2009-06-17T10:32:00.004-05:00

Daddy's Boy

2009-05-19T14:30:00.004-05:00

Daniel and Paul have really become best buddies during my pregnancy. Most evenings, Paul is the one caring for him and playing with him. I think he deserves the "Greatest Dad" award these days. Last night, Paul was going to mow. Daniel decided it would be more fun to chase each other....Daniel on his gator and Paul on the mower. Once that excitement died down, then Daniel "helped" Paul cut tree limbs and haul them to the trailor.

Daniel chasing Daddy.....

Daddy chasing Daniel....

Daniel helping haul limbs. Yes, he loaded them "all by hims-self" onto his gator.

By the end of the night, he had run his battery down, so Paul had to push him back to the porch. It was priceless!

Easter Pics

2009-05-19T14:21:00.002-05:00

Easter was quite a busy day at Brazos Meadows and with family. Daniel enjoyed an egg hunt, and time with family and friends.

A "3 Generation" picture of Daniel, his Daddy, his Grandad, and his Uncle John.

Daniel with his best buddy, Coralyn.

Daniel with his other best buddy, Ainsley.

And last, checking out the Easter eggs.

Where's Isaac?

2009-04-09T09:18:00.002-05:00

So I don't have any pictures for today...however I have some great ones I need to upload soon...but Daniel said the funniest thing the other day and I had to share.

He was looking at my belly and peeking intently into my belly button (If you know Daniel, he can be very serious at times!) He held up his arms in frustration and said, "Where's Isaac?" He just didn't understand why he couldn't see him in there!

Catching Up

2009-03-25T12:46:00.006-05:00

OK, so I have been reminded I haven't posted in a while :-). Not too much going on around our house right now....just hoping to survive this pregnancy and enjoy some of it. Thanks to all the friends and family that have prayed for us so far. God is good and will see us through this. We've got about 14 weeks left till we meet Isaac.

Daniel has been such a trooper through everything. He has missed so much time with me, but has continued to be so sweet and compassionate. He often hugs me and says, "Feel better." His prayers have also been so sweet lately. He even prays for Isaac some nights....or for Mama's belly. OK, here are some recent pics. Enjoy!

Daniel's new gator dad found at Good Will. Yeah for Good Will!

It's a ......

2009-02-07T20:15:00.002-06:00

BOY!!!!!!!!

Yesterday we had our 20 week ultrasound, and we will be having another boy! I will now be outnumbered, but we are excited. Above is a picture of his profile. Below are 4 other pictures from the ultrasound - yes, one is the proof we are having a boy! His name will be Isaac Dean. Daniel has no idea what is going to hit in about 4 1/2 months, but I'm sure he will be a great big brother!

A Little Behind These Days....

2009-01-30T08:52:00.006-06:00

The pregnancy has left me a little behind these days....cleaning house, cooking, and yes, blogging too. I am 18 weeks and starting to feel a little better, but the energy level isn't back yet. (However my appetite is making up for it!) Here are some recent happenings....

Merry Christmas!

We had a good Christmas and celebrated it at home this year since I wasn't up to going anywhere. We had a good time at both parent's houses and Daniel enjoyed all of his presents!

Radom picture of Daniel "cooking." He was making applesauce and cinnamon, and then feeding us.

Daniel turned 2 on January 9th. As I said, we're a little behind, so he finally had his party about a week ago. Nanny cooked a great chocolate cake and he enjoyed blowing out the candles all by his self this year!

Daniel's cousins, Kameryn and Kaylyn giving a little supprt to the blowing out of candles!

We will find out next Friday what baby #2 will be. We can't wait to find out and will share with everyone next Friday when we find out. Then hopefully we can come up with a name!

Last note....thanks to all of you who have been praying for Paul and me the last few months. We appreciate your prayers for us and the little one! You are such a blessing to our family.

There's a leg under the cast!

2008-12-18T09:34:00.008-06:00

Needless to say, he is enjoying his freedom from the cast. He's getting better at walking again and does pretty good at running, too. He still drags his foot behind him when he runs, but time will fix that!

The cast has become a new addition to our toy box.

Daniel is showing off his "fixed" leg. He's quite proud of it!

Daniel's "Big Green Sock"

2008-11-25T07:56:00.002-06:00

Here is a pic of his new, bright green sock - not just any "sock" but a new, waterproof casting "sock". Waterproof is a wonderful thing! Daniel got to pick the color and was quite brave for the wrapping. He will get it off in mid-December and should be good to go after that.

After a few days of staying in one place, Daniel decided he wanted to ride on his 4-wheeler. Paul brought it inside and bungied his leg to the side to hold it up. Luckily, the break was not his right leg - the gas pedal!

The Big Fall

2008-11-13T11:59:00.003-06:00

Yesterday Daniel was enjoying his swing when a link in the chain broke loose and lauched Daniel and the swing. He was pretty high up and had a hard fall. We are very thankful that his back and neck were all OK, but he did break both bones in his lower left leg. He is going to be in a hard cast for about 6 weeks. We go to the orthopedic doc tomorrow to find out more. For now, he's not so sure why he has a big, hard sock on that he can't take off. We're also adjusting to no standing, walking, and running...we're not sure how that is going to work. We'll let you know!

Home Grown and Homemade!

2008-10-30T15:11:00.010-05:00

Daniel decided to be Jr. Asparagus for the church's fall festival last night. With some help of bigidea.com, a sewing maching, black felt and some red paint we did pretty good! Don't you see the resemblance?

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This summer Daniel and I worked very hard together to grow a pumpkin in our garden. We only made one, but we were really proud of it when we picked it yesterday....Daniel is still afraid of the stem, though!

Trip to Hot Springs

2008-10-30T14:41:00.012-05:00

As a parent, there are things you never thought you would do. One thing on my list would be taking my child 4-wheeling with Paul. No, it's not that Paul is a bad driver, just that it is a really dangerous sport (or atleast that is my perception as a mom!) Well, in September Daniel took his first trip 4-wheeling. Although he didn't ride too long the first time, it was long enough for me!

After a tough day of wheeling, I decided the next day I would take Daniel to the Garvan Gardens - a gorgeous arboretum in Hot Springs. Not too sure how Paul felt about his boy spending the day looking at flowers instead of wheeling on the rocks!

All Boy!

2008-10-28T11:47:00.008-05:00

Daniel is 21 months old now! Since we started the blogging life a little late, I'm afraid we probably won't go back and catch up, so let's dive in now. Daniel is ALL boy and loves anything that moves...trucks, tractors, diggers, cranes...he loves it all! Daniel got to ride in Paw Paw's tractor and combine a few times this summer and still talks about it. He even made Paul get a "plow" to put behind his tractor this week.

Daniel is also becoming Mr. Independent. He decided in the picture to dress himself. He wasn't quite too successful, but sure had fun trying!

OK, so there is our very first post. I hope you enjoyed it. Leave us a note....we'd love to hear from you!