IT IS TIME!

JUST REALLY TIRED OF LOOKING AT THE OLD POST.  ENJOY SOME PICS OF MY MOST FAVORITE PEOPLE ON EARTH!  I am not even sure if anyone looks at this blog anymore, comment if you do, just out of curiosity.  It might make me start up again!

the old the new

The other day ALexis RAN in the house saying "Quick, mom you have to come see this, there is a HUGE snake, you won't believe it!" So i went out to the deck and she points and says "look at this snake, you have to get it off!" Click on the photo below to capture in great detail this huge snake. Love her!





Okay so now on to catching up...

SO hard to know where to start... Let's start at Owlettes. I hope i can find pics on here. Well a week after we moved here Alexis started Owlettes. It is put on by my sister's mother in law. We all go to her home which has a huge forested property and the kids just learn and live outdoors everyday for two weeks 10-1. They are all seperated by age into different groups. The screech owls are the babies Mitchie and Matty's age(which do nothing except be held looking cute) and then the elf owls are 3-4 year olds. Then there are stormy, eagle and ghost owls ( i think i got that right). The oldest group are about 7-8. Each day starts out with counsel where songs are sung, games are played, schedules are told. Then each group departs into their first activity. First activity for the Elfs was archery. They learned how to correctly shoot a bow and arrow and then they shoot the targets. They love it. After that they went to Horseback riding. They would either ride Midnight or ? . That was ALexis favorite activity. They help brush the horse and they learn how to be safe around them. They ride with a saddle or bareback. It is great. After that they went to trampoline/rockclimbing. The adult instructors would have certain things that they would have to do to earn badges for their camp vests. Many owlettes have vests FULL of badges over the years. The rockclimbing wall is very high and these little kids go all the way up. Very brave for them. Alexis did pretty well. She would get over my head a couple feet and then she wanted down. She didn't do it everyday becuase she would get easily distracted and play on the swingset with her cousins. Nicholas, her cousin who just turned 12 would belay her. After rockclimbing was lunch. We would go to the councel area and eat lunch that we would bring each day. After lunch was drama where they would learn songs and skits and perform at the end of the day at counsel.. She liked her drama teacher. In fact her drama teacher taught Julia Louise Dreyffus (?) in high school. AFter drama they would have arts and crafts and always do a really great craft from paper mache owl's to beading necklaces or painting treasure boxes. They would end with councel where the camper of the day was recognized and badges were passed out to each camper who met certain goals for the day. It was a great two weeks. The last day they put on a play that they had been rehearsing a little each day at drama.

It was such a great time. She loved it and she played with each of her cousins all day, everyday. I was so lucky to come right before Owlettes started. Mary, Jen's ma in law will also be providing horseback riding in the next couple of weeks every Friday for Alexis and all her grandchildren. Very exciting. My sisters took pity on me and allowed me to come late every single day so i didn't have to miss the babies ever so important morning nap!

After owlettes the whole Miller family went to Outer Banks in North Carolina. I didn't unpack my camera even once. LOSER! i had Jayne take pics for me. I regret it, but enough were taken from other cameras. It was so fun and so nice to all be together. 22 of us in one home. The house is only about 5 homes up from the beach so it is very conveniant. The home has a pool, so that was very nice. I spent most of my time at the house pool. This trip with 2 nine month olds wasn't exactly the most relaxing, but i was still glad to be there. I had to miss last years, becuase i was very high risk.

That post wasn't grammatically correct and it was very vague, but i did it and I am happy.



NEW POST

My baby boyfriends are the loves of my life. I swear i can't believe how they make me feel. I am in love with those two. They don't stop smiling. I walk in their rooms and Mitchy is either lounging his head on his tall stiff bumper with his legs bent, just chillin or he is pulling the bumper down desperately peeking over it to get a look at Matthew who is either perfectly silent or crying. Mitchie just doesn't want to miss anything. The second you see him he kicks every limb wildly and can hardly contain his excitement. When you sneak up on Matthew he is either rocking in the crawling position staring at his colorful bumper or he is squealing and shaking wildly with excitement. It is so hard to choose which one to pick up first. THey both are DYING to be held and I really try and keep it fair and switch each nap. The second i pick one up their focus becomes on their brother and they smile like crazy. I usually lay them right in the same crib for a few minutes so they can "catch up". OFten i can tell that they aren't ready to really sleep when it is nap time so i will let them lay in the same crib. A couple times they have fallen asleep that way. That is the cutest thing ever. A few nights ago i walked in a it was pitch black and Matthew was asleep along the side of the crib and mitchie was sound asleep perpinicular laying on matthew tummy. It was the sweetest thing ever. I got a picture,but it couldn't capture the sweetness of it. They love each other and really play all the time. Lately Matthew puts one arm on Mitchie's back and tries to bite his diaper. Mitchie kicks matty all the time in the face, head whereever he feels. ALL THE TIME. He has no zone that is off limits. He just kicks. Matthew cries for a minute and forgives him. They take toys from each other a lot. Mitchell more from matthew though. Matthew will cry at that too. Mitchie army crawls a lot better than matthew so i think matthew gets more frustrated because he knows that he won't win the battle against his brother when it comes to keeping the toy he wants. They both rock in the crawl position back and forth perfectly, but they can't seem to move from that position. I feed them whatever i find. I give them oats and bananas, today they had cheese, i mash a lot of the things we eat. Mitchell is a great eater. Matthew is good, but isn't as interested. He is probably 2 lbs heavier than mitchell, but has always eaten significantly less than his brother. Matthew has two bottom teeth and no signs of any more yet. Mitchie started way behind matty but now has 4 that are really coming in. I think his top two teeth are going to have a big gap! Alexis continues to be an awesome helper. I send her in in the morning to play with them in their cribs while i read my scriptures or make my bed. I always ask her to go babysit them while i am trying to finish something up. She NEVEr declines and loves them to pieces. She always mimics the things i say and in the same tone as me. "Hi mithci and matty, your just so cute, i could just eat you alive, yes i can, yes i can."

Miller Reunion in Parowan June 09

Well it was time for the Miller reunion in Parowan. I always look forward to this because I rarely see these folks on dad's side. It is very low key and lots of chatting and catching up. I love all these people!! i hope to make it home for the next one for sure! Hopefully EVERYONE can be there next time.

Just before the "get together" these two love birds got ENGAGED!! Congrats to these two!! I love Jenny already. What's not to love look at her. What is it hate is that her ring isn't yours!! Score Jenny!

Angie and Carey

Amanda, Amy, Emily and Karen. I so remember when Emily was a baby and would always would walk around saying "Shew" while throwing her head side to side! So cute. Jayne and I always planned to send her a birthday present every year, but I don't think we ever sent one! Sorry EM!

So cute, this is my desktop picture at the moment. You know how i feel about this group!

Alexis hangin' on the porch

I couldn't resist this one with such a smiley boy! I mean Mitchie!

Not sure what we are looking at, I am probably sweating her for her ring.

The Yellow House in Parowan!

Karen was so sweet to bring the blankie to matthew. Mitchie got one too. I emailed her the night before the reunion begging her for more blankies. She gave Alexis a darling one, and Matthew had taken a real liking to it, but it had pink on it, so i thought I would ask. She was so nice and brought me one for both. These are used ALL THE TIME!!!! matthew sucks on his, which i am not sure why he like sucking on the hairy yarn!! oh well, keeps him quiet!

Dad and the ladies! Ma, Karen, Aunt Sherie and Aunt Nancy

Cute Liam, how can you not LOVE that smile! It sounds like ALL the girls at school can't!

Cute Calvin!!

Boys playing football in the yard

Cute Thomas!!

Love these two!! Ty, is one AMAZING dentist!! He does even judge me for my poor dental hygeine!

Mitchie looking at matthew

happy little drooler!

Cutie pies!!


It was a great day, and I am so happy that we didn't have to miss it!! I will really miss Parowan. It makes me very sad!!

recent rundown

SO much to update on that I am just going to write short sentences on recent updates, news and events. Enjoy.

*Movers came and loaded, drove away and landed in Maryland on July 2nd.
*Loaded over 17,ooo lbs of STUFF
*Cried a lot those last few weeks of living in Vegas.
*Cried even harder when dad left us in Maryland and I witnessed my almost 4 year old REALLY sob in my arms for about a half hour. that is the first time i really understood she has real, raw emotions like I feel. I didn't know she could really understand something like that. It BROKE my heart.
* Said goodbye to amazing family and friends and ward
* Worked my bootie off and haven't stopped yet.
Stayed at mom and dad's for a week. Very great week. Horribly sad to leave mom and dad. In fact it is torture.
*Packed over 120 boxes and still have about 40 to unpack.
*Loved having MIL Dori in Vegas helping us pack and then she drove out here with jason and dog and then was here for a few days to REALLY help with the kids and unpacking.
VERY SAD to say goodbye to her. We don't say goodbye anymore.
*Moved into our new townhome. Trusted Bro John to pick it all by himself. He did a great job, I like it a lot and the scenery around is BEAUTIFUL!
*All white cabinets is a HUGE PLUS for me. Nice deck that over looks tons of trees and the front of the house over looks tons also and we watch Squirrels all day run up our tree eating plums from the tree.
*We see little Bambi's and big Bambi's all the time as we drive around our neighborhood.
*Went to the pool 3-5 days last week.
*Love having all sibs here all the time 24-7. Always a treat to have someone just drop by.
*Not sure Why I am listening to MOTAB, always makes me want to cry.
*Went to Harpers Ferry in W. Virginia. Old Civil war town.
*Walked along the C&O canal. BEAUTIFUL!
*Start Owlette camp with Alexis in the morning. She will be riding horses, rockclimbing, arts and crafts, archery, drama and socializing. I will be tending the two munchkins and socializing and getting bit by flying things!

I will post pics soon!

Too sad to reread... and oh yeah, maybe I am not private anymore!!

Well a lot has happened in a months time. Jason got a job with XO Communications in Baltimore and we are moving to MD in a week. In fact the movers are coming on Thursday to move us out. WAAHHH!! I am really sad and heartbroken to leave. Excited to live on Darnestown Rd, but horribly sad to leave mom, dad and amazing friends, clients and life in Vegas of 28 years. Whenever i think about dad and ALexis i honestly lose it. Talk about knife to the heart. They really are best friends and dad worships that little girl and has grown so close to her. Dad does so much for us it is unreal. Lately, he will go to Sam's Club as often as I need or the Beauty Supply every Wednesday. He babysits ANYTIME i need him and babysat her every Monday and Wednesday from 2-5 ever since she was a baby until i quit working. He has fed me numerous meals and has served us so selflessly. I honestly don't know what I will do without him. Dad not only is Alexis your best friend, you are my best friend and you have no idea how much i love you and admire you and will miss you coming over everyday. I am sooooooo sad to leave mom, even though her work schedule doesn't allow us to hang out during the week, day to day conversations and the babysitting on Friday nights, the late night haircuts and EVERY sunday dinner almost make it unbearable to think about leaving. Mom is always willing to help me and I have loved having her in my kids lives. I hate this. I hate this topic of leaving and i almost wish someone would just throw me really hard right now and i would land in Maryland so i wouldn't have to deal with goodbyes. Saying goodbye to my Gyno who has delivered my three babies was SOOO hard to do today. My amazing friends are taking me to dinner on Thursday and I don't want to bawl my eyes out, but i probably will. It will be hard for me to walk into the stores in Maryland and not know one single person. Honestly almost anywhere I go, I see someone that I know. that will be wierd. VERY WIERD! I am very happy to live right by Jenn, Jill, Johnny and Jayne and realize that that is SUCH a blessing. How many people all end up by ALL their siblings across the USA?? (and what kids live by all 11 of their cousins?) Mitch just got engaged and the lovely girl is also from the same neck of the woods so they will most likely end up out there too. I will miss my cousins and my Aunt Mary and our late midnight chats as well as the rest of my mom's extended family. I will miss being near Jason's amazing family in Utah. Even though they were kinda far, we still saw them quite a bit and they were ALWAYS willing to come visit and HELP wherever they were needed!  That is very sad to us and Jason is very bummed about that. At least they are amazing travelers and hopefully they will always feel welcome. I love our ward. We may be the longest lasting couple in our ward right now. We have been in this ward for 9 years now, but it has split twice so we aren't with the initial group. But we have made excellent friends over the years. I have done hair for 10 years and have made lifelong friends who have followed me since talk talk, my first salon. In ten years I have worked at (in order) talk talk, Madison Taylor, Robeign, Radichi, Suite One, Vintage, Belle Cheveux and lastly home. I can honestly say I loved working at every last one of those places because the clients and coworkers made my job a blast. I love doing hair because of the relationships that were created. OH HOW I WILL MISS THESE PEOPLE!! I had to say goodbye to most of my clients when Alexis was born and i lost more when I got put on bedrest, but I really do love the friends I have made doing this and will always have the best memories. Lastly, I think Heavenly Father created Facebook and Blogs just for me, BECAUSE I don't think I will feel so far away because I will always feel connected to this life. CHecking in on all the people I care about regularly makes this change seem a little more possible. I hope it doesn't end. Hopefully Y2K won't happen in 2010 and make computers obslolete! I would be so distraught. I won't name off all the friends that I will miss, but you know who you are who mean the most to me. I have such amazing friends, some lifelong and some that I have know for only a few years, that seem like I have known them forever. They are such great friends and examples to me and I will always admire them. Anyway these are just a few of my feelings. I don't want to get to into this entry or I will just start crying and I have to much packing, but for all of you who I am leaving, I LOVE YOU and I will miss you so much and for all of you I am coming to live near I am so blessed to be in your lives everyday, until then WHERE IS THE KLEENEX????

We are MOVING!!!!!!

I have a lot on my mind lately. jason got a job back east and therefore we are outta here. Don't get me thinking about it too much or I will cry! I am so happy to literally live on the same street as Jen, Jill, John and Jayne, but I have to say goodbye to mom, dad and amazing friends and 28 years in Vegas. this will be a great new adventure, but I really can't believe this is real. Wish me luck getting it all done. thank goodness Jason has packed MOSt of my china or i would already be in the looney bin!

Lots of packing

Lots of goodbyes

A long flight, thank you dad for braving it with me.

Finally narrowed down a place to live

Finally living near all of the folks you see in the pic. (minus ma and pa, plus there are 4 more to add to this pic, and mitch won't be there yet!)