THE TOY ROOM

For awhile now I have been wanting to make a playroom for the grandkids. Tara has been wanting to help me. So we decided since Cambri and Daxon were coming to visit it would be the perfect time. Here are some pictures of the final product.

We took the closet doors off and Kay and Tara put shelfs up. Brandon painted the shelfs. I made the curtains and Tara and Kay made the Valance.
This is my pride and joy. I took an old brown dresser, sanded it down and then painted it. I keep diapers and wipes in the top two drawers, dress up clothes for boys in the 3rd drawer and dress up clothes in the fourth and fifth drawer for the girls.
Tara and I couldn't find any bedding we were thrilled with so we made our own. The print is a circus theme. We made all the curtains and two bedspreads.
We got two old pictur frames from DI and sanded and painted them. Kay put a piece of metal on the frame and then Tara sprayed it with chalkboard paint. This way the kids can put magnetic letters on the board and also color with chalk. To the left you will notice three shelves. The top one holds markers, the second holds chalk, and the third one holds crayons. They are connected by one board that you can't see because it is painted the same color as the walls. This was Tara's brainchild.
This was Tara's idea but Kay created the finished product. The kids can pull the paper down through the frame, create their masterpiece and then tear it off at the bottom to keep. We had a great time creating this room and the grandkids loved it. What else is there.

MY VALENTINES SURPRISE

So I haven't blogged in a really long time. I am going to try and catch up but I am going to not do it in order. On Valentines Day Kay surprised me with a new wedding ring. I have not had a diamond for about 25 years because mine was lost. I really hadn't given it much thought or ever talked about really wanting a new one. That is why this was such a huge surprise. I think it is just beautiful and the best part is Kay picked it out himself. Don't look at the ugly fingers just focus on the ring.

HALLOWEEN 2008

Here are some cute pictures from Halloween this year. Everyone was pretty creative and I am so glad I don't have to come with seven halloween costumes anymore.

Preston and Lorelai. Guess which one is which.

This wasn't really Addison's costume, I just thought it was cute.

Ever seen a toehead Minny Mouse?

Grandma and Brooklyn in a the Halloween parade.

Cambri and company obviously having lots of fun. Love the red hair.

I do believe this is the cutest puppy I have ever seen. I think the pumpkin is as big as Daxon is.

Doesn't Cambri make a beautiful Ariel?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORELAI

Okay so I know it has been forever and ever since I have posted anything, but I don't think anyone reads this anyway. I have been very busy with my new job so I haven't kept up with my blogging. I will try and do better.


Emily, Preston and Lorelai came down for Lorelai's first birthday. It was a lot of fun having them here. I think she got pretty spoiled between the two Grandmas. Here some highlights.

Emily made her the cutest costume for Halloween since she is a halloween baby. I will put a full picture of the costume on my halloween blog.

She sure was interested in Grandpas soda pop.

Emily and Tara made this castle birthday cake. Pretty amazing isn't it?!

Our princess for the day.

The castle was so big it was hard to find the candle. Daddy was there to help since he is so full of hot air.

"I know mommy must have made a mistake, I never get this much cake."


"Well maybe not"

Lorelai was very happy to share with Cousin Brooklyn.

Lots of presents!!

And Cousin Brooklyn was very happy to share with Lorelai!

What have you done?
This is an easy one - I tag everyone!
(Just copy and paste this to your blog and bold or change the colors (I put mine in Yellow)the ones that you HAVE done.)
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland ... and Disneyworld!
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London (I tried but it was raining and they didn't come)
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

GRANDMA OLSEN

Grandma came to visit and we took her to the swap meet. She decided she was tired of her own hairdo and wanted to do something different. These are the two final choices. You pick which one she should wear.

#1

Or #2

PEDICURES

As you have probably noticed we love to get pedicures. Anytime one of the girls comes into town we try and go get one. Emily was in town so Emily, Kris, Tara, Lorelai, Janet, and Lindsay went this time. We had a great time but as usual we missed our Ohio girls and Jackie.

Grandma Dixon sharing her water with Lorelai

Grandma Miller was sharing her water but Lorelai figured out it was real fun to kick water on the nail tech so she had to be banned from the water.

Pure relaxation on Mommy's lap.

Aunt Tara made sure Lorelai was included in getting her toenails done.

Since it was Halloween most of us decided to be festive and get orange polish with a black spider and spider web.

It was a lot of fun and will continue to be a definite tradition with the Miller girls.

SAN FRANCISCO

Josh went with some friends to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago. Here are some of the highlights of the trip. Morgans wife Melissa was running in a marathon.

This is at Pier 39. Seems to be the hotspot for seals.

A Cell at Alcatraz.

Light house at Alcatraz. Josh is standing in the courtyard where the guards children used to play.

View of San Francisco from Alcatraz. He is also standing next to a Century Plant.

This man is apparently confused on the dress and the direction on which to run.

This is the top of Lombard Street. It has to zig zag back and forth because it is so steep.

Josh, Morgan, and Melissa

Josh and Morgan took a tour on Segways. They have a GPS system on them that directs them around the city.

UNCLE JOSH

I found these pictures on Josh's camera and thought they were really cute. Brooklyn loves her Uncle Josh. She loves to say his name also. It is one of the few things she says really clear.

WELCOME ADDISON GRACE MILLER

Well today we had a special surprise. Addison Grace Miller decided to make her debut six weeks early. She weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces and was 18 inches. The doctors fully expected to whisk her off to the NICU as soon as she was born but she was perfect and doing wonderful. She is very tiny but her lungs are great and all the parts are there. We are so grateful for this new little addition to our family. Jackie was doing great and looked great as you can see. Welcome little Addison!!!!!