Double Digits!

This post is a little late, but better late than never! Miller turned 10 years old a couple of weeks ago. I can't believe I've been a mom for a whole decade! Miller keeps telling us, "in 10 more years I'll be 20!!!". Oh, Miller, please don't remind us!!! For his birthday, we surprised him with cake for breakfast. All 3 of them thought that was the best thing ever!


He was very patient to wait until Daddy came home for lunch to open his presents.

The rest of the day was kind of low-key. He asked for breakfast for lunch and burgers for supper. We watched a movie as a family that night (he spent most of the day doing what he loves, playing computer and dsi!).

On the Saturday after his birthday, we picked up a friend and Miller thought that Jay was going to take them to do some fun, adventurous, "guy" stuff. He had no idea that we had planned a surprise bowling party! Something funny though, on the way to pick up his friend, he told me that he thought he'd like to go bowling! He made that easy!

Surprise!





This shirt says it all!


Miller,
This has been an adventurous 10 years! We are looking forward to watching you continue to grow into the young man God has created you to be! We love you!

Busy Week

Last week was a very busy week! Miller went to gymnastics camp so that meant getting everyone up and driving into Wilmington every day! I have a new respect for working moms! Miller really enjoyed camp. I think his favorite thing was just playing and building forts with the boys his age. Friday was parents day, which meant we got to go a little early to pick him up and we were able to go into the gym. Miller took us around and showed us what he had learned and I was able to take pictures. The girls were able to play too.













One of the days that Miller was at camp, the girls and I had "spa morning".





One night last week we went to Britt's Donuts. It was our first visit of the summer.









I love the expression on these faces. Can you see the sugar high?


On Saturday, Jay and I, along with his mom, went to a wedding in Ramsuer, NC. My parents and sister kept the kids.

Before the wedding...


We spent Sunday afternoon at my parents house, celebrating Father's Day.

My sister, my Daddy, and me

Wordless Wednesday

Growing Up

"Sons are a heritage from the Lord" Psalm 127:3

Miller, I can't believe you are almost 10 years old! You are almost in the 5th grade. You are (almost) 1 year away from going into the youth group at church (that one's really getting to us!). So many almosts. I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. Yes, we have our moments, but I can see you growing and changing. I am so proud of you!

Date Night

Saturday night was date night. Jay took the girls on a daddy-daughter date, hosted by Chick-fil-a. Daddy and the girls dressed up in their Sunday best.


When they arrived at Chick-fil-a, they were escorted to their table, complete with a red table cloth and a rose for each girl.



A waiter took their order, as if they were at a fine dining restaurant! There were even conversation starter questions on the table. The girls felt very special and had a great time with their Daddy!

Miller and I went on a date too.

Ours was a casual date. We went to eat at Red Robin and then did a little shopping at Sam's. But he was just glad to have me to himself so I don't think he minded the errands!

First Week of Christmas Break

We have been so lazy this week! It's been nice to wake up without alarm clocks and stay in our pj's as long as we want to! We have been catching up on play dates, playing games, nibbling on Christmas goodies and trying to stay warm! Here are a few pictures from our week so far.

Sunday's Christmas attire (Miller refuses to be serious in a picture lately so here he is jammin' on his air guitar)


Cuteness


I have no idea what was going on in this picture!


Bailey had a pretty red skirt to wear but she really wanted to wear something else (non-Christmasy) so I didn't argue with her. We have to pick our battles, right?

We finally had closing ceremonies for soccer on Sunday. Here is Bailey with her soccer trophy.


Jay, Miller, and I got up at 1:30am on Dec. 21st to see the lunar eclipse! It was pretty cool to see but I was regretting it that day! I don't like to miss out on my sleep!


Bailey has her first loose tooth! She's so excited to finally have a loose tooth.

We're Still Here

It's been a while since my last post. We have been busy with school and a few new things. One of those new things is Awana! Our church started Awana this month for the first time and it's going great. The kids love it and there is even a class for Madelyn. Each night is themed and the past 2 weeks were Crazy Hair Night and Crazy Hat Night. It's fun to see the kids coming in their themed attire and having fun with it.

Crazy Hair




Crazy Hats




Another new thing is Children's Choir at church. This summer some ladies started a children's choir for kids 1st through 5th grade. They worked so hard and the final production was this past Sunday night. They did great! I'm so proud of everyone involved!

The set of Under God's Sea in 3-D




crazy faces!


This week has been busy with fun activities. On Tuesday night, Chick-fil-A had Star Wars night. We got to meet some of the characters of Star Wars and Miller even had a light saber duel with a Jedi!








Darth using the force to put Miller in a choke hold






Yesterday, our homeschool group went on a field trip to a fire station. This was our first time touring a fire station. The kids really enjoyed learning about fire safety and getting to sit inside a real fire truck!








Our group


Trying on the heavy gear!




Today marks 8 weeks that Bailey has had her ears pierced. She was so excited about changing her earrings. She chose a pretty pink pair that she got for her birthday.


Of course, Madelyn had to pose too. This is her trying to show off her ears!


I think that should catch you up on what's been going on with us this month! I've started a (sort of) new schedule with Miller for school and it seems to be working...most days. I will post about that later. And Bailey is doing something exciting tomorrow. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and share them with you!