ARRUUUGGHHH!!

Blagh! The pics say it all. Yesterday we got a little skiff and it was slushy rain last night, but THIS is what we woke up to this morning! Seriously? I mean COME ON! Over 4 inches? It is not even Halloween yet! Jason had to take Maya in to the vet (for her womanly parts to no longer work) at 7:am and I had to take Meg to the orthodontist at 7:30. B & T had choir at 8. (They had to walk - but said it was awesome- weird.) So, this lovely white stuff did not make for a fun morning for me. Lucky Jason: his car happened to be in the garage. Me: not so lucky. I already hate winter.

Growing Pains

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Man, puppies grow fast! Here is Maya in her first 14 weeks.

BEARS, oh my!

Brandon and Tyler LOVE having their dad as their Bear leader in cub scouts. I love it because I KNOW they will get tons of stuff done, and done right! They earned their Bear rank 6 months sooner than most kids. They worked really hard to get it in time for the Blue and Gold banquet for everyone to see. The theme was a birthday party because it is the 100 anniversary of scouting. They loved getting their awards! I am so proud of all 3 of my boy scouts. They work hard together, learn a lot and have a good experience doing it together. Check out the video of Tyler calling out the coolest flag ceremony ever. (Choreographed by Jason of course!)

15 Years and Counting

Wow that is a LONG time to be married! I have lived with Jason for almost half my life! Now, because I refuse to post ridiculous (sorry to offend some of you) stuff about how much I love my husband and on and on about our 15 blissful years together, you just get a summary. This is a public post and I write the other stuff down, where it is private- in a journal! Not for the world to read (while I am alive anyway). (Again sorry to offend, it's just how I feel.) This blog thing is just to keep track of digital pics and show my sister (the only other person who reads this thing) what is going on. Just had to say that.

Anyway, I was in charge this year so I went totally cheesy. We had the most fabulous dinner at the roof and got this fabulous pic! Best table in the house, huh! We stuffed our selves silly with AMAZING desserts. Then we walked around the JSB and the Empire room where we had our reception. Then we spent the night at the Anniversary Inn. That is where we spent our first night on our honeymoon and we have not been back since. I chose the Enchanted Garden room because I was trying to be a little funny- it has a picture of an elk on the mural. Jason loved it.

Good Bye Grandma Miller. We love you!

When I think of Grandma Miller, I think of a funny, musically talented lady who made afghans. Sounds funny, but that is all good! She called us all affectionately her "little monsters" and was always so wonderful to me and the kids. I tried to remind her we were thinking of her by sending cards for major holidays and pictures of the kids. In the past 15 years or so, we have received a few very sweet letters from Granmda in response to the cards. She also wrote a few letters to Jason just to let him know how much she cared. They were typed on a typewriter and signed by her. Jason and I visited her in Las Vegas in 2008 and that was the last time we saw her alive. Jason did have a very sweet experience right before she died. He was able to get a few words to her over the phone and she said : "I love you Jason!"

Grandma Miller - Stella Miller (Jason's- Father's- Mother) Died February 12, 2010. The funeral was February 20th in Highland, Utah. Jason gave the Family Blessing when they closed the casket. I have heard Jason give many blessing and offer countless prayers, but it was honestly one of the most beautiful blessings I have heard him give. I just wept. It was wonderful and I was proud of him today. He also looked so handsome in his dark suit talking to his family.


It was also a good experience for the kids to see all their "other" - extended family. Most of them the kids had never met and I really enjoyed seeing all of Jason's cousins again. They are great people and it is too bad we don't get together more. Of course we all promised to do so, but... we know how life is.

We will miss you grandma, but we are glad you are with grandpa again!

Love is in the air!

Valentines day is always fun. Who does not love chocolate and strawberries? Jason's gift to everyone was a surprise dessert. He prepared chocolate fondue with all the fixings. It was sooo yummy! Love you all!

Card club card (February)