She's Here!!

OKAY....We decided for the 4th of July this year that we would take a trip to eastern Idaho to visit Rich and Lindsay for a day and then head on over to Poky to celebrate the 4th with Tee, Mike, Bryce and Marianne....well....I woke up bright and early (5:30 am) the morning we were to leave so I could shower, finish packing, and get the garden watered etc... I was feeling a little crampy (for lack of a better word) but I thought nothing of it. I still had a month before my due date and the last time the doctor checked I was barely dilated to a one. We got the kids loaded up and headed to the gas station in Eagle to fill up and get some goodies for the road. The whole time we were in the car I kept telling Brody I just didn't feel good but I still thought nothing of it. While Brody was filling up the car, I went inside the store and bought some cereal, bananas, muffins, and drinks. On my way back to the car I had a big enough contraction that I had to hold onto the side of the car. You would think that THAT would have clued us in but, NO. When we arrived at my parents house my mom convinced me that we should go to triage just to get checked out before embarking on a 4 1/2 hour drive. I felt silly checking into triage. I kept telling the lady at the desk that it was probably nothing. I'm sure she thought I was strange. So, they outfitted me in a hospital gown, laid me on a bed, and wrapped a strap around my belly to monitor contractions. The nurse told us that I was having a few contractions so she was just going to check me and see if I had dilated any more. She slapped on some gloves, told me to spread em, and proceeded to check (I HATE THAT PART). Low and Behold, I was dilated to a 5 and 88% effaced. She said, "Well honey, you aren't going on any road trip I can tell you that right now...you are going to have a baby!" My mom and I just started laughing our heads off. We had to call Brody and have him come to the hospital and after an epidural and a few hours later...Annie Leigh Miller was born!! She weighed 6 lbs 8 oz. (which they said was great for a preterm baby) She was covered in that white stuff they call vernix because she was early. She came out screaming her little head off and no sound could have been sweeter. The NICU nurses checked her over, gave her a clean bill of health, and wrapped her up in a blanket and handed her to me. It was love at first sight. It still amazes me...the instant love you have for your child. When you feel them growing and moving inside you, you already love them...but seeing them for the first time...that just seals the deal and they have your heart forever. I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE THREE KIDS!!! After trying for so long to have children...I really feel blessed...I can't even begin to describe the joy I feel. I HAVE THREE KIDS....an amazing son, and two beautiful girls!! My cup runneth over!! So, I posted these pictures from that glorious day...You can tell that I am hopped up on drugs in them....Don't you love those labor room pictures?!

What!! $26.00 No Way!

Justin, Drake, and Cody decided to have a kool-aid stand placed strategically at the entrance of the subdivision where they live. They invited Roper to join in on the fun and to share in the loot that they were sure to collect. I thought they would earn maybe ten dollars max but imagine my suprise when I heard that in three hours they made twenty-six dollars! Wow! That is some great work. It must have been Roper's big baby blues or the Moyle boy's strawberry hair and freckles...whatever it was it worked! Maybe I'll borrow their kool-aid stand and sit out in my front yard! Nah, something tells me that I won't be so lucky...maybe it's the baby on my lap or the one in my belly...on second thought maybe they'll take pitty on me and just throw me some money...Hey! This could actually work! See ya later...I'm off to make some kool-aid!

Ahem...Yeehaw!!

Meet Brody's brother Roarke, the duke of dentistry. He's riding atop Grandpa Miller's trusty old steed Gunner and hangin on to the wee little lass princess Avery.

This strapping young man is Roarke and Holly's oldest boy Miles.

Here we have the beautiful maiden Sadie also atop the noble steed..Gunner. It's as if she were born to ride!

And don't forget the fair maiden Emma...she loves Mylee and is such a big help.

Here we have Roper the horse whisperer...Gunner and Roper have quite a bond.

Roper

Mylee and Mom gazing longingly at all the riders

Finally, Mylee gets her turn with Sir Brody

The many faces of Mylee...the cherub, the cowgirl, the sweet, and the flirt.
Welcome to our Noble Rodeo!!
(pictures compliments of Queen Holly)

Grandma Hessing's 88th Birthday Party

We had a little birthday bash for my beautiful grandmother, Ava Hessing. I snapped some pictures of my Dad and his brothers. The one on the left is my personal favorite.
(Tom, Bill, Keith, Ken, Chuck, Dale, Grandma, and Lyle...we are missing Lynn)

Simplot Family Fun Picnic

Brody's work had a really fun family picnic this year. It was a kids dream! They had all sorts of games and activities which Roper and Mylee loved. It was a Hawaiian theme so they had dancers and polynesian performers. The food was excellent! They had a great hawaiian spread. You could also get roasted almonds and pecans, ice cream, shaved ice, cotton candy, and ice cream for free! You can bet we tried them all. My only complaint was being 9 months pregnant with the sweltering heat! We can't wait for this event again next year.

Sunscreen!!

After our venture to Simplot's family fun day we noticed that Mylee may have had just a little bit too much sun.

Miller Family Reunion- Lagoon

Mylee's first ride... she looks a little worried.

Maggie and Mylee in a rocket ship

Paisley= cute...need I say more

Taking a nap Lagoon style

Eight months pregnant and taking on Lagoon...which means pushing Mylee around in a stroller and watching everyone else ride the rides...it was fun but, next time, I'm doing it without being pg.

Dave, Marquelle, Preston, Oakley, and Cooper enjoying the rides.

I think it is safe to say that Dad pushed a little too hard to get Roper to ride this one with him...Rope just doesn't have the "that was awesome" look does he. Brody on the other hand..

That is the look I'm talking about!!! Marianne obviously loved it.

Brody, Rope, Preston, and Briggs.

summer fun with my best big brother

It gives me warm fuzzy feelings of childhood joy when I see these two playing and having fun together. It reminds me of my brother and sisters and I playing on the trampoline in the hot summer sunshine...those were good times.

big fun, little leak

Well, I just blogged about how much Mylee loves to be outside, even by herself...this is what happens when mom turns her back for 2 minutes! The hose was turned off but it was leaking just a smidge into the flower bed. I found Mylee sitting in a small puddle of mud. It started out as just a tiny bit of mud on her leg but as she kept playing it turned into an all out bath...hence the pictures that follow...










Wow this stuff is pretty great!

















What woudl I look like with one brown leg and one white leg?














I can make cool designs on my leg with this stuff! Mommy is going to love putting me in the tub after this mess. Mommy really loves putting me in the tub. For some reason, she does it all the time!

Outside Girl

It doesn't matter rain or shine when it comes to being outside, Mylee is all about it! We spend most days watching her play outside in the backyard all by herself. She doesn't mind! She lets the dogs slobber all over her, knock her down, and sniff her diaper and she never makes a peep. Her favorite thing to do is play in the dog's water (yuck) . She also likes to put dog food down the cracks in the deck and watch them fall to the ground. We have to stay on top of what we call "poop patrole" so she doesn't pick it up and bring it to me. (acckkk!) She is definitely her father's daughter!! It doesn't matter how gross or dirty it is they love to be involved if it has to do with an animal. Gotta love em...and make sure you have some purell in your pocket!!

Cabin Time!!

Brody, Rich, and Lindsay scoping the hillside for some wild life.

Mylee enjoying the dirt and feeding the chipmunks on the deck.

Roper giving his little sister a ride in the little oddesey.

Nick and Tom Cruise (from top gun) having themselves a heck of a good time rippin it up in the hills!

Spring Soccer

Gettin in on the action

You can just see the competitive blood coursing through those veins!!

Roper always has to make sure that Brody and I know the score

Yes!! We Won!!

Soccer was a lot of fun this year. The weather was a little chilly at times and sometimes we were playing in the rain but Roper loves to play. His team only won two games this year but they sure worked hard. It is fun to watch Roper improve from year to year and we made a lot of new friends this season. Rope can't wait for next season.