Here we are...

Okay, I've been busy and a procrastinator as well. Let's just call it blogger's block for the sake of the writing.

We successfully made it through the Christmas and New Years holidays without any major incidents, or family emergencies. January, for me at least, seemed more of a blur because of work stuff, weather stuff, and personal stuff. We did get to enjoy some snow. The unfortunate part was that snow covered the ice that had fallen for some hours prior to the pretty white stuff. Therefore, the roads were a mess. The town didn't shut down, but it sure did hamper travel.

So here we are in February, coming into our first anniversary. We're very excited about our celebration, and very happy with our first year. Looking back, it was a great first year, because we grew more together, had a lot of fun times with each other and as a family, learned more about us as individuals, and where our limits were too. I feel very blessed to have Julie, and happy that we can spend as much time together as we do. Even with our times apart, mostly due to work, we both look forward to making it back home and updating our lives and adventures.

An update on the kids for you all. Austin and Alexis are in a play in Vancouver, one you may have heard of, "Annie." Carlee is busy playing her basketball, the same team and coach as last year. She is doing better on her defense! All the kids are growing taller and therefore taxing our clothing budget...yes I appreciate my parents wanting to freeze me now. I am sure that a pair of jeans on Austin lasts maybe one or two visits tops! Shoes? HA...

Well, that is the cliff notes version of our lives from December until now. I'm excited for one of my favorite sports to begin soon, NASCAR. Yes, go fast and turn left. Laugh if you will, but I see people every day who cannot drive even the regular roads without goofing it up. Try it at 180 mph and see how you do.

Write you soon!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas,
from the Miller's

Summer 2008!!

Celebrate!

Happy Birthday Alexis! As of December 3rd, my baby girl is one year closer to the double digits. The big nine! This is it, from here out it's a full speed charge towards those "dreaded" teenage years. Where, oh where did the time go? It is hard to believe that she was just a tiny little, fore-arm length baby 9 years ago. Now she's in and out of pants, shirts, and shoes faster than I care to pay for. But, I'm sure my parents thought the same thing.

But for now, I'll enjoy her at this age, and cherish her as she is. My beautiful little girl.

Love you always,

Dad

Updates

Well, snow is falling once again. Maybe 2 inches, but on the roads it's melting. School was NOT canceled or even delayed today. That is good.

I am working from the home office, helping a co-worker with a problem, so no excessive driving today which I am happy for. I can't even tell you how many miles I've driven this month, but it has got to be in the 4,000 mile range.

Jäger is getting bigger, we weighed him last night and he's now at 22 pounds. WOW! Cute as ever, and more puppy like all the time. He wants to play, and play rough at times, but doesn't know the limits of how hard to play with the kids.

Us--we're busy, and busy, and busy! Obviously with Christmas around the corner, the consumer side of the kids is kicking into overdrive. To that I say, Bah Humbug! I'm trying to find gifts that are meaningful, and possibly non-electronic! Time for brain power, muscle power, and social skills to be used again. We'll see how that goes.

Well, back to work!

And on the 26th of November...

We have snow! Not much, but it is Jäger's first snow.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wishing all who read our blog a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

The Miller's