Okay, so I used to keep two different blogs. One HERE for myself, my friends, and anyone else who was interested. It mainly contains thoughts, prayers, pics of kids, and anything else I felt like writing about.
Then I started a photo-heavy blog, specifically for family, especially those out of town relatives, interested in the kids and our lives, but too far to hang out with on a regular basis.
Soon the two blogs started mirroring each other. I would post vacation photos on my personal blog and write all about what we did, then post the photos on this family blog to share the kids with all our family.
No more. I am going to keep one blog now. It's called Issues, and it houses my thoughts, feelings, prayers, and daily happenings in the Mills household, and will now hold all those photos of the kids and show them growing up.
So, please, come visit me over HERE from now on. I will no longer be posting to this blog. Remember to bookmark Issues when you visit. You are welcome to read it, check out the photos, and enjoy!
Of course, since my camera died, it may be awhile for some decent quality pictures, but I will do my best to keep uploading from my phone's little camera. :)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Three!?!?!
Really? Are you sure? It feels like he was just born yesterday!
Minutes old ...
I don't think it's just because I am pregnant, but this is really emotional for me. My sweet BABY BOY is three! He has grown so much, in stature and intelligence in this past year. Last year at this time, he was going to pre-school for the first time, I had to roll up his 4T pants, 'cause his little belly wouldn't fit in anything smaller, but he was still a bit short for them. :)
Last year, he was running(and often tripping) off to the playground, with just a handful of well-spoken sentences, now his only "baby" speaking left is the ocasional missed pronoun. His speech is clear and so sweet, he is more refined in his motor skills, he runs without falling almost all the time, he can climb and slide.
Silly boy at 1 year old.
First Birthday donut.
He LOVES all things boy. Even with two sisters and a room full of dolls and dress up clothes, he would still rather play with his cars and his new train set. Thankfully he still cuddles with me, tells me he loves me for no reason, and sleeps like an angel(only at night now!). I am sad for the loss of my baby boy, but am so proud of the boy he has become.
Second birthday donut.
Second Birthday cake. He wanted a cookie. :) Matt made this one!
This year, he has surprised me by reading to me from one of his story books, being able to count and on occasion do very simple mathematics(adding up his cars to equal a sum, or taking away cars and telling me how many are left). He still eats us out of house and home, but has developed a bit of pickiness.
He has learned how to cry at will, and throw some serious temper tantrums. He is now very specific about what he will and will not wear. I used to be able to throw a shirt and shorts on him, but now it has to be his "truck" shirt, or "Light Queen". He still doesn't like to talk on the phone, whereas his sister would carry it around the house talking to grandma or mamaw for quite awhile at this age.
Sweet kids, so big, riding without carseats. Integrated car-seats ROCK, by the way.
First Day of Pre-school, this year. :)
Hmmm ... what else?
Well, we have made it through two hospital stays due to breathing distress, and he's not been diagnosed as asthmatic, and we continue to pray that he will grow out of this soon. For now, he's got seasonal allergies, and the occasional skin breakout from different thing like soaps and grasses and bug bites. He has developed a stomach for fruit, where it used to cause almost instant diarrhea, now he can enjoy grapes and bananas and other fruit with no distress. Thank you, Lord, 'cause this boy is addicted to fruit now!
It's another birthday for my boy, he is getting bigger and more wonderful every day. I love this little guy so much, and pray every day that God continues to bless him.
At Chuy's for daddy's birthday dinner, last Wednesday. :)
THank you, Mamaw and Papaw, Aunt Jan, Aunt Brenda, Grandma and Campa, Poppy and Gam, Tia, Uncle Jon, and all our family for helping us celebrate on several different weekends this month. Bubba has had so much fun!
Minutes old ...
I don't think it's just because I am pregnant, but this is really emotional for me. My sweet BABY BOY is three! He has grown so much, in stature and intelligence in this past year. Last year at this time, he was going to pre-school for the first time, I had to roll up his 4T pants, 'cause his little belly wouldn't fit in anything smaller, but he was still a bit short for them. :)
Last year, he was running(and often tripping) off to the playground, with just a handful of well-spoken sentences, now his only "baby" speaking left is the ocasional missed pronoun. His speech is clear and so sweet, he is more refined in his motor skills, he runs without falling almost all the time, he can climb and slide.
Silly boy at 1 year old.
First Birthday donut.
He LOVES all things boy. Even with two sisters and a room full of dolls and dress up clothes, he would still rather play with his cars and his new train set. Thankfully he still cuddles with me, tells me he loves me for no reason, and sleeps like an angel(only at night now!). I am sad for the loss of my baby boy, but am so proud of the boy he has become.
Second birthday donut.
Second Birthday cake. He wanted a cookie. :) Matt made this one!
This year, he has surprised me by reading to me from one of his story books, being able to count and on occasion do very simple mathematics(adding up his cars to equal a sum, or taking away cars and telling me how many are left). He still eats us out of house and home, but has developed a bit of pickiness.
He has learned how to cry at will, and throw some serious temper tantrums. He is now very specific about what he will and will not wear. I used to be able to throw a shirt and shorts on him, but now it has to be his "truck" shirt, or "Light Queen". He still doesn't like to talk on the phone, whereas his sister would carry it around the house talking to grandma or mamaw for quite awhile at this age.
Sweet kids, so big, riding without carseats. Integrated car-seats ROCK, by the way.
First Day of Pre-school, this year. :)
Hmmm ... what else?
Well, we have made it through two hospital stays due to breathing distress, and he's not been diagnosed as asthmatic, and we continue to pray that he will grow out of this soon. For now, he's got seasonal allergies, and the occasional skin breakout from different thing like soaps and grasses and bug bites. He has developed a stomach for fruit, where it used to cause almost instant diarrhea, now he can enjoy grapes and bananas and other fruit with no distress. Thank you, Lord, 'cause this boy is addicted to fruit now!
It's another birthday for my boy, he is getting bigger and more wonderful every day. I love this little guy so much, and pray every day that God continues to bless him.
At Chuy's for daddy's birthday dinner, last Wednesday. :)
THank you, Mamaw and Papaw, Aunt Jan, Aunt Brenda, Grandma and Campa, Poppy and Gam, Tia, Uncle Jon, and all our family for helping us celebrate on several different weekends this month. Bubba has had so much fun!
Lake Trip '09
We are once again, blessed by having good friends who invite us out to their family's lake house, almost every year(Thank you James and April). This year though, unlike the others, we brought the older two with us. Last year, we brought Claire, but that was because she was just too little to leave home. :)
As you can see by the pictures, the kids truly loved the place. The Browns(April's parents) created this as a retreat not just for themselves, but for their kids and grandkids. There is a play area on the grounds, and lots of little life jackets for the toddler/kid set, so it was all fun and safe for the children.
Bella with her BFF for the weekend, Aaris.
Bubba in a hammock.
Bubba loving the slide on the playground.
Bella looking cute in her little life jacket, swimming in Lake Brownwood.
Bubba and Daddy on the jetski.
Rare photo of myself, the adorable baby belongs to some friends that were there with us.
Bella and Daddy on the jetski.
Bubba on the ride back. He was SO excited going out, but always had this sad face when it was time to dock. =P
Bubba in the kid-size rockers with Titus.
The Pollards, I know some of you know our best friends, and this is a cute family shot. :) As you can see, Kim is expecting soon too! January 21st for this one, don't know if it's a boy or girl yet. :(
Bubba burying a firetruck in the sand box.
Bubba and Daddy enjoying the view from the pavilion.
Bella playing on the fountain/waterfall with Aaris.
A Bubba and Lena burrito. Wrapped tight after swimming, and waiting for mommies to come get them.
Oh we had a blast, and are truly grateful for such wonderful friends!
As you can see by the pictures, the kids truly loved the place. The Browns(April's parents) created this as a retreat not just for themselves, but for their kids and grandkids. There is a play area on the grounds, and lots of little life jackets for the toddler/kid set, so it was all fun and safe for the children.
Bella with her BFF for the weekend, Aaris.
Bubba in a hammock.
Bubba loving the slide on the playground.
Bella looking cute in her little life jacket, swimming in Lake Brownwood.
Bubba and Daddy on the jetski.
Rare photo of myself, the adorable baby belongs to some friends that were there with us.
Bella and Daddy on the jetski.
Bubba on the ride back. He was SO excited going out, but always had this sad face when it was time to dock. =P
Bubba in the kid-size rockers with Titus.
The Pollards, I know some of you know our best friends, and this is a cute family shot. :) As you can see, Kim is expecting soon too! January 21st for this one, don't know if it's a boy or girl yet. :(
Bubba burying a firetruck in the sand box.
Bubba and Daddy enjoying the view from the pavilion.
Bella playing on the fountain/waterfall with Aaris.
A Bubba and Lena burrito. Wrapped tight after swimming, and waiting for mommies to come get them.
Oh we had a blast, and are truly grateful for such wonderful friends!
Monday, August 24, 2009
First Days
So this is kindergarten ... So small, so cute. Ready to make friends, do her best, and have fun.
Now that she's in first grade, she's an old pro. :) Here's her BFF Amanda, and they are both ready and eager to start their new year as first graders. :) So cute! Not so small anymore, her shorts from last year fit great, except I had to let the hems down, and they might still be grazing the required minimum length. =P And we had to get new polos(thanks M&P!) 'cause last years polos are navel-baring when she raises her hand!
Now that she's in first grade, she's an old pro. :) Here's her BFF Amanda, and they are both ready and eager to start their new year as first graders. :) So cute! Not so small anymore, her shorts from last year fit great, except I had to let the hems down, and they might still be grazing the required minimum length. =P And we had to get new polos(thanks M&P!) 'cause last years polos are navel-baring when she raises her hand!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Why do we even buy kids toys?
Living room full of toys, but where did they spend almost two hours yesterday?
Look, she's making dinner!
All three little monkeys, with all my pans and baking sheets.
Fun times!
Look, she's making dinner!
All three little monkeys, with all my pans and baking sheets.
Fun times!
Tiny Toes
"C'mon Tia! We should paint our toes!"
"Here, I like this color"
Three little sets of piggies. :)
"Here, I like this color"
Three little sets of piggies. :)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
It's a girl!
And the most important details are that she is wonderfully and fearfully made, with no detected abnormalities, measuring exactly where she should for a 19wk6day pregnancy. She has her head up by my belly button, facing towards my right, with her dainty little ankles crossed over my right hip. :)
We haven't agreed on a name just yet, but her middle name will be Grace. :) Here are a few views to check out our new addition.
Top Left:Profile, Top Right: Face forward with a wave, Bottom Left:Slightly profile with a great shot of the spine, Bottom Right: It's a girl!
We haven't agreed on a name just yet, but her middle name will be Grace. :) Here are a few views to check out our new addition.
Top Left:Profile, Top Right: Face forward with a wave, Bottom Left:Slightly profile with a great shot of the spine, Bottom Right: It's a girl!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
First Summer Sport Camp
Here are a few assorted pictures from Big Girl's first summer sports camp. Track was last week, and she loved it. Came home all sweaty and tired every day. It was great!
Dividing kids up for races. B is in a blue top and pink shorts, with pigtails in her hair.
Happy girl after three hours of fun!
Baby Girl trying to go join the big kids.
My girls walking down the hall together. They are so cute!
Coach Walker handing out awards at the end of camp.
B did not receive any awards, but got this snazzy tee and shorts! She was so proud!
Dividing kids up for races. B is in a blue top and pink shorts, with pigtails in her hair.
Happy girl after three hours of fun!
Baby Girl trying to go join the big kids.
My girls walking down the hall together. They are so cute!
Coach Walker handing out awards at the end of camp.
B did not receive any awards, but got this snazzy tee and shorts! She was so proud!
Surprise
After her first day of track camp, we took our big girl out for a surprise. I must say, she hates surprises, so I was so happy she actually kept her eyes shut the whole time. :)
No peeking! Even while getting out of the car.
Yay! It's Tomunchi! The frozen yogurt place at Parmer/Metric. It's one of those fill it up and pay by the ounce places. It's good stuff, and a little bit fills our big girl right up.
Baby girl and daddy, just enjoying the outing. :)
No peeking! Even while getting out of the car.
Yay! It's Tomunchi! The frozen yogurt place at Parmer/Metric. It's one of those fill it up and pay by the ounce places. It's good stuff, and a little bit fills our big girl right up.
Baby girl and daddy, just enjoying the outing. :)
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