Ray of Sunshine

Today church was a little hard.  I am ever so big, and mostly I just wish I could hide in the back of the room remaining unnoticed, but instead I'm "Large and In-charge."  I felt defeated an like a failure in all aspects of my life.  When a little relief society sister gave me this plant telling me she thought I would like it.  It was such a kind act that all of a sudden I remembered the purpose of Relief Society, Charity Never Faileth.  Thank you to this kind lady for the reminder that I am OK!

Learning to Read

It's always fun when they start to read, and actually like it.

It's the best when they read to their siblings!

Freak of Nature

Less than three weeks left! 

 I hate to say that being this big is a little "freaky." 

 My kids think it is so Freaky when the baby rolls around and my whole stomach moves. 

 And try going out in public this way...It's weird, and more rare to see someone 9 months along.  

 I'm ready to be done being a Freak !

Today you are 33 years old!

I love birthdays, especially my own!  The first year of our marriage Ben forgot my birthday, it was devastating to me.  And to him when my wrath came!   Ever since he has been very good to me on my birthdays and I have also been kind in reminding him when it is coming and my expectations for that birthday (I know that sounds kind of high-maintenance of me, but its better than disappointment)

This year because of my uncomfortable state, I told him I just wanted to go for dinner at cheesecake factory, and nothing else, not even a present.  (nothing would fit...ever!)

He did as requested and we had a great day out in Seattle, he even took me to Nordstorm Rack, now that is true love.

Still a little unsure if I were really telling the truth about no presents, a wise man like Ben made sure to cover his bases.   He bought me a present.   He told me he did and that it would be coming in the mail soon.   I was eager to see what he was shopping on line for, after all I gave him no direction of what I wanted.

Today the package from Deseret Book arrived, I anxiously opened the package to see.....

I couldn't stop laughing,  I can now add the church administration building to my Christmas Cottage collection!

She has another thing coming....

She is the baby that is so naughty, I'm a little nervous for the competition in the coming months!

Baby Shower

I am so spoiled to have such great friends!  Here is Lyhea, the hostess from heaven!  She planned the baby shower at Olive Garden and made it a fun for all thirty one of us that came!

 I just love all these ladies!

 Balloons, decorations and all!

 My Friend Charlotte made the cutest cupcakes!

Needless to say, this is going to be one well dressed little boy!
I am still overwhelmed and humbled at the kindness of all these friends to come out on a cold night and celebrate with me!  We ate lots of food and had a great time together.
Everyone should have the opportunity to feel so loved.  

Getting Excited !

The future is BRIGHT, 

I have so much to look forward to in the next few months!

1.  OK so how could anyone not get excited to add another one of these to life?  I can't wait ! (look at her little milky tongue)

2.Feeling Good Again!

3.Wearing, well, NOT maternity clothes!  Having selection while shopping.  I miss shopping so much!  Nordstrom Rack has another thing coming when I am done with this mother body!

4.Watching my kids cuddle with a new baby is priceless!  

My Mom always talks about how neat it was to see her terrible teenagers be sweet and kind to the babies.  I guess, it was then, she knew that those teen's were not as terrible as she thought?

5. Summer!  I love nothing more then the lazy days of summer.  I think if I lived in a warm climate all the time I would get nothing done!


Lots to look forward to in the Miller house and who know's what else lays on the horizon?