Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Well, Thanksgiving was wonderful this year! Although we did miss Andy and Jaime and the kids. Other then that, it was perfect! Perfect turkey with all the Miller traditional sides. It's amazing how you look forward to certain things around this time of year, or maybe that is just me. Although, somehow I do not think I am the only one in this gravy boat. It was Conrad's first of many Thanksgivings. Maybe next year he will actually be able to eat what everyone else is eating. He did great though. He sat in his high-chair and munchin' on his puffs watching everyone around him. He had fun watching me kick Uncle Mark's butt in boxing! Oh yeah, not just once, but 2 out of 3. It was fun. Molly was cheering for me and excited when I won. I totally did a victory dance! I was a sweaty mess afterwards but it was worth it! I hope all of you had as a wonderful Thanksgiving as we did.

Weekend Get-A-Way

Last weekend we went to Anderson Island. It was nice to get away if only for a weekend. When we got there it was very cold! Conrad needed a bath so you can see how he was brought in! How cute is his little bum. I was laughing so hard, I about had tears coming down. Also at the cabin were Conrad's cousins, Lucy and Molly. They were coloring machines! Molly likes to think while putting the marker in her nose. I thought Tim was to cry he was laughing so hard! Lucy got some snuggling time with Cosmo, our dog. She really wanted Cosmo to sit with her, and he finally did. We had a great time, eating, drinking, squid jigging, and relaxing. It is always a bummer to come back to reality!

Conrad's "BFF" turns 1!

Conrad attended his first friend Birthday party. His friend, Jack turned 1 this week! Wow! What a year. It was a wonderful party. Jack wasn't so interested in the cake though. He really wanted to play with all his new loot! Who can blame him!?! Here are the girls and Conrad with the naked Birthday boy. And below are Conrad and his Uncle Mark and Aunt Sarah. Their girls were busy coloring the "Jack" coloring books (nice job Linds!) and playing with all the other children. It was a great party, did I mention Cougar Gold cheese? Only the best!!! :)

In Memory of

Uncle James. Uncle James passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Uncle James began Tim's uncle but also became mine 10 years ago when Tim and began dating. Uncle James was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. This is a picture of Uncle James on Christmas of 2005. He is happily sitting with our dog, Cosmo. It is with fond memories that I look at this picture and remember what a wonderful Christmas this was and all the many other great Holiday's we had with him.

No matter how much we attempt to prepare ourselves for the passing of a loved one, there is no easy way to grieve. All we are left with are the wonderful memories and life lessons in which our loved one has taught us.

If you are reading this, you have touched Tim and my life in some way. For this, I thank you. I thank you for being there for us, for being our friend. Some of you I do not see or talk with often. Some of you I speak with everyday. Those of you who I do not talk with often, I think of you and miss you. I know our lives get busy or you live far away, but I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. For those of you who I see and talk with often, well I know how you are doing I talk to you every day for crying out loud! (sorry, it was getting to heavy!) Seriously though, you all mean the world to me and I would do anything for you. I truly cherish each friendship, close or otherwise. Everyone of you has taught me something that I will carry with me forever. You have touched my heart. Thank you, thank you for just being you!

The Golden State

This past weekend we went to Huntington Beach, CA. for one of my sorority sister's wedding reception. We had a great time! We arrived Friday and went to Erin's (bride) in-laws house for a BBQ. What a nice family! And boy can they bake! It was nice to see Erin and now husband, Daniel. It had been a long time and there was tons to catch up on! On Saturday we met Erin for breakfast (Erin put Daniel to work so he was not able to join us). Then in the afternoon we headed over to the reception. It was wonderful! The weather was nice and hot, if fact Conrad was so hot we ditched his pants! Everyone got to see his cute chunky thighs. Also at the reception were more sorority sisters, Kathleen, Mira and Bree. We were all able to sit together, catch-up, and rehash old times. It was really great to see them. Again, it's been WAY to long. Man, time really does fly by!

After the reception, Conrad went down for a well deserved nap. Then Tim, Conrad and I walked on the pier (Conrad lost his pants, again) then we headed to In and Out Burger. Conrad had a great time watching Tim down "The world's Greatest Burger." Tim was in heaven!

Sunday, we headed home. We were dropped off by Grandma Susan and then I changed and headed to my friend of 20 plus years baby shower. Tim and Conrad stayed behind and caught up on some well deserved rest.

The weekend flew by, but I am glad I got to see all my friends and that they were able to meet Conrad.

Here is Conrad playing in the Hotel room, Tim and Conrad on the pier (notice the absent pants), and me putting Conrad to bed (or did I put myself to bed? I wonder who actually fell asleep first?) :)