Miller Family

GOD WITH US!!

2011-12-13T07:57:00.001-08:00

Advent: God With Us from The Village Church on Vimeo.

help OUR DEAR FRIENDS!!

2011-09-26T14:00:00.001-07:00

This is our beautiful friends, The Avila’s. They are in need of your help. They are trying to raise some money so they can adopt. I can not think of a better deserving couple then these two. David and Rosy have been a huge part of our lives for over 7 years now. They are such sweet servants for the Lord and they are so great with kids. My boys just love being around them. So here is the deal. Rosy is not only amazing with children but she also has a wonderful talent of crocheting,…. so since Christmas is just around the corner Rosy is making these headbands and beanies for a small fee. You will not only be helping them to adopt a child but you will also be giving a child a forever family.

Here are the details and if you can be so kind to repost on FB or your blogs to spread the word I would appreciate it!

CONTACT TRACY@TRACYDODSONPHOTOGRAPHY.COM AND SHE ...WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH ROSY WHO HAND MAKES EACH ITEM. The headband. $15 for first, $12 for each additional headband of same color. You may choose colors.
KIDS: $10 for first, $7 for each additional of same color.. If shipping.. cost will be added. :)

Still Here!

2011-08-23T19:09:00.001-07:00

Don’t worry everyone I haven’t given up on my project!! I have been having some trouble with my phone transferring some of the pictures to my email. I hope I can work it out this week. Life has been so busy with school starting etc. For now here is an old picture of Parker that I adore! Such a cutie!

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2011-08-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

This is one of my Titus 2 women in my life, Stacey Shadley. I love her dearly. She is not only a wonderful godly women but she is also a ton of FUN! One of her many slogans is “ Let’s make a memory” Which always adds up to some good times and always belly laughs. Grateful for her and the blessing she has been in my life.

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2011-08-14T18:56:00.000-07:00

Fresh ripe cherries! YUMMO!

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2011-08-13T17:39:00.000-07:00

This kid cracks me up. He wanted me to make him popcorn and then he put Tapito(sp?) all over it! This is definitely from his dad!

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2011-08-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

Yeah! The porch got painted! What a difference a coat of paint makes!

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2011-08-11T17:33:00.000-07:00

Preston’s first day of 10th grade!!! Such a handsome fella!

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2011-08-10T17:30:00.000-07:00

A little Mohawk action! This kid has more haircuts than me! :)

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2011-08-09T17:28:00.000-07:00

Del Taco tacos were only 29cents! I can’t pass that deal up with 4 boys in the house! Preston ate 22 all by himself!

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2011-08-08T17:25:00.000-07:00

School started today! A little early I think, whatever happened to starting the day after labor day.?? Parker is in 2nd grade- Pryce is in 5th- my babies are growing up! :(

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2011-08-07T17:21:00.000-07:00

The boys found some frogs at church and decided to make them a little home out of a box.

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2011-08-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

Sorry these pictures on my phone are not coming out very well. OOPS! This is the FBC women's event “ A day at Winterbrook Ranch” It was a beautiful place, great teaching and great fellowship!

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2011-08-05T17:10:00.000-07:00

A little competitive game of ping pong!

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2011-08-04T17:05:00.000-07:00

It is always fun playing with water especially for a 2 year old. Bethany was so funny she kept saying, “oh dear, oh dear”

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2011-08-03T16:35:00.000-07:00

And so it begins- books for school! Yikes can’t believe we are starting so soon!

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2011-08-02T17:24:00.000-07:00

We took the scenic route home and happened across some sheep in the meadow. They were hundreds of them. This one looked right at my camera! :)

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2011-08-01T17:16:00.000-07:00

Lots of game time and reading going on at night. Fast Scrabble, RISK and Boggle were the hits. Love that! You would think with 8 boys between our families it would be crazy but it was very pleasant.

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2011-07-31T16:54:00.000-07:00

The bike riders. They all went mountain bike riding- Pryce and Preston decided it was not there thing. Peyton and Tony loved it and went a few more times.

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2011-07-30T16:21:00.000-07:00

We went on a 3 mile hike in Cedar Breaks National Monument. It was amazingly beautiful ! Gods handiwork was definitely on display!

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2011-07-29T16:16:00.000-07:00

We went on a last minute vacation to Brianhead, Utah. Our friends have a place up there and invited us. So glad we went. We had a great time.

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2011-07-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

Its exciting to see Preston be part of the MV football team. He is learning so many things- not only fball skills but leadership and discipline. It is going to be a blast to watch him play QB this fall! :)

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2011-07-27T16:01:00.000-07:00

Pryce just cracks me up! He is always smiling and having a fun time!

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2011-07-26T16:00:00.000-07:00

Someone lost a tooth! Can you tell he was a little excited?? :)

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2011-07-25T15:55:00.000-07:00

We went to White Lime with the cousins and there was a pet store right there. That makes for some fun, free entertainment! Parker got to hold some of the bunnies. Well if you could catch one- they were fast!

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2011-07-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

My cousin Lacy got to come out at the last minute. She is from Idaho. We had a great time catching up on life. She has 3 boys and a girl.We have some great memories from our times when she grew up in Nebraska! I am hoping we can go see her next year!! :)

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2011-07-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

This all the boy cousins in the family- well actually 3 are missing. We went to Harveston Park and played games and then everyone had free time. We met back up for dinner at the clubhouse and did our Talent show- which is always entertaining!

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2011-07-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

We had our Cole Family Reunion. We went down to Old Town Temecula for the Summer Nights. Pryce said it was a bad hair day!! HA!

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2011-07-21T21:29:00.001-07:00

Preston had a bunch of friends over tonight and they moved the ping pong table into the house. They were playing sting ball. You all run around the table and whoever misses the ball has to lift up there shirt and get hit by someone else with the ball!! OUCH!! I chose not to play for apparent reasons! :)

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2011-07-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

Self portrait!! Love the is boy of mine- loving the long summer days too!

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2011-07-19T22:12:00.000-07:00

So glad to have these goofy boys back!! I missed them and it was way to quiet! They went to my Aunt Sherida’s house for a few days. She lives in Anaheim. They can’t wait to go back- movies, beach, ice cream every night!! Sounds good to me!!

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2011-07-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry I know this is not a great picture but it was dark and I had to use my phone and I’m not quite sure how to turn on the flash? Anyways this is my beautiful , talented sister Trisha. We had the privilege of being able to enjoy her vocals at a local place in town. It was a fun little date too! :) She will be singing at the Angels game in Sept!!

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2011-07-17T21:46:00.000-07:00

Peyton’s team lost. :( He made a good friend on the team Ezra which always makes these things worth while. :)

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2011-07-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

Our second day at the tourney. In between times Pryce would go and hang out with his bro. I just love how he looks up to him.

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2011-07-15T18:52:00.000-07:00

Preston’s started back up with football. They had a passing tourney in Vista. We had to leave the house at 6 a.m.! YIKES!! Isn’t it summer? HA! He has been Quarterback for Varsity and JV. So proud of him. MV won the whole tournament. :)

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2011-07-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

Our church did a couples skate night. It was such a blast! Brought back so many great memories of when I would skate as a young girl. Things have changed in the speed category though! HA! I hope we can take the boys back so they can experience it at least once before it dies out.

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2011-07-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

We had to go to the Riverside County Board of Education today. Preston”s transfer to attend Murrieta Valley was denied and we were appealing it. It was so nerve racking. Definitely a time of learning to trust in the Lord. You have to sit before the board of about 6 people and present your case. Thankfully they granted the transfer. I was reminded of this wonderful verse In Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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2011-07-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

We pulled up the carpet due to our lovely dog! Thank you Minnie! Oh well- new flooring coming soon. The boys decided to set up a ping pong court. Its actually pretty fun.

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2011-07-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Peyton is on the All Star team for MV Pony league. He has a tourney in Hemet and they won so on to the next round!!

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2011-07-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

The boys love to play ping pong!

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2011-07-09T18:42:00.000-07:00

My handsome little Pryce. He was in Nick and Albertina’s wedding. He was such a great helper for one of the little nephews who didn’t want to walk by himself down the aisle. The wedding was beautiful and such a privilege to be a part of!

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2011-07-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

Ha! My men are growing some mustaches over night!! Scary!

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2011-07-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

We were forked- meaning someone( I know who but I won’t mention their names:) put plastic forks all over our lawn with smiley faces and little marshmallows as eyes. Then of course they put some post it notes all over our car!! HA!

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2011-07-06T19:46:00.000-07:00

He was over it! And there it goes!! Good timing with all this humid icky heat!!

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2011-07-05T11:07:00.000-07:00

Tony got an iPad. He had been saving his money and then he had a birthday so he finally had enough! He always has a hard time with big purchases. I think he called me 3 times from the store. Then he left and didn’t get it. Ha! He obviously went back. He loves it!

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2011-07-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

We spent the 4th of July with our friends, the Dodson’s. We always have a blast when we go over. The boys always end up spending hours in the front playing basketball. It started pouring down rain when we got there and the boys all played til it stopped. It was like being in Texas- such strange weather for Cali.

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2011-07-03T10:55:00.000-07:00

Coyle family BBQ! We got together with my Dad’s side of the family. I know where the competitive gene comes from! HA! Even a friendly game of pool volleyball is intense! Lots of fun though as always!

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2011-07-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

8 days of no shaving!! I liked it- but he didn’t so off it went! I love this man. He is such a servant for Christ! Always putting others first before himself. And always saturated with the gospel!! He is a constant reminder of Gods grace in my life!

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2011-07-01T22:37:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Sunset- Goodbye beach! Don’t worry I will be back soon! :)

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2011-06-30T22:30:00.000-07:00

Poor Parker! His lips got a really bad cold sore. No fun!!

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2011-06-29T22:26:00.000-07:00

This is my friend, Madie, that I have known since I was 3!! It is amazing that now are kids are such good friends too! We use to run around the campground and have such a great time. Lots of memories with this girl!

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2011-06-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

My 4 sons!! I can’t believe how big they are all getting. Growing so handsome . The Lord has truly blessed us!

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2011-06-27T22:19:00.000-07:00

Who can resist taking a picture of a sweet little Bethy all covered in sand!? This girl is a hoot. She talks and talks and talks! Love her!

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2011-06-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

This is our friend Dan, he did some fishing while were down at the ocean and look what he caught… a leopard shark! YIKES! Pretty amazing. He let it go after all the kids got to touch it.

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2011-06-25T22:06:00.000-07:00

This is the Cardiff “kook” as the locals like to call him. Every summer day he is dressed in something different. The locals dis not like the way this statue looked so they have been dressing him up ever since. This happened to be the 2 year anniversary of Michael Jacksons death hence the Michael sign and outfit. It was also Tony’s Bday and we celebrated with mini cupcakes and trip tip!

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2011-06-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

On vacay my Dad had been dyeing to see this instrumental band called Mattson Two with Ray Barbee. It just happened to be at a restaurant across from where we were camping. I haven’t seen my Dad so excited to go somewhere. It was actually really good. My Dad has always had great taste in music. The place was small so we were literally sitting right behind the drum set.

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2011-06-23T21:54:00.000-07:00

We went on our annual camping trip to the beach, San Elijo. We have been camping here for over 25 years! So many memories as a kid for me and now making new ones with my kids! We love it! The boys wasted no time to get out their boards and “shred some nar” as Preston would say.

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2011-06-22T23:28:00.000-07:00

Oh I so want to remember this little face and those little hands! I’m a sucker for sleepy kiddo pictures!

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2011-06-21T23:27:00.000-07:00

Yes even Parker likes my yummy Gluten Free Banana muffins!

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2011-06-20T18:34:00.000-07:00

Two people are missing from our life right now! :( Boy do we miss Preston and Peyton. They had the privilege of being able to attend Summer Camp for our church. We cannot wait for them to come home- our family s not the same without them. ( oh and if you are wondering- their room NEVER looks like this! HA!)

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2011-06-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

This is my wonderful father! I love him so much. He puts the gospel on display in every area of life. He has such a servants heart like Christ. Happy Father’s Day Dad!

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2011-06-18T17:59:00.000-07:00

We cannot get enough of this place!! Yes we went Friday and Saturday!! The weather was perfect and I just love my sand in the toes! :)

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2011-06-17T17:50:00.000-07:00

Happy 10th Birthday Pryce!! I can’t believe this little man is 10! Double digits! It seems just like yesterday that I was on the beach the day before Father’s Day not expecting this little guy for 3 more weeks. But God had different plans….. and he was born on June 17, 2001- Father’s Day and his Granny’s b-day! We love Pryce- he keeps us smiling and he is very kind and thoughtful to everyone. God has special plans for this young man and we are excited to shepherd and love him along the way!

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2011-06-16T17:22:00.000-07:00

Parker is getting ready for the beach!!

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2011-06-15T19:36:00.000-07:00

Parker got his first trophy tonight! He was very excited! The coaches were very impressed that he had never played baseball and he did so well. I think this is only the start for Parker! Proud of him!

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2011-06-14T19:27:00.000-07:00

Date night with the hubby! We had a gift card for Lazy Dogs- I love these yummy sweet potato tater tots- and the little thingy it comes in. Its all about presentation people! Oh and I just noticed I only have 200 more picts to take!!

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2011-06-13T19:22:00.000-07:00

We had an early birthday party for Pryce! I can’t believe he will be 10 on Friday!! He wanted to do and Xbox party so we hooked up three Xboxes and TVs. The boys had a blast. We did a candy bar and instead of cake we went up to 7-11 and got Slurpee’s for everyone!!

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2011-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

The pregnant momma’s of Fusion, Chelsey, Amanda and Eleni. We had a triple shower for them all. Looking forward to holding all these precious babies.

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2011-06-11T21:56:00.000-07:00

Congrats to the Red Sox’s!! Champions for Pony League 2011!

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2011-06-10T20:47:00.000-07:00

When our friends first got this dog I thought she was the ugliest little thing! HA! But she has definitely grown on me. She was just standing like this on the screen door- I guess this is how she opens it by herself. I personally think she was just stretching for her Yoga time! :)

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2011-06-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

Pre-marital with Nick and Albertina. They are the cutest couple ever! I am so excited for them to say….” I do.” It has been a real joy getting to know both of them. We love their hearts to serve Christ above all and a desire to grow in Him. This is our little “communication” game we like to play with the couples. They each have the same exact Legos and they then have to tell their future spouse how to build it. It is a hoot to see how each person communicates differently. As you can see Albertina has hers all organized by color- not sure what Nick is doing! HA!

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2011-06-08T20:30:00.000-07:00

We went to McVicker skate park with some friends- it was just for scooters! The boys had a great time!

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2011-06-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

Still celebrating!! One thing with my family is your birthday always last the whole month!! Especially if you haven’t celebrated with certain people! We went and met my Aunt Amy in Escondido for Erica’s b-day and mine too since I hadn’t celebrated with my Aunt!! HA! Love these girlies! :)

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2011-06-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

Yep- we are still at the baseball fields!! In the playoffs- we had an exciting game! Hoping we can win this thing! Come cheer on the Sox on Thursday-5 p.m.

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2011-06-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

I’m sorry but isn’t he just the cutest little thing? I couldn’t resist not taking a picture of him! Brock Schleiger!

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2011-06-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

This is a regular occurrence at my house- boys and Oreos! I think have a contest to see who can eat the most!

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2011-06-03T08:17:00.000-07:00

Our dear friends, The Shadley’s. We love our times with them. They have been involved in our lives since day one of our marriage. They not only opened their home to us every Thursday night for Bible Study but had us over constantly. Living life on life. Stacey is my special Titus 2 women and I am forever grateful for her pouring into my life and teaching me about what it means to be a godly wife and mom. We love you Shadley’s!

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2011-06-02T09:22:00.000-07:00

I always said I wanted to have 6 boys!! Well today I get 7! YEAH! I love Daniel and Parkers face- they were trying to act cool! HA! Looking forward to a fun day!

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2011-06-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

Grocery shopping- as you can imagine this is a place I frequent! When you have 4 boys food is at the top of the list! I think we go through at least 4 gallons of milk a week and 2 loaves of bread! Yikes! I remember a lady telling my mom one time that her food bill was more than her mortgage, she had all boys too!

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2011-05-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while I will load my pictures up on my computer and find pictures like this!! HA! Usually it is a series of one kid. This one was just too good to pass up!

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2011-05-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my sister Erica!! We celebrated early since it was Memorial day and everyone had off. I just love this lady- she is a blast! She has a feisty side but she makes up for it with her kind and compassionate heart!! Love you sis!

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2011-05-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

This is my wonderful sweet friend Paula! We celebrated her birthday today in Coronado. We had some fabulous Mexican food at Miguel's. Their jalapeño white sauce is to die for! Happy Birthday dear friend! XOXO!

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2011-05-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

We saw a hawk by the Target just sitting. I guess he was hurt so the Humane Society was coming out. Cool to see one up this close!

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2011-05-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

So proud of Preston- he received the Most Improved Player for tennis and received his letter!!

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2011-05-26T14:34:00.000-07:00

My cute nephews and sweet niece!

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2011-05-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

Pryce made the Honor Roll for 4th grade!! So proud of him!!

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2011-05-24T13:56:00.000-07:00

Biggest Looser Finale!! This is by far my favorite show. I think it so inspirational. Look at how amazing she looks. This is Irene- she weighed 255 pounds and lost over 145 pounds!! AMAZING!!

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2011-05-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

They had a field day at Parker’s school for the last day. This is one of the stations where they could make giant bubbles! It was a great 1st grade year. Parker did a great job and learned so much. I can’t believe he will be a 2nd grader!!

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2011-05-22T22:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to me!! We celebrated my birthday with my family tonight!! I have such wonderful family and friends who bless my life everyday!! I am truly blessed by all their love and kindness they have shown me! Thank you- thank you!!

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2011-05-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

This is my lovely friend Albertina. She is going to be a bride in July and marry Nick Nunez. Tony and I have the privilege of doing their premarital counseling. I went to her bridal shower and it was so awesome. Her sister-in-law did such an amazing job! We are very excited to see how God uses them together for the gospel! She is going to make a beautiful bride!

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2011-05-20T21:33:00.000-07:00

These boys remind me of the Sugar Creek Gang. Such a great group of boys!

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2011-05-19T21:31:00.000-07:00

Preston was very excited to get a home cooked meal this week. We have been super busy with baseball games and end of the year stuff.

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2011-05-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

I wanted to remember what I was paying for gas before it goes up to $6 or $7 dollars!! CRAZY!!

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2011-05-17T21:50:00.001-07:00

Tony and the boys surprised me with this beach cruiser for my birthday today!!! And let me tell you I was so surprised!! I have been asking for one of these for years but Tony would always laugh!! So I am very excited to go cruising in the summer especially at my favorite place, the beach!!

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2011-05-16T21:41:00.000-07:00

We have been enjoying the smooth sounds of this lovely ladies voice!!

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2011-05-15T15:51:00.000-07:00

Study time- getting prepared to speak for “Women Encouraging their Husbands” Night!

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2011-05-14T22:14:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-13T21:46:00.000-07:00

We went on a field trip to Legoland . The kids were excited to go into the water park and get soaked by the big water bucket! Even though it was only 65 out! No thanks. From prior experience with this particular place(http://kitandlaughwithus.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-04-28T08%3A09%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=50 scroll down to Legoland) I decided to bring some extra clothes!! It was a great day!

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2011-05-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

Pryce was doing a little tennis workout outside- told me he needed to get some rays!!

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2011-05-11T21:39:00.000-07:00

BOO!! HA!!