I'M BACK -DENVER, CHICAGO, UTAH AND CALIFORNIA

Hello everyone! I'm back! It's been four months since my last post, so I've got a bit of catching up to do. As usual, it has been a time full of travels, grandchildren and of course a little plastic surgery. Oh, where to start. I guess January 2008 is where I left off, so that's where I'll begin.

DENVER AND CHICAGO- JANUARY '08

After returning from California over Christmas, I was home only a few days when I jetted off to Denver to spend 5 days with the Christoffersons and then off to Chicago for 5 days with the Brinkerhoffs. Mmmm! Denver and Chicago in January. I must be nuts. Oh ya, I wanted to see my grandchildren. I've posted some pics of the kids. I was able to see Spencer and Annie both play basketball and they were both awesome. G-man and Logan are the handsomest little guys and so much fun!

Spencer looking so handsome in his glasses!

What a pretty, happy girl you are Annie!

Garett and Logan-could they be any cuter?

Jackson, Natalie, Brady and Reecey all dressed up for Church.

Look at those huge eyes!

HAWAII-JAN & FEB '08

The end of January and first of February Don and I were off to Hawaii. The first week was spent in Maui so Don could attend a dental seminar and then week two we met Jim and Sherri in KoOlina at our timeshare. It was delightful, but not as warm as usual. We still managed to get in alot of work-outs, spa time and pool time and the guys golfed, and golfed and golfed some more. It was so fun and with a cold snap in Calgary and more snow in Utah while we were gone we managed to enjoy ourselves. Sorry, no pics of Hawaii.

CALIFORNIA, HERE I COME

On the way home I went to SoCal for a couple of days to see the Irvine kids and to check on our house (good excuse don't you think). Heather came to visit with Brookie and Josh so I got to see everyone but Tyler. I took a few pictures of the kids, and of course, Gracie. She had grown so much since Christmas and is the smiliest, happiest, chubbiest little baby. She's beautiful!! What else can I say?

She is so darn cute with that smiley little twinkle.

Joshie just loves Gracie!

The happy Nana!!

Amber is such a good BIG SISTER.

SURGERY-FEB '08

After California, it was home to have some plastic surgery. You thought I was kidding, right? Well, maybe those of you who know me didn't think I was. Anyway, ever since my breast cancer six years ago I have wanted "the girls" to be even. I also had alot of scar tissue, so after a consult with a plastic that works with the cancer center, I was finally able to get it done, with a little reduction thrown in foe good measure. Just so you know, the pictures were taken about 10 days post-op so there is still lots of swelling, which is now gone. "The girls" look fabulous and I'm very pleased. It did mean I had to stay home for six weeks, but it was worth it.

"The Girls" are looking good.

A lot swollen under the arms, but definitely an improvement

UTAH, BLESSING AND PALM SPRINGS-MARCH AND APRIL '08

The end of March I was off again to Utah to visit Julie, TJ and the kids. We are so excited to have them back out West. They are renting a home in Lehi, but will take possession of their new home in Highland next week. I've thrown in some pictures of the kids. They are so cute and Reecey knew her Nana and just grinned and grinned. She is so beautiful, with the most incredible blue eyes. Like Grace, she is so happy and just an angel. How fun to have these two little girls so close in age.

Brady gets the best "bedhead"

All dressed up in his "Pirate" scarf.

Gongy and Reecey!

I met Don at the SLC airport and we flew to SoCal to attend Gracie's baby blessing. Marilee and Annie came in for the weekend, as well, and stayed with us. It was so much fun. Annie was able to meet up with her friend Sloan, who had just moved from Denver to California. The girl's loved shopping together and Marilee and Veronica (Sloan's mom) had a great visit as well. From there we were off to Palm Springs with Jim and Sherri for a week of fun in the sun (again).

Marilee and Annie on their "girls weekend"

How fun to have Annie-girl come for the weekend

I love having daughters!

Annie and Sloan in their matching outfits from Justice.

What a cute family and there are so many of them.

Blessing Day!
What a beauty!!!

She looks just like Marin. It's unbelievable!

Uncle Kevin and the kids put on a "Play" after the blessing

FRESNO-APRIL '08

I stayed in SoCal after Don went home and made a quick trip to Fresno to see the Emplesteins. I've posted some pics of the kids. We went to Tyler's baseball game and nearly fried in the heat. It was so fun to see him play. Brooklynn is so enthusiastic about life and Josh is just so darn cute. He followed me everywhere (even the bathroom) He is starting to talk a bit more and is certainly two.

Brookie in front of Heather's roses. Both are so beautiful!

Josh just loves baseball-what a clown!

He also enjoys a good popcicle.

Tyler all decked out in his uniform-PLAY BALL!!

UTAH AGAIN-MAY '08

Don came back for a weekend, I stayed a few more days, then home to the snow and cold (in April). This past week Don and I went to Utah again, as he hadn't seen Julie, TJ and kids since their move to Utah. We had a fun time and have I mentioned how excited we are to have them back out West? Oh ya, I think I did.

Well, that's a brief outline of the trips, travels and adventures of the Miller's. Poor Don stays home so much while I travel the world to see our children and grandchildren and I'm so grateful he is so patient and understanding. I think, however, he has had enough alone time, since he has made the decision to retire in 2010. We are planning and preparing for the big event and are so looking forward to this time together. Perhaps another mission is in our future. We'll see!