Miller Family Christmas

Carol Channing in the house!

One of Baikal's friends gave her an authentic Carol Channing ventriloquist doll for her birthday. It was a big hit.

Children's service

Baikal wanted to be a donkey for this year's Children's service at our church. My sister and mom made this outfit out of a track suit. They are so crafty!

We're going on a bear hunt

For Baikal's third birthday we went on a bear hunt! The kids got binoculars and maps to find some bears in Grant Park. After all of the bears were found, we headed over to the Millage fountain for story time. What a surprise to see a big bear (Matt in bear costume...I had no idea about this...a total surprise!). After the bear said good bye, we read three stories about bears. Then it was back home to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy cupcakes! A great party!

Dad's home

When Matt comes home, the kids light up! Last night he came home right after bath. The kids gave him a big hug and then were ready to play.

Playdate with Jack

Beth and I took the kids to the Atlanta Zoo for the naming ceremony of the new baby panda. It was Jack's first trip to the zoo. He was unimpressed, and slept most of the time. After the zoo, the Frilingos family came over for lunch. Jack was unimpressed, and slept most of the time.

Meeting Santa

We went to a winter festival on Saturday. The kids enjoyed meeting Santa, well...one of them.

Rybolt turns 1

Rybolt is now a one year old! He enjoyed his cake and eating it too. Baikal gave her little brother a card and enjoyed helping him unwrap and play with his toys. Matt and I are so happy to have him in our lives. He has made 2008 a wonderful year.

Saint Nicholas Dinner

I dress myself

Baikal is learning how to dress herself. Here is one of her head-to-toe ensembles.

Grandmee Visits

We had a great visit from Grandmee Gibson. She and her sister, Aunt Jewel, came by to visit Rybolt. A good time was had by all. I was even able to get the kids to wear matching sweaters.

Riddle me this

Today as I was leaving the house, a tiny troll stopped me.
"You can't pass without answering my riddle," she said.
"Ok," I replied.
"What is yellow and passes through the door?"
"Humm.....a butterfly?"
"No," said the troll (who looked a lot like my 2 year old daughter).
"A banana?"
"Yes, you can pass."

I have no idea where she learned about riddles. This is going to be fun.

Baikal playing: A series

Halloween

Halloween was a lot of fun this year! Hybrid costumes were all the rage. Baikal's Princess Kitty went trick or treating with Katie's Princess Peacock. Baby Ogre stayed behind with mom. Cousin Bill went as Joe the plumber and had a good time trick or treating with the kids.

Rybolt's costumes

Rybolt was given three costumes for Halloween. One was too big, one was too small, and one was just right!

WeeTee's costume

Baikal loves her Princess Kitty costume and wants to wear it all the time. Who can blame her? If I had a princess kitty costume, I would wear it all the time too. Grandma Bookie and Aunt Emilie visited this weekend and brought Baikal's bear, WeeTee, her very own kitty costume. Now Baikal and WeeTee live in Princess Kitty world. What fun! When Rybolt tries to play Princess Kitty with the gang, his roll is confined to Baby Ogre. I think he would make a better Prince Charming (if it wasn't for his tendency to bite).

Princess Kitty: A series

When asked what Baikal wanted to be for Halloween, she said, "Princess Kitty." Courtney's friend, Dawn, made her a beautiful costume. She loves it and wants to wear it all the time! Thank you so much!