Miller time!

We are all getting excited for the next Miller to make his apperance. The most enthusiastic of the bunch is Rybolt. Every morning he rushes into our bedroom, throws off my covers and plants his face right into my stomach. " GOOD MORNING BABY!" he'll shout. This will usually be followed by a zerbert. Baikal has also been excited about the baby's arrival. She will often kiss or hug my belly. I have my last ultrasound next week at week 37. It will be weekly dr appointments after that up until june 15th! Not sure the game plan if i go into labor before that date, but I'll keep you posted!

Spring Festival

Every year at the kids preschool is a spring festival. It is a sweet and simple event where the children sing songs about spring and are given a small seed planted in a little pot. Here is a picture of Rybolt.

Atlanta Fair

We have had a busy spring! The weather has been perfect for picnics and playgrounds. One of our highlights was going to the Atlanta Fair. We all had a blast! The kids enjoyed the rides and I enjoyed the food. Can't wait until next year!

Yard art

Baikal and Rybolt are really enjoying their new yard.


They made a picnic for the fairies, complete with little bowls made out of acorn tops.


They made rock mountian. Baikal said it was a nature sculpture and her art.

Boxes

We've been at our new house for two months and have made really good progress on getting settled in. Here is the box village that Matt made for the kids.

Learning words

I love it when my kids come up with new words or phrases to describe things. Here is a list of the most recent additions:

Swirlpool: when the water goes down the drain and makes a swirl
Eatmeal: what Rybolt calls Oatmeal, 'cause you eat it
Magnifound Glass: what you use to find small things

Welcome to the world Jack Abbott!

Today my first nephew was born!!! Jack Abbott Garvin was welcomed into the world with open arms. Mother and Father are doing great. Photos to come!

How I roll...

Photo curtisy of David Naugle.

First kicks and names

I am 16 weeks pregnant today, January 3 2011. As I was laying down after putting the kids to bed I felt the first kicks. This one maybe small, but like its big siblings, is already learning how to get my attention.
Courtney recently asked both kids if they had a little brother or sister, what they would name it. Baikal said John if it is a boy and Sunshine if it is a girl. Rybolt said Buzz if it is a boy and Woody if it is a girl.

The Millers are moving!!!

It may (or may not) come as a surprise to hear that the Millers are moving!!! We will be moving all of 5 blocks away! Pics coming soon! Update your address books!

New Year! New Baby!

It is a new year! We're pregnant with a new baby! Due to arrive sometime mid June. Gender to be determined. We are thrilled!!!

Christmas Time!

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at the Millers in Greenville. I remembered to pack everything but my camera! Fortunately, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Courtney did. As soon as I get some pics from them, I'll add them here! The big news from Christmas is that I told everyone that the Millers are expecting another gift to be delivered sometime in June! Everyone was surprised!

Let's sing!

Baikal, Baikal, Baikal, you are five years old today.
And now that you are older, we'll play with you all day!

(to the tune of the dreidel song by Laurie Burlington)

Chattanooga weekend

We had a great time in Chattanooga over the Dec. 11th weekend. The first day we went to the aquarium. The kids love it! Then it was over to the Olive Garden for a bridesmaid brunch for Karen Rybolt. The kids loved that too! Later, we enjoyed the rehearsal and dinner with authentic Honduran cuisine. I love that! The next day was the big event. Rybolt was having cold feet about being the ring bearer, but luckily a stand-in was arranged. The wedding between Karen and Marvin was lovely and we all had a great time seeing friends and family. We are so excited to welcome Marvin into the Rybolt family. Hootie Hoo!

Time to sing!

Happy Birthday Rybolt!

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and calls! Here is Rybolt talking to one of his many well wishers. He is three! Yippee!

Last days of fall

Halloween

Cowdog.




A pirate and her parrot.



Buzz and Jessie.




Total count.

Day at the park: A series

Kanuga

We had such a wonderful trip up to Kanuga this year. The weather turned from summer to fall in a snap. The kids enjoyed making smores and apple picking. We enjoyed getting to spend time with new and old friends.