The Millers

Baby E Photo Shoot

2010-03-18T15:31:00.005-05:00

Here are some preview pictures for everyone. Baby E was so adorable. Thankyou for the opportunity to capture this special time for you guys. Enjoy her!

Hands On Fun! I Heart Faces photo challenge.

2010-02-23T16:51:00.006-06:00

The kids LOVE playing with Daddy!! And, it is the highlight of his day! :)

Big Brother Beren

2010-01-29T23:07:00.003-06:00

As crazy and "all boy" as Beren is, he has a softer side and just adores his baby sisters. I love Nessa's face in this one!

Lorien looses her tooth

2010-01-23T14:37:00.004-06:00

Lorien lost one of her top front teeth this Tuesday. She was very excited, and after showing it off to everyone, immediately placed her tooth in a kleenex and hid it under her pillow. The next morning, she was amazed to find 2 quarters in the kleenex. Since we don't do the "tooth fairy", she knew that Monte or I had slipped her the money. She asked how we could be so sneaky. She said

How much does Vala like powdered doughnuts?

2010-01-15T22:13:00.004-06:00

Tonight, the small group was over for supper and prayer. As things were winding down, I walked back into the kitchen and was greeted by a two year old with a face full of powdered sugar. Vala was carrying the bag of powdered doughnuts. "All done, doughnuts." she stated, matter-a-factly. I looked in the bag. It was completely empty!I took her back into the living room and we all had a big laugh as

Nessa

2010-01-15T21:56:00.003-06:00

Alright, so I kind of forgot to post anything. I'm a bad mother! But, here she is. Nessa Faith Miller was born on August 30th at 10:52PM 7lbs 7oz . . . . and now she's four months old! :) She is such a good baby, for which I am so thankful. I've been a bit overwhelmed with five, but the Lord has taught me so much and continues to reveil to me more of what is really in my heart (Yuck!!) and then

Dusting off the cobwebs to announce . . .

2009-08-29T20:20:00.002-05:00

Wow, dusting off the cobwebs of this site! Sorry that we haven't updated anyone via this blog site for almost a year. But, we are expecting the arrival of Miller child #5 any day now and will post pictures on this blog when he/she arrives. So, we'll update you soon.

Happy Birthday Vala!

2008-12-10T21:59:00.003-06:00

Vala is one! She's walking, talking (a few words only mom can understand), and destined to be the class clown! Since we homeschool, I guess that means the family clown. She LOVES to find out what makes people laugh and do it over and over again. She's also begun the dreaded tantrums whenever something doesn't go her way. Lord help us to discipline with wisdom and guide her little heart to

Vala at 9 1/2 months

2008-09-25T10:57:00.008-05:00

Oh yes, Vala is into everything! As if keeping the house clean wasn't already impossible, she now adds to the ridiculously overwhelming task by pulling down everything her little hands are unfortunate enough to get hold of. At least the books on the bookshelf in the background were actually ON the bookshelf. She loves to pull them all off when I'm not looking (and for concerned people, I don't

Vala

2008-08-27T11:41:00.004-05:00

Thought family might like to see a cute video of Vala crawling and pulling up at almost 8 months. She just turned 9 months and can now stand on her own, but is not taking steps. She also just learned how to wave and clap her hands. She's starting to respond to "No" and is also making ba-ba and da-da sounds. She loves to watch your mouth talk and try to imitate the sounds. What a cutie!

School is underway!

2008-08-27T10:39:00.004-05:00

Well, the first week and a half of school is behind us. We've had a good start in general, though we are still trying to really get into the swing of things. And, of course, with four children 6 and under, there will always be tweaking to do. Plus, I'm still learning new things as a teacher and constantly adjusting my philosophy on teaching in light of what I'm learning.Our ideal schedule looks a

Gearing up for school

2008-08-16T21:21:00.003-05:00

Well, it's that time of year again. We're starting school on Monday. We've had a good break this summer, but we're all looking forward to getting back into a routine again. Lorien told me yesterday, "Mom, you never read to us anymore." so, I know they're ready for school to start back up! I'm looking forward to it too. This summer I read a book called: Teaching the Trivium- Christian

Colorado Trip

2008-07-30T15:07:00.009-05:00

As I mentioned in another entry, in June, we took a family vacation to Colorado Springs to visit Monte's brother, Andy, and his wife Angela. It was a wonderful trip and we all had a great time!We went camping at a KOA (the highest in the nation) up in the mountains where we hiked and enjoyed smores (and yes, Beren enjoyed shoveling dirt). Angela, thanks for finding warm clothes for the kids! We

New Van

2008-07-22T17:24:00.006-05:00

Well, goodbye faithful friend! Our van bit the dust . . . on our way to Omaha. Monte's dad graciously came and rescued us off of the side of the interstate. We stuffed ourselves and our luggage into his car and drove the rest of the way to Elmwood, NE where they live. That was the last time we saw our van. *sad* Well, when it was time to head home, Monte's Aunt Connie lent us her S.U.V. and

Last School Year

2008-07-12T13:19:00.010-05:00

Sorry to all of you who have been waiting for updates . . . for four months. I'm finally getting around to it. This may be boring to some of you, so if it is too long, just skip to the pictures at the end. But, many of you have asked how our school year went, so I'll give you an idea of what school is like at our house-- not that it won't change as we change; that's part of the beauty of

Timberline Church Update

2008-03-05T10:58:00.003-06:00

Here is our church update: Timberline is an official e-free church in the central district as of Monday! Praise God! He is doing great things as always! We are seeking to love God, love others, and serve the world together. That is the simple vision God has given the pastors and we're striving to follow Jesus' example as disciples and disciple makers.We've seen people come to Christ and others

One Week Old

2007-12-01T15:06:00.001-06:00

It's hard to believe it's already been a week since she was born! Well, for those who want to know, I'll give a brief sketch of the labor story. All my "nesting" energy went into cooking Thanksgiving dinner! Since we couldn't travel, this would be our first Thanksgiving with just our little family all by ourselves-- and, therefore, my first chance to cook the meal all by myself. :) So, I cooked a

Vala Hope is Here!!!

2007-12-01T14:12:00.001-06:00

Vala Hope MillerBorn November 23rd at 4:43am6lbs. 9oz. and 19'' longShe suprised us by coming two and a half weeks early! We're so glad she's here!! God is good!!!

Church Update

2007-08-27T21:46:00.001-05:00

Well, Timberline Church had it's first annual "church business meeting" where we reflected on and praised the Lord for all the wonders and heart-changing works He's done over the past few months. And, WOW! Praise the Lord for His mercy and grace to us all!Monte and I prayed for a long time over what role the Lord wanted Monte to fill at Timberline. He has been serving on the leadership team up

Nienna turns two!

2007-08-04T10:59:00.001-05:00

Well, our current "baby" of the family just turned the corner into toddlerhood. Nienna Joy turned two on Wednesday. She blew out all . . . well, both of her candles out all by herself. She received her own booster seat and can now join the rest of the family at the table, which she loves (although it's a lot more mess for mom).She's really started to develop her own personality, which is so fun

Andy and Angela's Wedding

2007-08-03T16:43:00.004-05:00

Andy's big day finally came. The whole family gathered in Colorado Springs for Andy and Angela's wedding. Since we got there a little early, we took a day to see the sights also. We all went to a museum, at some ethnic food (pizza), and hiked in the hills behind Andy's house.The day of the wedding we all got ready, divided up in cars, and took off into the mountains. It was about an hours drive,

Mountain Men

2007-06-18T12:57:00.001-05:00

Spring, that magical time of year when a young man's fancy turns to mountain climbing. Monte and Tim, being young men, heard the call of the Rockies and answered, visiting Andy in Colorado Springs in late April.They spent their time jeeping, climbing, throwing rocks off cliffs, playing poker, and helping Andy put up awnings at his dental

Nienna tries her hand at make-up

2007-03-12T22:45:00.001-05:00

. . . or should I say her lips? She really did a pretty good job. She just needs to learn where mascara normally goes and she'll be a pro. Although, I can see that we're going to have a little issue with vanity. She spent the next five minutes making kissey faces at herself in the mirror.

Hey, Hey, We're Still Alive!

2007-03-10T18:01:00.002-06:00

We Survived the Long Winter.Well, the snow is FINALLY starting to melt. Today was a balmy, 50 degree day! We look forward to getting the kids outside to play more and being able to see the neighbors outside again. We have a wonderful neighborhood and anticipate another fun spring and summer.A lot has happened since we started school in August. We had a lot of fun with school this year, but since

Lorien's First Day of School

2006-10-06T15:08:00.001-05:00

Lorien was so excited to hear that she would be starting Kindergarten this year! For many reasons we have made the decision to home school our kids. We haven't decided exactly how long we are going to keep them at home, but at least through grade school, and probably Jr. High also. We have a few years to evaluate and see which road each child should travel. This year we are using the "My Father's

"Is Daddy flying in a hot air balloon?"

2006-08-06T14:57:00.002-05:00

We drove a few miles out of town to a balloon festival with some friends on Friday night and watched about 40 hot air balloons take to the sky. It was an amazing sight! The kids were glued.Monte left for a business trip today, and when I told Beren that Daddy was leaving, he asked, "Is he flying in a hot air balloon?"

Nienna turns one!

2006-08-03T17:36:00.001-05:00

Nienna Joy turned one year old on Tuesday, August 1st. She's been taking steps for a while, but started really walking around the day before her birthday so she could show off for everybody at her birthday party. On Tuesday, we were surrounded by most of our closest friends in Des Moines to celebrate. We dug into the cake and ice cream, none with as much gusto as Nienna! The cake isn't in this

Camping- what are we thinking?!!

2006-07-27T16:08:00.001-05:00

Are we crazy or just stupid? Yes, I'm one of those people dumb enough to try camping (in tents) with two little kids and a baby. Well, believe it or not, I actually enjoy it. It's great to be outside around nature, and it's impossible not to think about the majesty of God when you're looking into a night full of stars. Monte humors me and agrees to one camping trip per year.This year we were

Welcome to the Miller Family Blog!

2006-07-08T17:51:00.000-05:00

We just put this together today, so sorry for the messiness (we're not too good at it yet). But, this way family and friends can see what's going on in our lives and not feel so cut off (since we're way the heck out here in Des Moines, IA). :) We hope all of you are doing well. Write us a note and tell us how you're doing if you have time. Hope you enjoy!

Kids at Grandpa and Grandma's House

2006-07-08T17:10:00.001-05:00

We had fun at Monte's parents' house over the 4th of July weekend. The kids (especially Beren) had fun splashing in a little pool and playing with their cousin, Bree. We got to see Great Grandpa and Grandma Rikli, play with aunts and uncles, and take a trip into Elmwood to visit Great Grandpa and Grandma Miller. The rest of the time was spent enjoying Grandma's cooking and hearing many a good

Monte's New Truck

2006-07-08T16:13:00.000-05:00

Monte just bought a '93 Toyota pickup (the other car in the driveway is not ours). Galadriel sports the minivan look.

Garden Fun!

2006-07-08T15:55:00.000-05:00

We have had fun digging, planting, and watching our little garden this summer. I've never grown ANYTHING before. So, this is really fun! The kids had a blast digging, and they love helping me water the plants

Funtastic Days

2006-07-08T15:12:00.000-05:00

Millers at the Grimes annual Funtastic Days! Funnel cakes are SOOOO GOOD! We enjoyed climbing in a fire engine, eating, riding rides, and attending a Chris Rice concert in the park with our friends, the Conners.

VBS

2006-07-08T15:01:00.000-05:00

Lorien got to go to VBS this year for the first time. She loved it! Beren was in the nursery and got to do a lot of activities too. On Wednesday, Lorien took her friend, Olivia Petche with her.

Roszel Family Reunion

2006-07-08T11:41:00.000-05:00

The Millers had a great time down in Nickerson, KS at the Roszel family reunion on June 10th. Great Grandpa and Grandma Roszel and Papa and Nana had a wonderful time seeing grandkids. Cousins had fun playing. Everyone had a blast at the Hedricks Exotic Animal Farm.