Merry Christmas from the Miles!

The Longest Post of My Life. .

We decided to get out of the house this morning and let the kiddos burn some energy. It was good to get some fresh air, but it was definitely a bit nippy! It's been fun to have the family together. The kids are getting along well and I think the brothers are for the most part :-) By the way, 3 of the 4 "daughters" are expecting! How fun is that? Should be fun next year!

The whole gang (except Mama T and Daddy D of course) -


One sweet little Jack -




Like father like son -


Our precious little guy -


Caily helped walk the doggies :-)



Colt helping push the babies -


The crazy Texans -


Sweet baby girl -


Watching Uncle Daniel fish -


Colt didn't want Lexi to have to walk anymore -

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Gingerbread House Making

The Littles really enjoyed this. Caily was very into the decorating part, but the other 3 were more into the eating-the-candy part! :-) You can see the pics of each holding their own decorated cookie. Colt had about 3 pieces on his - the rest were in his stomach. Crazy kid. They had a blast though! Caily pointed out that we were "making a birthday for Jesus!" So, we all sang Happy Birthday Jesus and I guess His cake is a gingerbread house (made with LOTS of love)?

Save the date. .

This is pretty much the extent of my Christmas decorations this year. Sad, I know. But, when all hope that pregnancy #2 will be better than the first (on the sickness scale that is) are dashed. . . things like this just get put on the back burner. That's right, Baby Miles #2 will be here on his/her Daddy's birthday - June 12th. I'm almost to week 15. I must say I am feeling better this week though! So, thank you Lord :-)

It's been another humbling and teaching experience as far as this "trial." Hard to keep your focus on the many blessings and joys of life (and not strongly dislike those preggos that don't experience any hardship during their "9 months of bliss") when the nausea and vomiting just won't stop. BUT, God uses little things like helping through my shifts at work - those were some of my 'best' days! And showing me people who don't have sight, or warmth during the winter, or parents/husbands who love them!

David has been awesome by the way! He has really done so much - without as much as a murmur or complaint. 4 years ago today he asked me to marry him. . . I would say "YES!" again in a heartbeat (wonder if he would ask again?) haha.

A Few Christmas Pics to Share

Well, here are a few of the pictures that Mom and I tried to get. I must say we had high expectations, but 2 year old cousins that just want to play together don't really do pictures that well. If only a messy room full of toys would be a good back drop. . .