First Security Christmas Party

I’m sad I didn’t take any pictures at Patrick’s work Christmas Party, but after the party we met up with Brittney and TJ to have drinks at Bonefish:)…..

“Millerisms”

I love when people share their “Miller sightings”.  I wish I could share and document all of them, but sometimes I’m scatter brained and loose track.  It makes me SO happy to get text, Facebook messages, and emails of pictures of “Miller”.  Here are a few that I have received over the last month…..

I got this text message from my friend Amber:

“Cy made a hand turkey and realized he made /\/\/\/\/\ too!!! He's been writing "I'm with miller" everywhere now! :). Happy thanksgiving little man!”

I got this from my Facebook friend, Rachel:

“oh hey miller!”

My friend, Kathy, emailed me these pics.  She was on a work trip and noticed “Miller” on this Christmas tree.  The first picture is what made her notice the /\/\/\/\/\, then the second picture shows it all lit up…..

All Star Football

A few weeks ago I got this email from a friend of ours:

Hey y’all,

I just wanted to share a little something with you.  As I mentioned, my son Jaxen, is playing All Star football currently with an organization in Bentonville.  We are practicing 4 days a week for 3 hours each night.  These kids are incredibly dedicated and talented little boys.  I always feel like God puts you exactly where you’re supposed to be and when and with whom.  I noticed that one of the mom’s on Jaxen’s team at the beginning of the season was wearing an “I’m with Miller” hat, I winked at her and said “Hey, I love your hat”, she smiled and said “Thanks”.  That little boy was also asked to play on the same All Star team as Jaxen.  Myers is his name and he recently broke his collar bone and now obviously won’t be able to play in the tournament in Tulsa this weekend.  Anyway, his mom, Sara Burch, emailed us all this morning.  They purchased 25 “I’m with Miller” bracelets from Gap and will be giving them out for all the boys to wear this weekend in Tulsa at our banquet dinner on Friday night.  Her point is to let the kids know how to come together and show love and support through really hard times and she hopes to bring the boys closer together through this.  This team of boys has only been playing together for a week and a half at this point.  I’m excited to see how briefly sharing this story with a group of 7-9 year old boys will affect them.  I can’t wait to take a ton of pictures of this for you and share them. 

I’ll keep you posted.  I hope ya’ll have a fantastic day in this beautiful weather.  I feel amazing things happening with you guys!

Love ya!

Is that not amazing?  What a sweet, sweet gesture.  Both of these women have hearts of gold!  I also must mention that the reason we have gotten to know Nicole (who the email was from) is because she has offered to help us put together a walk in memory of Miller.  Such selfless individuals!  We are blessed beyond measure. 

Here are some pictures of the All Star Football Team.  The first picture is of them at their banquet dinner the night before the game.  You can see some of their Miller bracelets:)!  The second picture is them getting ready to run through their sign at the game.  Look in the lower left corner and you’ll see they put the /\/\/\/\/\ logo on there:)…..

Heaven & Nature Sing!

If you live in the NWA area and don’t have plans on Friday December 16th, please consider attending this event.  Thank you, to Father John for offering to do this for us!

Ellie’s Turns 3!

Ellie’s birthday party was tons of fun!  It was a music themed party, so Shaky Bugs came and provided great entertainment for a rowdy group of kiddos!

Shaky Bugs herself…..

This picture will definitely be in their wedding video one day…..

These videos are hilarious…..

McCoy on the guitar.  I think Shaky Bugs might hire him…..

A Christmas Story

Amber and I loaded up the boys and went to Springfield to stay with the Ross’.  Kim and Anna Claire treated us to tickets to see The Christmas Story.  It was so much fun!  After the play we went back home and got the kiddos bathed, had a glass of wine, and ordered pizza.  Then us girls headed out on the town for a nice dinner while “Super Dad David” kept all of the kids back home:)! 

William didn’t want to go to the play, but we got to hang out with him (and Woody & Buzz) afterwards…..

THANK YOU to the GWBC

We want to say THANK YOU to the Gobble Wiffle Ball Classic board members who presented a check for $1,000 to The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation today. The Gobble will always be with Miller!

Schoool pics

For some reason school pictures always crack me up!  They are precious, but hilarious!  We didn’t get real “dolled up” for these pics, and you can tell from the looks of the 3rd picture that I certainly didn’t think his bottom half was going to be photographed;)!     

Our 3 year old little school boy:)…..

sweet pose…..

Can you believe how LONG he is?  He is getting SO big!  Very bittersweet for this mama!