Fun times at Artex

I love going out to Artex.  I don’t get out there near as often as I would like because I always feel like there is stuff around town that needs to be done, but when I do go I always have the best time!  It is so relaxing and the perfect little escape from reality:…..

Taylor and me sitting fireside with vino.  Perfections;)…..

Cole and Stella posing on Papa’s tractor…..

While the boys were hunting the girls decided to hop in Patrick’s truck and go “off-roading”!  So fun!!!!!

Nana and Papa stayed back at the cabin with the kiddos.  I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t have rather been anywhere else…..

Sam, Cole, and Stella getting their grub on…..

Headed home.  Until next time…….

Go Hogs!

Mattie is ready to Call those Hogs:)…..

Poster Child & a little surprise!

Two of Miller's pictures made it into the Families of SMA Family Support & Patient Services brochure. Love seeing that sweet face:)!

Mika Beth found this surprise picture of Miller in an old folder this morning and shared it with me. I can't even begin to tell you how much this looks like Mattie. I was holding Mattie while she was sleeping when I received the picture and when I looked down at her it was literally as if I was holding Miller. They could be twins. Definitely a bittersweet feeling, but I wouldn't have it any other way...

Aloha, from Miller in Maui!

Bud and Peg went to Maui!  This was a trip they bought at Cupcakes & Cocktails last year so they made sure to take Miller along with them:)…..

Cole’s Artwork

Cole was so proud to show me the heart he drew with "Miller" all around it. Sweet boy has been talking about Miller more than ever lately. I know he misses his baby brother:(.

Camo is for Boys!

Good Morning & School Pics

Good Morning from Mattie:)…..

I don’t even know what to think about this school picture.  LOL!!!  Did they really think that was a “natural” smile?  I mean, I don’t expect school pictures to be good, but let’s at least try to get a normal smile from the boy!  I can hear him saying “CHEEEEEZE” just by looking at the pic.  Hahahahah!!!!!

Little Sister/Big Brother

Sweet Little Sister:)…..

While Little Sister was at home hanging with momma, Big Brother was at Artex with Patrick doing “boy things”.  I’m not sure what Cole and Sam had just been told in the 2nd picture, but neither of them appeared to be too happy about it…..

Mattie says “Hello” and Sleeping in her Big Girl bed!

Flag Football, Chilling & Blue Jean Baby

Fun times at Flag Football:)…..

Chilling in the Boppy Lounger….

Blue Jean Baby…..

Circle of Life Donation

Another proud day for The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation! We presented Circle of Life with another $15,000 to go towards the Capital Campaign for the new Circle of Life Hospice Home at Legacy Village being built in Bentonville. THANK YOU to our supporters for making this possible. Because of you, Miller continues to touch lives as his legacy lives on:)....

The stepping stone that is placed in the atrium garden at Circle of Life Hospice in memory of Miller:).

23 Days Old

Miller LOVED his musical sea horse and Mattie loves hers just as much. Here they are, both 23 days old. Love these babies so much…..

Peg loving…..

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Mattie is wearing Miller's hand-me-down gown and dreaming about her sweet big brother on National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We love and miss you today and every day Miller McNeil...

Cole’s 1st Deer/Girl Camo/Meeting Bailey

Cole got his 1st deer this weekend.  Well, not really.  Patrick actually shot it, but Cole was with him so he has claimed it as his own;).  Such fun memories for these 2 boys!

While the boys were at Artex Mattie requested that I put her pink camo socks on her…..

Brandon and Stacey brought Miss Bailey over to meet Mattie.  Bailey is at such a fun age and is just so cute and smiley all the time!  Mattie obviously wasn’t being very friendly.  LOL!

Polka Dots & Noah’s Birthday Party

Love this little polka dot outfit:)….

A father/son game of baseball at Noah’s birthday party…..

Cardinal Baseball

Just watching a little Cardinal Baseball:)…..