Cute kids in Boston

Amy, Abbie & I flew to Boston (thanks Tauna!) to help Julie after she had emergency surgery.  It's been such fun to entertain Colby so she can rest.  We've explored Boston a little bit as it's Amy's first time here.  We've ridden the train (the "T") a few times, gone shopping and to the Children's Museum.  Colby loves it and counted down the hours till it was finally time to go.  It's only $1 on Friday nights (regularly $12) so though it's crowded, it's worth it to save that much.  Abbie loved the infant area that's all padded and just meant for crawling babies.  She met a few new friends and they all had fun chewing on each others toys before mom's could snatch them out of mouths!

Julie is relaxing and sleeping as much as she can.  She isn't able to do anything with us and we miss her as a tour guide!  She's been doing it for 8 years and is so good at it.  Today we're going to walk the Freedom Trail and see the history of Boston.  I've done it 3 or 4 times but it's still fun.  It's been so cold here, but today it's going to be in the upper 40's - the warmest day yet!  Abbie and I have caught a cold somehow and she especially doesn't feel good.  She's such a good baby though and motors along with whatever we're doing.  Colby is great too and even endured shopping downtown for a few hours.  As long as there's a train ride involved - he's there!

Colby climbing up a 3-story structure at the Children's Museum - brave boy!

Abbie makes new friends and tastes everything!

The Train Master

Abbie's first plane ride - she was so good - even though it was a "red-eye".

Our cute 3-year-old says "Oh sure, sure, sure", when we ask him (some) questions!

Oldies but Goodies

My job/pleasure for the past few months has been to put in date order and edit about 5,500 photos that were previously on negatives.  I had them put on cd's at Costco (which cost a small fortune but was totally worth it!  It's been such a blast to see them and reminisce.  Our kids grew up right before my eyes and several of them made me cry!  Going down memory lane was such fun.  I'll post them a few at a time - so tune in occasionally for more!  Enjoy.

Bond, James Bond

This is the office building we went to celebrate the 10th anniversary of.  It's 75 years old and was set to be torn down when Jeff's boss decided to renovate it and rent it out.  It is very cool inside and one of the premiere office buildings in Columbus - with a 96% occupancy. 

My fancy hair-do from the back!

James - I mean Jeff eating an oyster something or other!

We're happy together!

Jeff and I flew to Columbus for a Black Tie Gala, celebrating the 10th anniversary of an office building that his boss owns.  I borrowed a dress from Cynthia and Jeff borrowed David's tux and we had an elegant and fun evening.  Jeff looked so handsome and I just look FAT!  I'm going to put a picture of me on the fridge or someplace I can see it regularly to remind me not to eat!  We had a really nice weekend together and though we didn't find much to do in Columbus, we loved being together.

We flew home early to get ready for being in Logan for mom's treatments that started today.  She is in surgery now and will go to chemo and radiation right after she's out of the recovery room.  It is going to be so hard to watch her suffer, as I'm sure she will.  We all love her so much and wish she didn't have to go through this.  I would gladly trade places with her in a heartbeat.  She has been amazingly strong and positive throughout the past month, waiting for her treatment to start, but yesterday her nervousness showed.  Her blood pressure was really high this morning.  

Oops, she just got out of surgery so I'll quit now.

Pumpkin Carving

Our kids came over for pizza and pumpkin carving.  We had a fun night eating, creating, wrestling, holding Abbie, and talking politics!  We always miss Jake, Josh, Julie & Colby at our gatherings though.  Why do we have to live so far away?  We'd love to see our 3 year old Colby in his cowboy costume.  Stay tuned, maybe Julie will send us a picture we can upload to share.

Jeremy and Bailey's creation

Jaxson and Grandpa carved the headless horseman

As you can see, the boys worked really hard on their pumpkins!

Jeremy asking Abbie who she's voting for!

Proof that Jax DID help!

Spencer & Melissa each carved their own but Melissa's favorite part is cleaning out the pumpkin - yuck - I hate that part!  Glad she likes it though.

Our little dolly!  I bought this little dress (24 month) to put in a "dress-up" box for future fun but Amy decided to try it on her and as you can see, Abbie LOVED it and we did too!

My mom and her four daughters!

Bonnie, Mom, Lee

Karen & Sue

We aren't all together very often, but Lee flew in from Wisconsin so we thought we'd better take the opportunity to have a family picture taken with Andrea as the photographer.

Mom and her two sons

Jim, Mom and Jeff

The whole fam in mom's backyard - we love autumn!

My Mom

Just want to show you a picture of my beautiful, brave mom.  She had a biopsy Tuesday and we now have heard the worst words you can hear.  My mom has cancer.  I can't even think about life without her.  She is the best, most loving and wonderful mom and grandma in the world.  She isn't scared or worried about herself, just doesn't want to leave her family.  That's what makes her cry.  She wanted to watch her great-grandchildren grow up.  Can't write anymore.  I love you mom.

We love September!

Last night we went to Jordan's Eagle Court of Honor.  He's such a great young man (I really wanted to say kid but he is grew up so fast!) and we're so proud of him.  He's getting ready to go on a mission in February so he's a busy guy.

I'm tending Abbie and took our picture together, isn't she a doll?  Notice her headband - Amy usually has one on her and she looks adorable in them.

I went in to check on Abbie a few minutes after she fell asleep and this is how I found her.  She had first pulled the flower off her headband (you can see it on our bed above her head) then pulled it down over her eyes.  Julie says she must be a true Miller cuz she likes it dark when she sleeps!

Jeff and I celebrated our birthdays last week and we had a very fun time.  Jeff and our kids cooked dinner for me on my day and I kidnapped him on his.  We went to the Hilton, had massages and relaxed, but once again decided there's no place like home!