Could she be any cuter? I don't think so!

A nostalgic trip to Wisconsin

Mom, Sue, Andrea and I went to Wisconsin for the wedding of Katie and Travis.  We had a fantastic time and crammed a lot into the 6 days we were there.  We shopped, laughed, went down memory lane and wondered why we moved  - till we swatted mosquitos every 15 seconds!  Then we remembered , oh yeah, we hate humidity and bugs!  The wedding was beautiful, as was the bride.  Cyndy and Buzz were so proud and we felt honored to be there.  

Lake Mendota

Bonnie, Lee, Sue and Mom

Gram cuts a rug with Matthew - wow - he's tall (or is grandma just short?)

Sue, Mom, Lee and me

The house I grew up in - until I was 12. (418 Washburn Place in Madison)

Cyndy, Lee and Andrea

Sisters, Kristin and Katie

Chip's daughter Kaia and Grandma

Chip, Kaia, Karisa, Zane and Colt

A unique way to get to the reception

Travis pedaled Katie while she rode side-saddle from Cottage Grove to UW in Madison - about 40 minutes away.  It was hot and muggy but they loved it!  Hey, they're young!

A Sunday with family

Aunt Marilyn came from WI and Tobias from CA so we had a cookout.  It was lots of fun to get together and we all enjoyed the afternoon on our deck.  Jeff always does a great job cooking on the grill and everyone pitched in to make it a yummy meal.  Afterwards Marilyn and Jeff played a couple rounds of Scrabble, each winning a game.  She is pretty serious about her games so it was fun to tease her.  Scott stayed home with the 6 puppies, Tauna had pink-eye (yuck) so they didn't come and Melissa and Spencer both had to work - we missed them all.  Someday we'll have Sundays together again!

Andrea meets Abbie for the first time

Jim and Tobias

Cute Mason - 6 years old

Regan got teased by Uncle Jim cuz she has a cell phone (with lots of texts from boys!)

Aunt Marilyn visits from Wisconsin - we had a fun time with her

Our annual Lagoon outing

We can't get our kids excited about going to the Living Scripture Lagoon day, but luckily for us, Jax and Bay love to go with us.  My favorite rides are the Tidal Wave and the white roller coaster.  I got Bailey to go on the roller coaster with me for the first time this year.  He was hesitant at first, and even started to cry, but by the time we pulled it to the station, he was hooked!  He wouldn't go on the Tidal Wave though, maybe next year huh Bay?  Jeff and Jax went on Wicked and LOVED it - though for the next 2 days Jeff had to go to bed early saying "that ride really took it out of me"!  It was a fun day with our cute grandboys and we look forward to it every year - thanks LSI!

I have quite a few handsome guys in my life but these are 3 of my favorites!

Waiting for Rattlesnake Rapids

Watch out - Jaxson is a hot rod!

Jeff and Bailey at the Young Chev raceway at Lagoon

June 29, 2008 - Jaxson turns ELEVEN!!!!

Yikes, where did the years go?  How can he be so old already!  I was only 40 when he was born and though I may look it, I don't feel that much older!  We have loved every minute of being Jaxson's grandparents.  He has brought us so much joy and happiness.  We are very proud of him and can't wait to make lots more memories with him.  He is one very special boy.  We love you Jax!!!

The Birthday Boy

Colby liked the slide - inside AND out - he tried climbing up it on the outside too!

Julie, Spencer, Jacob, Jon, Josh and Amy

We sure love our Jax!

What a beautiful family!

Hogle Zoo

Colby, Melissa, Bailey, Julie and Jaxson

Our Three Grandsons

Yeah- Josh made it to Utah!

Merry-go-rounding with Jax, Julie and Colby

Jax helps shade Abbie

We hadn't been to the zoo for a couple of years so it was cool to see the renovations they've made.  We had such fun with all four of our grandkids together for the first time - though we never got a photo - duh!  Jaxson, Bailey and Colby did a good job of wearing us out and we saw most of the exhibits before getting just too darn hot and tired to finish!  Josh arrived in Utah about half way through the day so he and Jeff joined us.  It's great to have our Boston kids here!

Miller Family Reunion

Watch out - Jaxson is driving the golf cart!

Melissa and Colby

Proof positive that Josh held Abbie - once!

Time to Dosey-doe - I can't do it or spell it well!

All of us in one place at the same time - it was "funderful"!

Golfers:  Jacob, Paul, Melanie, Jeff, Grandpa and Den 

Spencer, Melissa, Amy and Jonathan

Is it the Pope or Grandpa?

Sweet, sleepy Abbie

The ones who started it all - Ruth and Ivan!

Well, we pulled it off!  It was a long process trying to figure out what to do and how to do it, but the reunion was a great success.  Thanks to all who helped make it so!  It started off with (of course) a golf tournament, then a pizza picnic at Grandma & Grandpa's house.  From there we went bowling at Logan Lanes where we did some "Crazy Cowboy Bowling".  It was great fun and everyone enjoyed ourselves.  Next came a yummy dinner and square dancing.  It was hot and we all got nice and sweaty!  Saturday we had a great breakfast prepared by Steve & Joni's boys and our boys - thanks guys.  Fishing at Roundy's pond filled our afternoon, along with slipping and sliding at the park for the kids.   It was a fun-filled couple of days and we loved being with our family, catching up on everyones news.  Joni and I passed the mantle on to Rosie and Jeannie who will plan the next one - good luck girls!  Here are a few of my favorite photos from the weekend.