Christmas Present

Santa visited Grandmas today and I think Harper was most intrigued by her new pottery wheel. Just last weekend we went to Silver Dollar City and she watched the potters make bowls and cups. So we quickly busted it all out and got our hands dirty. I say we, but the we is actually Mommy, Harper, and aunt Mel. Just watch them at work:

Home of the Cowboys

Today we loaded up with Grandma and Boppy and headed up to Stillwater for the OSU vs Baylor football game. This day was much neater though, it was Owen's first OSU football game. We got to Stillwater early enough to catch the walk around and some of the fan friendly booths outside Boone Pickens Stadium. When it comes to OSU games Harper is an old pro, but she was very excited to wear her cheerleader outfit again. She was also excited when she got to get her face air-brush painted. Like a good little cowboy she chose to have "I love my Cowboys" painted on her cheek. After these festivities we headed around to the south side of the stadium to go in, when we rounded the corner by Gallagher Iba arena Owen caught a glimpse of the stadium and squealed with excitement. Both kids did wonderfully at the game, and both loved seeing Bullet run out onto the field, fortunately the Cowboys scored a lot so the kids got to see lots of Bullet. It was a great day spent with the family in a town I truly love and have so many fond memories of. We are well on our way to growing to dedicated cowboys. Ps- I gave Harper the things not to do in college speech as we were walking by Animal House. I figure it's never too early to plant the seed.

Owen and Daddy Fun

Recently Owen and I were playing outside while Harper and Melissa were at dance. We did all of the usual play things, swinging, chasing the dogs, getting dirty, and then dragging toys from the garage. Finally Owen decided that he wanted to go up and play in the playhouse. But before climbing the ladder he decided to play peek-a-boo through the ladder. This is the image I captured:



This picture is great because you can tell he is smiling without even seeing his mouth.

I think her tractors sexy

Yes, the title is correct. And yes that picture is undoctored. That is my beautiful wife driving her Dad's tractor. Those of you who know her may or may not know she does have this side. And this is only one of the reasons why I adore her.

Friday Night in the Hometown

What could be better than great weather, Friday night football, and family? Nothing. We got to spend last night together enjoying the Yukon Mustang domination. You definitely have a great sense of pride having a wonderful family and being at a hometown football game. You also can't help but be taken back to your high school days. I always remember that time fondly because that's where our little family started. You never expect to be bringing your kids back to those games, but it is awesome to be able to share that with them and see them get excited about the Millers! I look forward to another season of football family Friday nights!

Kindergarten?

Tomorrow my baby girl will go to her first day of kindergarten. I am not sure whether I am supposed to be excited or nervous. In reality I am both, I am excited for Harper because I know how much she loves learning and being with her friends. But I am nervous because this means my little girl is officially starting school. Yes she has already been in "school" for two years, but she will now be in school with kids who have never been in school. I wonder how this will effect her. I know one thing for sure, she is smart, confident, and dog gone-it people like her. I think she is very excited and that's all I can ask for. I am proud of you Princess.

I'm never gonna work there....

This evening we went to visit our Grandma and Boppy and we played until it got to be a little late. When we left I heard the dreaded ding of the low fuel reminder, so we pulled into our local "oh thank heaven" (which is 7-11 in case you forgot the reference). After fueling up Harper asked me when 7-11 closes, so I very nonchalantly replied that 7-11 never closes and that is open 24 hours a day. To which she vehemently replied "I'm never working there, they don't let you sleep!" which led me to explain how the night shift works and to which she replied "good because I like sleeping at night". Always fascinated at how my baby girls mind works!