Miller Family

St George Marathon 2011

2011-11-04T08:57:00.000-07:00

Go dad!!!

Brennon's running buddies. These guys are some of the fastest runners I know. They are amazing!

Chris ran with Brennon and paced him for the race. Brennon came in at 3 hours. He was so glad to have Chris' help in getting him that fast. Brennon did amazing this year. Boston here we come in 2013!!!

St George

2011-11-04T08:52:00.001-07:00

The kids love to go to Pioneer Park on Dixie hill and play around on the red rocks. They love hiking up the crack and climbing around on the boulders.

Macy and Dad

Family Pic.

Lagoon

2011-11-04T08:48:00.000-07:00

Utah Half Ironman 2011

2011-11-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

Utah Half Ironman was at Utah Lake, Provo Boat Harbor

Brennon did great!

Daddy's little cheerleaders

He was pretty tired but he did a great job!

Mexico

2011-09-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

The Beach here was so beautiful and the water was so blue. It was amazing!

The whole gang

Racheal and Lindsey

Iguanas Everywhere!!

Beautiful Beaches of Telum

On the Bus on our way to the Ruins on Telum

Easter 2011

2011-09-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma and Grandpa Millers

The Easter Bunny was here

Cute Easter Clothes

Dying Easter Eggs with Grandma and Grandpa Lewis

They turned out great!!!

First day of School

2011-03-28T10:28:00.000-07:00

Macy started going to Joy school with some of the kids on our street. It's going to just prepare her for pre-school. She loves it because she gets to put on her backpack and go to school like the big kids.

Bryton Baptism

2011-03-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

Bryton was Baptised on March 6, 2011. We are so proud of Bryton for making this choice to be baptised. She was so excited to finally get this opportunity. We are so grateful for everyone who came to support Bryton on this special day.

Brytons 8th Birthday

2011-03-21T13:23:00.001-07:00

Sooo Fun!!!

Elle and Bryton

Bryton had a pary with all her little friends from school. They played girly games and had pizza and cupcakes. Their favorite game was pin the lips on Justin Beiber.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRYTON! SHE IS THE FUNNEST, SWEETEST GIRL EVER! WE JUST LOVE HER AND SHE MAKE OUR FAMILY SO HAPPY!!

SHE TURNED 8 AND IS GROWING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL GIRL WHO IS SO TALENTED.

Zach's 11th Birthday

2011-03-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

Zach had a little get toogether with his best pals at our house. He sure misses all these guys who live in Provo. They had fun staying up late, watching movies, and eating pizza.

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY ZACH!! Holy Cow! How can he be this old? We had fun at the spaghetti factory with all the family and Zach was spoiled of course.

Random

2011-03-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Zach received his webelos badge. He is now officially done with cub scouts and on to scouting. They had a pine wood derby and his car was unsuccessful, but looked awesome! He did a star wars theme on it. His parents just are not that good at making derby cars so they actually go fast! ha ha oh well, maybe we will have another son to practice on. Zach does love scouts! He did awesome at achieving all the requirements. He even got his arrow of light..Way to go Zach!!

Bryton did a report at school on "How to make salt dough." She did a great job!

Christmas Eve

2011-02-21T14:03:00.001-08:00

Zachs new Pj's
Christmas Eve.
( Just opened Pj's and ornaments.)
One of our family traditions is on x-mas eve the kids get an ornament and pj's. It is fun to see their ornament collection grow each year.

Brytons Choir Concert

2011-02-21T13:58:00.000-08:00

Bryton had her first choir concert at the Springville Retirement Home this Christmas.

IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY..........

2010-12-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

I have never been one to do a "family themed" costume for Halloween but, this year the kids wanted to do star wars. I spent many weeks trying find costumes and getting what every one wanted. The kids loved it and were in their costumes playing star wars for a few weeks. We definitely got our money's worth out of them.

Halloween started off at the Ward party and trunk or treat. We spent Halloween night trick or treating and then went to the Stevenson's for a fun little Halloween Bash.

Stephanie made a cute Fiona
Kade and Ashley

Macy was the cutest Yoda Ever!!

Brennon's mom held her annual Halloween party. It is always fun to see what

everyone comes up with.

Tyler scared all the kids to death with his Gorilla costume.

Brennon's dad didn't even know who it was.

It was a good laugh!!

Star Wars Family

Brennon was Obi one, I was Padame, Zach was Bobo Fett, Bryton was Princess Laya, and Macy was cute little Yoda.

Nancy the cat and Mark the Jimmy Johns worker

Tyler Gorilla Man

Rambo and his pet dog.

Josh and Mc

Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda

with Olli the Zebra and Tessa the fairy.

Carving Pumpkins

2010-12-08T09:09:00.000-08:00

We carved some pretty cool pumpkins this year. It is fun with the kids getting older and they can actually do it themselves. They turned out really cute.

"What Is Love?" By: Bryton Miller

2010-11-10T19:18:00.000-08:00

Bryton wrote this story on the computer, I just had to share it with you all. We can learn a lot from our kids.

I love you. Do you know what love is made for? I will tell you what it is made for. It is made for our family to stick together. I know it is so cool, even when your family is moving. I love my family. Do you love your family?

The End

Camping

2010-10-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

We took the kids for one last camp out before it got too cold. We went up Hobble Creek Canyon. The kids had a blast! Zach is just like Brennon; completely in his element making fire, carving wood, etc etc.

St George

2010-10-25T19:51:00.000-07:00

We went to St George a few weeks ago for Brennon's 3rd Marathon. I misplaced the camera during the race so I don't have any pics. of the marathon. Brennon did amazing coming in at 3 hours and 15 min. He missed the Boston Qualifing time by 5 minutes. He was bummed about that but, was still proud of his time. We hung out at the pool for some R & R the rest of the time. It was nice to just relax. I think I am just as tired as he is after the marathon....chasing kids, anticipating him crossing the finish, and just watching all the runners! I am drained...... ha ha ha!

Nitro Circus at APX

2010-10-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

Nitro Circus

Travis Pastrana

Zach brought a few buddies with us. They had a blast!

Red Rock Relay Snow to Sun

2010-10-22T20:26:00.000-07:00

We did the red rock relay last month. It started at Brian head and ended in Zions Canyon. It was a beautiful run and our team did great!!!

Oh yeah!

Cousin power!

Super women!

Who is more manly????

Misfit Mayhem

NO SWASSY

Our Van

So fun....

Take me out to the ball game!

2010-10-22T20:19:00.000-07:00

We finished up another season of baseball. We had a great season, the boys took 1st place in the provo little league. They went to the state championship and lost out to the Spanish Fork boys. It was a fun year! Zach really started to enjoy it

and did really well.

It's about time.....

2010-10-22T20:08:00.001-07:00

I am posting pictures from the summer..... ok, so I am a little behind.......
Who knows, maybe I will post stuff from fall next year sometime. What matters is that I get it done right? I actually really want to print my blog and since I don't scrapbook anymore this is the only way to keep the memories alive.
Plus, I have to be a true Mormon Mother to be caught up on my BLOG!!! One more step towards being perfect................................... only 5 billion to go! (make matching bows, perfect my jello, sew my kids cotumes, clean my baseboards, do my visiting teaching, buy a new shade, make cookies for all my neighbors, iron my husbands t-shirts, make crafts for my house, read my sunday school lesson ahead of time, go to sunday school,,,,,,,,,,,,,etc. etc. etc.)

4th of July

2010-10-22T19:53:00.000-07:00

Fourth of July...................

It was my Birthday and Mccall's in the same week so, we combined it with the 4th of July. We did fireworks and dinner at our house with Brennon's family and our new neighbors (Bren's cousins.)

Tessa and Zach doing sparklers

Grandpa just enjoying the fireworks

We had just moved into our house as you can tell....

the yard is still dirt.

Jeff and Zach

Grandpa and Ashley

Ollie

Macy and Grandma

Foolin around....

Macy, Jess, and Bryton

Our Birthday Cake...yum!

RAGNAR RELAY

2010-10-22T17:54:00.000-07:00

Brennon ran for the "Sprint" team in the Ragnar Relay. They did awesome, placing 1st in the mens division.

2010-10-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

This summer we went to Goblin Valley for some camping and hiking. It was my first time exploring that part of southern Utah. It was really fun! We went on some beautiful hikes and took the boys out shooting. The kids all had a blast hanging out and discovering all sorts of creatures and creating their own little desert adventures.

Newport trip 2010

2010-10-22T17:37:00.000-07:00

Beach Bums...........

Newport Temple...........

update....................

2010-08-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since I have updated this blog of mine. Life has been very crazy and busy! We moved at the beginning of the summer out of our rental house in Provo (thanks goodness!) We are now living in Springville. We moved in to a house that L&T started for someone and the deal fell through. So, we finished it and moved in! It has been great. We live on the same street as our friends, Kara and Jon and are neighbors with Brennon's cousins; Brittany and Ashley. (People give us crap cuz everyone in our culd-e-sac are all related somehow. )
I am still trying to get unpacked all the way. I am thinking it might have to wait until my kids go back to school.
We have spent most of the summer getting our yard in. It has been quite the project, we are so glad it is finally done!
We just came back from our week long Newport trip. We went with Brennon's family for our annual beach house vacation. We took all the kids to Disneyland and hung out on the beach! It was a great week!

We are just trying to make it through the last few weeks before school starts! (hopefully my kids don't kill each other before than.) It has been a fun and eventful summer, but it will be nice to get a schedule back and only have 1 kid home.

I will post some pics soon........

ZACH'S TRACK MEET

2010-05-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

ZACH PARTICIPATED IN THE END OF THE YEAR TRACK MEET. HE RAN THE 50m DASH. HE DID GREAT!! HE HAD BEEN WORKING HARD TO GET READY FOR THE MEET BY RUNNING EVERYDAY. WE ARE SO PROUD OF HIM!!

ZACH AND HIS PAL BRENDEN

ON YOUR MARKS...........

HANGIN OUT WITH SIS...

Macy's 2nd Birthday

2010-05-23T08:15:00.000-07:00

Macy had her 2Nd birthday on May 15!

We took her to the zoo for her first time, she loved it!

The new baby girl elephant named "Zuri"

Cute Bryton

We celebrated with family the next day, we went to the park and had a BBQ.

Macy had fun with all her cousins and was spoiled by her grandparents.

She got this little red wagon from Grandma and Grandpa Miller

She loves it! She sits in it all day waiting for someone to take her on a walk.

Opening presents with Grandma's

Time for cake

Sara and Macy

Talkin Golf

MACY IS THE CUTEST !!!

SHE IS ONE SPOILED LITTLE GIRL BECAUSE WE ALL ADORE HER SO MUCH.

SHE HAS THE FUNNIEST PERSONALITY WHICH ALWAYS KEEPS US LAUGHING. SHE TRULY MAKES OUR FAMILY SO HAPPY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY MAY...WE LOVE YOU!!!

2010-05-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of things we have been doing!

Zach and Bryton had their first dance recital for Spring. It was Zachs FIRST ever dance recital! They did great! They performed at a retirement center in Provo. Zach asked me, "Why do the old people like it? They can't hear or see." I thought that was pretty funny!

Bryton performed in her Mothers Day Program at school. It was way cute!! This is for sure one of my favorite things. Bryton sang her little heart out!

We went to St George to see the Iron man. Brennon was supposed to compete but, he really did not feel ready. He has not had much time to train for it, so he decided to do it next year. It was sad for him but it was also good to see how it all works so he can be ready to kick butt next year. We had a few friends compete, which was so Inspiring to watch those guys come in!!

The kids had a lemonade stand, they sold ottor pops,lemonade and drinks. They made 35 bucks! The students around here are great customers!

I have not updated my blog for awhile so I guess it is about time. I am so glad that Spring is here! Life seems to speed up a little when the weather gets warmer. We have been pretty busy lately; Zach and Bryton are both getting ready for their big recital, Zach is doing baseball, I am back playing soccer, and Brennon is trying to get ready for his races coming up, and little Macy keeps us on our toes for sure!

St George

2010-03-09T11:02:00.001-08:00

This past weekend we went to St George, Brennon had a race and the kids and I went along for the ride. Brennon did a relay called the Lake to Lake. They did really well, coming in 6th overall and 4th in the mens.

' Smells like Team Spirit'

(that was their name..hee hee hee)

Dale, Brennon, Travis, and Nick

Nick brought the team in for the finish

I took the kids hiking, they had a blast!!

It was so good to be in the red rock again.

We had fun! Even though we missed her tons... we were able to have a little time without Macy. She stayed with grandma and grandpa. It was great to see our awesome friends, the Gilchrist. We miss you guys!!!!!!

The guys had a great race... and the rain styaed away until we headed home...

All in all it was a fun weekend-

Bryton's 7th Birthday

2010-03-09T10:35:00.000-08:00

Bryton turned 7 years old on March 3rd!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that little girl of mine is 7!!! She had two parties; the first one was with family the Sunday before her birthday, the second one we did on her birthday with her friends.

Bryton is the sweetest, nicest, and funniest girl I know. She would do anything for her family and friends. She loves everyone and is always happy. She loves to dance, sing, play barbies and color pictures. She is growing up so fast, I love watching her come out of her shell. She is becoming such a great girl. We just love her so much!!!!!!

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY BRYTON!!!!!!!

We celebrated Bryton's special day with her cute friends. They all came over for a "day at the spa."

They had their nails done, pedicure, make-up and hair done.

It was so fun and the girls had a blast.

They had heart sandwiches, fruit kabobs, carrots, and pink cupcakes to eat.

We called Grandmas; Kim Shaun and Kim Nan- LOL!!

( I could not have done it without their help....thanks!!)

Zach was having a blast...can't ya tell!

nails.....

me and the birthday girl!

pedicures.......

hair and make-up

PAINTERS HALF MARATHON/ 5K

2010-01-25T07:46:00.000-08:00

This last weekend we went to St George for the Painters Half Marathon and 5k.

We wanted to spend a weekend away without the kids so it was a good excuse to head south for a few days. Its so fun to be able to hang out with our friends and enjoy the sunny skies! It definitely makes us want to get back as soon as possible!

Brennon did very well in the half marathon, coming in at 1 hour and 28 min. He was only 4 minutes from qualifying for Boston. He killed it! It was so awesome! We had lots of friends who ran it and they all did great. Joni and I did the 5k, It was fun to run it together. I did fall a little behind her at the end, she is in much better shape than I am. It was good times!

Joni, Rich, Brennon and Lindsey

The Guys

Go Rich!!!

Brennon, coming in strong for the finish

Ryan Duckworth

Brennons running buddy, Nick

The Gals

Zach's 10th Birthday

2010-01-15T12:30:00.000-08:00

ZACH'S 10th BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Zach had a blast at his family party. (We did it a few days before his birthday.)

I wasn't sure how the whole fam. would fit in our little house but, we did it and it wasn't too tight.

It was actually really fun ! Zach is so lucky to have such a great family who loves him and supports him. He was spoiled with tons of fun gifts and has had fun playing with all his new toys.

Thanks to everyone who came!!!!!!!!

Josh and McCall

Ty and Bren
Uncle Cody and his third HUGE plate of Jello! Ha ha ha

Cute little sophie ( Zachs cousin)

Opening Presents

Seriously........how many people can you fit in one little living room?

Great Grandma and her girls

Zach's Friend Party

Cute boy!!!!!!!! I can't believe my baby boy is 10!!! We just love this kid! He is so good to his sisters and is a great son. We are so proud of the smart, fun, and sweet kid he is.

We took his friends sledding at Rock Canyon Park.

It was pretty icy so they were flying down this hill.

Kimball and Brenden

Back at our house for pizza and cake, yum!!

Happy New Years 2010

2010-01-06T14:31:00.000-08:00

Playing around.............

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Max and Bryton

We had a fun New Years with our good friends, The Wades.

We started the night out with some pizza and then we went sledding on a awesome hill in sandy.

We went back to Wades and watched Transfomers, the adults took a little nap until midnight came. We rang in the new years by banging pots and pans and doing sparklers. Thanks to the Wades for a fun night! We love you guys-

Zach, Parker, and Max

Me and Macy

Zach with his sparkler
Banging Pots and pans

2010-01-05T08:43:00.000-08:00

We went snowboarding last week with Just and Court ( of course, they skied.) There was a ton of powder which made for a fun and tiring day.

Courtney and Justin Bankhead
Me, enjoying the snow at Sundance!

Merry Christmas!

2010-01-05T08:21:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve
The kids in with their new pjs and ornaments. ( Macy was already asleep.)

OPENING PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MORNING.......AT 4:30!!!

We had a great Christmas! It started Christmas eve at Grandma and Grandpa Millers house; we opened presents and had dinner with all Brennon's fam. We came home, opened pj's and ornaments and then climbed in bed so Santa could come. The kids were too excited and woke us up at..........3 IN THE MORNING! We tried to get the kids to go back to bed but, finally gave in at 4:30!!!!!! We were pretty tired and pretty out of it most of the morning, but we had a blast.

We went to Grandma and Grandpa Lewis's for dinner and more present opening. We were very spoiled this year! We are so grateful for all the fun we had spending time with our families and all the yummy food!

2009-12-20T15:51:00.001-08:00

Things we have been up too.....................................

We spent all of fall raking leaves from our huge tree in our front yard. I think I raked a total of 50 bags...........no lie! The kids loved it!

Bryton had her first dance recital. She did very well! She had so much fun performing and was so glad her grandparents were there to watch her. They performed at the Covey center for Arts in Provo.

Live Nativity animals

Live Nativity

The lights at Temple Square with Brennon's family. It was so cold but a very nice night.

I guess it is about time I update this blog of mine. It has been since Halloween and now it is almost Christmas. We are getting excited for Christmas and I am actually done shopping and have everything wrapped! Yay! I am glad that I can just relax this week and just enjoy my kids being home and spend time with family and friends.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!

2009-11-10T15:26:00.000-08:00

HALLOWEEN

Macy was a strawberry, Bryton was Strawberry Shortcake, Zach was a cyclist that was in a wreck and the hot pilot in the back is my hubby.

We were out trick-or-treating until 10. The kids and I ran from house to house while dad stayed home, he was worn out at 8:00. The kids had fun with their friends and they made quite the haul.

Macy's best friend.... So Cute!!

Fall

2009-10-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love fall in the Wasatch mountains. There is nothing more beautiful than it!! We went up to Sundance a few weeks ago to see the leaves. It was so pretty, especially closer to Cascade Springs, the trees were on fire. I took a few pics at Sundance, I thought they were pretty cute.

Marathon

2009-10-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

ST GEORGE MARATHON 2009

It was a great day!! Brennon did awesome coming in 3 hours and 26 minutes.

He ran with our friend Josh almost the whole race, it was so fun to see them come in together.

I ran Joni in the last 2.5 miles. It was so emotional to be with her on the last part of the race. She did amazing coming in just under 4:15. She sprinted in finishing so strong, it was great!!

I love being at the marathon, it is so inspiring!!

Brennon and Josh Grandma and Grandpa and Bryton

GO DADDY!

Kokepelli Tri 2009

2009-09-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

Brennon and our sister-in-law, Becky participated this past weekend in the Kokepelli Tri. They both did awesome!!! It was the first time there wasn't any wind at this tri (for awhile) so, they actually were able to swim. It was a beautiful morning!!!

Sportin the wet suit

In the water

GO BREN!!!!

I love that he is one of the only ones

smiling during the race!

He finished 3rd place in his age group!!

Cody, Becky and kids.

Labor Day

2009-09-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

We went to St. George to spend Labor Day. It was so great to be back in God's Country again. The weather was perfect and beautiful! We were able to get a hike in at snow canyon with our awesome friends, Joni and Rich. Then we all went and hung out at the pool for some good R&R!

cute little Joni

Awesome hikers!

Having breakfast at the condo.

2009-09-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

Macy is learning to eat all by herself. I love these pics. of her! She does this at almost every meal. I spend 20 minutes just cleaning her off. She will not let us feed her! She is getting old, It is so fun but so sad that my baby is growing up so fast!!!

2009-08-31T07:47:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we have been gone from St George now for 3 months. The kids are back in school and seem to really like their new school. They both have great teachers and have made a few new friends. Are ward is really different, it is pretty spread out and there are a ton of "newly- wed BYU students." It's kind of funny... I think more than half of our ward is barely married. They all look so happy (poor suckers) Just Kidding, LOl!!!!
It's kind of fun living back in the heart of the city. There is a lot to do just in walking distance and it's really pretty this time of year. The trees are huge and line the streets, It's a little different then the desert.
We miss our friends so very much and our house but, things are good. We are so blessed to still have work and a paycheck coming in. I actually don't mind Provo to much. Hey, who knows maybe I will become a cougar fan. My husband is still praying for me---

Brennon is still doing the Tri's and is busy training for the marathon and the Iron man. It is fun for him and motivates me to keep in shape. I am still having back pain, but I still run a little everyday. I can't let Brennon get smaller than me-
The kids keep me on my toes, especially Macy. She is so busy.........so fun, but so busy!
Zach and Bryton are just getting back in the groove of school and other activities, Bryton starts dance this week and Zach is still trying to figure out what he wants to do.
Life is good and we are being blessed everyday!!!
Hope your all doing well!!!!

NEWPORT TRIP 2009

2009-08-20T08:52:00.001-07:00

We went to Newport Beach on our annual Miller family vacation. We had tons of fun; spent time on a few different beaches, ate lots of good food and went to Knotts Berry Farm. The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins and just hanging out on the beach all day.

Jess and Baby Oliver

Dad and Macy

Zach

Ty after many rollercoasters, his hair was sticking up straight!

Bryton

Macy and Grandma

AT THE BEACH

Ty and Josh....Getting ready for some serious smashball.
The Girls

Jeff and mcCall

The Whole Fam ( we were missing Sean and Racheal)

2009-07-30T16:55:00.001-07:00

HELLO!!!

2009-07-28T18:30:00.001-07:00

Okay so I am finally back online!!!! We are living in Provo (my favorite place.) Our house is still sitting vacant in St George but, my family is finally back together which is most important. I am missing all of our friends and my house, but not so much the heat. I will update again real soon with some pics. of stuff we have been doing. Hope all is well with you all and I will keep in touch!

Baby blues!!!

2009-06-12T15:09:00.000-07:00

I just had to post this picture of Macy with her beautiful blue eyes!! She is so precious.

2009-06-12T14:54:00.000-07:00

We went to the pool today and hung out. It was great to veg out in the sun.

A QUICK UP DATE ABOUT MOVING...............................

THE UNIVERSE IS MESSING WITH ME!!!! Seriously, I think We are meant to just stay in Southern Utah. I thought we had our house rented but, the people flaked out. Anyway, here we are again with my house boxed up and no where to go. I will continue to keep you all updated and let you know when and where we are moving. Maybe, just maybe, I will stay here FOREVER!

We are moving...this time for real. I think?

2009-05-28T18:39:00.001-07:00

So....today has been a sad day for me. I finally was able to rent out our house which means we are really truly moving. Things have been super crazy with my life in limbo for the past 4 months and with Brennon gone to salt lake during the week. It is finally coming to an end, which means my family can be together and I might not be so crazy. (ok so I don't know if that will ever happen, but what do ya do...! )
Seriously though, we have absolutely loved living here and I really don't want to leave. We have the greatest friends who have become like family to us. I am going to miss everyone so much! (Joni and Rich...be ready for us!!! That extra room upstairs will be ours! every weekend..)
We are so blessed to have made so many friends here and we are so grateful for all you do for us and for the great memories we have made.

I will keep you all updated on our location and what is going on. I think we will be out by the 13th for sure.

10 Things I LOVE about St George:
1. The sunset beaming off the redrocks at night.
2. The sun is always shining and the air is clean!
3. I love being 40 minutes from Zions ( my favorite place)
4. People here have a "happy" energy about them
5. It doesn't snow.....very often
6. You can exercise all year outside
7. I can plant flowers in the fall and they last until Thanksgiving
8. People LOVE to visit!
9. You can wear sandals to church all year!!!
10. Just like memories..the red dirt never washes out! ( I know cheesy..)

RACE TIME

2009-05-25T20:40:00.001-07:00

It's off to the races again................Tri season is upon us. Bren had his first major Tri this past month; The S.G TRi. They cancelled the swim yet again so it ended up being a run, bike, run. He did great!

Brennon's cheering section
Our friend, Ryan Duckworth

Comin in for the finishBrennon on the bike

Kara Bankhead

Jon, Kara, and Brennon

Waiting for the wind to stop....

2009-05-22T17:30:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Macy's Birthday with family. We went to the park and had a little party. Macy received lots of fun things from the people who love her. We appreciate the fam. coming out to celebrate Macy's birthday with us. I can't believe she is 1! It has gone by so fast. She is the happiest and funnest little girl. She loves to just walk around and explore things, She is always giggling and babbling. We love her so much, she is such a blessing in our lives.

Macy's first Birthday

2009-05-22T17:06:00.000-07:00

Macy

My new Newphew- "Oliver"

Great Grandpa Glenn

Grandpa Mark and Zach

"Happy Birthday Macy"
One year Old!

Grandma and Grandpa Lewis

New Backpack

Opening Gifts

Bryton, Tessa, and Zach

Grandma Miller

Yummy Cake

Great Grandma Lewis

Aunt McCall

2009-05-11T21:45:00.001-07:00

Good times!

2009-05-11T21:11:00.000-07:00

After the race, we went on a hike with our friends; The Blackmores and The Stapley's. We had a picnic and then hiked up to red cliffs for some good fun in the sun...

Zach and Bryton ran their first 1k. They did awesome! Bryton beat out her brother by about a minute, but they both did great. Bren and Rich ran the 5k after the kids finished their race.

update....................

2009-05-06T19:30:00.000-07:00

I know, I know I need to update my blog. I seriously have been so busy I haven't even had time to look at my blog or do anything not work related on my computer. We are still in St George, at least the kids and I are. Brennon is working up North and coming home on the weekends. We have not had any activity on our house and so we have decided to wait until the kids are out of school to really get the ball rolling with the move. My kids only have 2 weeks left of school! crazy....
Macy will be 1 years old and is now walking everywhere. I will post some pics. soon. The kids are enjoying the warm weather, I mean the HOT weather. It is getting warm here.. I am just getting through the weeks trying not to go too crazy. I can't wait for my fam to be together and for Bren to be with us for the whole week. It's getting old...fast.
Anyway, I will get some pics posted and try and update this soon. Love ya all-

10 years down, eternity to go.............

2009-03-13T18:18:00.000-07:00

Brennon and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary! Wow and only eternity to go.......

We went to Zions for an overnight getaway. Thanks to Grandma Nancy who came and stayed with our kids. We stayed at the Desert Pearl Inn, which was awesome. We were able to bike up the canyon on our road bikes and go on a really cool hike called shelf canyon. We had a great time, wish it was about a week longer.

Bryton's 6th Birthday

2009-03-12T19:13:00.001-07:00

Bryton's 6th Birthday

2009-03-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

Bryton celebrated her 6th Birthday on March 3rd. I just love this girl! She is definetly a girly girl! She loves to sing and dance around the house, she loves Barbie dolls and high school musical. She takes ballet and tap lessons which she is very good at. She loves anything pink and sparkly. Bryton is so happy and cheerful, she is always giggling and smiling. Her name definetly fits her personality. She is one of my best friends and I love her so much! Happy Birthday Brytee!

Jen made her this cute bucket and filled it with all of the things she loves; lipgloss, sunglasses and a tiara for the princess.

Macy the Tornado.....

2009-03-12T18:18:00.000-07:00

Unfolding all the laundry...a big help!
Cleaning out her dresser.......

Climbing in the dishwasher ....

Macy is 10 months and is sooooooooo busy, she keeps us all on our toes! She loves to be on the go constantly. For such a small creature she can sure cause alot of destruction.....

(After all of this, she proceeded into the bathroom and unrolled all of the toilet paper off the roll into a big pile on the floor. Then she figured out how to open the door on my hutch, pulled out all of my cookbooks and tore out some of the pages. She then tried to eat some of them...yummy!)

Learning to ride with no training wheels.........

2009-02-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

Bryton just learned to ride her bike with no training wheels, she was a little wobbly.......

Cute Zach tried to help her out....

Brennon thought he would try it out...........

After a while she was able to do it with only a few bruises and scratches...Good job Bryton!

House for rent.

2009-01-27T15:40:00.000-08:00

House for Rent in Coral Canyon, St George Utah. Please tell everyone you know who might be interested, to call Lindsey at 313-0664. We have a community pool, indoor/outdoor, tennis courts, gym,running trails, fun parks and a great school!

Zach's 9th Birthday

2009-01-22T17:17:00.001-08:00

For Zach's Party we took all his friends swimming

We came back to our house for pizza and presents.

Zach had help from Jarrett blowing out the candles. He needed help with the "trick' candles.

He got tons of awesome gifts! Thanks to everyone who loves him, He was definitely spoiled! Happy 9th Birthday Zach. We love you so much, you are the coolest kid ever!

Funny Macy

2009-01-22T16:49:00.000-08:00

This is so Funny! Macy has been doing the funniest things lately...I just had to get this on video.

JUST A QUICK UPDATE..

We have had alot going on this month. We celebrated Zach's 9th birthday! I can't believe my first baby is 9........wow! Time flies! Brennon started working in American Fork as of this week and I am still in St. George trying to rent out our house so we can move back up North. I don't know when that will be, there are not too many people moving here. The kids are staying busy with school and homework. Things are kind of crazy right now and very unsettled but we will get through it. In the mean time we are just enjoying our time here and I know it will all work out how it is supposed to.

2009-01-08T18:07:00.000-08:00

New years was really fun. We spent the weekend over at Pelican Hills (Brennon's condo project.) His parents have a condo there so we decided to take a trip CLEAR across town and stay the weekend with them. We played lots of games and hung out outside; played tennis, sat in the hot tub and biked. Ty took his new FJ out for a ride on the Jeep road and tried to get us to take our Honda Pilot but that wasn't about to happen.....not my baby!

Anyway, we rang in the new year with the banging of pots and pans and a bit of the bubbly. McCall toasted to "uncle Scrooge" (inside joke) and we ended the night with kisses from our hunnies! Another New Years down and many more to come......

Happy New Year

2009-01-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! It has been a great year and yes, I went out with a "bang!" literally. So despite my car wreck and the recent economic downturn, this has been a great year. I have been able to spend lots of time with all my family and friends. Brennon and I have made lots of great memories in our 9th year together. I am so excited for what is to come in 2009.
I have learned to never expect anything and to just to hold on to the roller coaster of life. You never know where it is going to take you but it always works out how it is supposed too. (deep thoughts...) Anyway, I am so grateful for my awesome life and for the people I get to share it with. Some of our upcoming goals are; Brennon's going back to school, Zach wants to play soccer, Bryton wants to take dance and singing, and I just want to get back in shape....maybe do another tri. and Macy really wants to walk! We are looking forward to another great year! Love you all.

Sledding at Duck Creek

2008-12-29T11:25:00.001-08:00

2008-12-29T10:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas Morning

Fun..Fun...

Gotta love it!

2008-12-29T10:44:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve, New PJ's and ornaments.

Christmas summary

2008-12-29T10:29:00.000-08:00

We had a very Merry Christmas! I hope you all did as well! We went to see our families in Sandy the weekend before, we had a ton of fun with them. We had a party every night we were there. It was busy, but it was great to see everyone! Our parents spoiled us and our kids, we are so grateful for all they do for us! Thanks guys...
We came home a few days before Christmas eve. We joined the Gilchrist and their family up to Duck Creek for some fun in the snow on Christmas eve. It was a blast! The snow fell hard and we enjoyed every second of it. We went sledding and snowmobiling and I even tried out my snowboard for a minute. (kind of hard to board with whiplash...Lol!) It was fun up there, we are so lucky to have such great friends which include us in their holiday festivities. Gilchrist....We love you guys so much!!
We came home so we wouldn't miss Santa. Our kids slept in Christmas morning until about 8:00, which was kind of nice for a change. They had so much fun opening their presents. Zach's favorite was his big Lego set, Bryton loved her Hannah Montana Wig, and Macy loved the wrapping paper. We spent the day just playing with our toys and we saw a movie. It was a relaxing day, couldn't ask for anything else. Hope you all have a Happy New Year!!! We love you all very much!!!

Miller boys

2008-12-20T09:03:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

2008-12-15T20:50:00.000-08:00

Bryton and Zach snowman

Daddy snowman

Who says it never snows in St. George.....It has been snowing all day. We were so excited to see the snow yesterday and it is still coming down. The kids were able to build a few snowmen in the backyard. It really feels like christmas here for the first time. I love it!!!

A shot of ambition goes along way!

2008-12-10T12:32:00.000-08:00

So, I am blogging a lot more than usual lately. I guess that is due to the fact that I have no vehicle and I am too sore to go exercise or play outside. It really does suck having to stay home and be hurt but, good thing for pain meds.......LOL!

Anyway, I had to write this down because I got a good laugh the other night from Zach. He cracks me up!

We were getting ready to go to the ward party, which I was not looking forward to (this was the night after my accident.) Zach was being very persistent that we go, he was begging us. So, I finally gave in and was slowly getting ready. I was kind of complaining that I didn't feel very good and I really didn't want to go. Zach looked at me and with no hesitation said, "mom, you just need a little shot of ambition!!" I couldn't help but laugh. Brennon agreed that is definitely what I needed. Needless to say we ended up at the party........

Goodbye Exie.....

2008-12-08T21:15:00.000-08:00

My poor car is totalled! It actually looks a lot better than I thought it would considering we were hit so hard and it rolled on it's side. The window broke out and the windshield shattered but we weren't cut luckily. The back is pretty bent up. I don't have a picture of that on here but it is probably the worst part.

Car Accident

2008-12-08T20:47:00.000-08:00

It has been a crazy past few days. On Thursday Dec. 4 my best friend, Jen and I were driving on I-15 heading southbound into Green Valley. We were hit from behind by a drunk driver who was speeding (going about 85 or 90). We were going along when she clipped the back drivers side of my car and sent us into a tail spin across the freeway. Before we knew what had happened the car flipped on it's side. We were in shock, frantically trying to get out of the car. All I could think of was getting out of the car "before it blew up." (I think I have seen too many movies.) Many people stopped to help, which I was very grateful for. We walked away with only a few bruises and "cervical strains", better known as whiplash. After I cussed out the drunk drivers, we went to the hospital to get checked out. It was a long night but, I am so grateful that we were okay, this could of ended much worse. I know there were Angels there watching over us! I am so blessed that I didn't lose my best friend Jen and that we both came home to our beautiful children and our wonderful husbands. Life is so Fragile. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for protecting us, keeping us safe through this very scary incident. You just never know when life can change, it can be in a blink of an eye. I hope that you all know how much I love you and how blessed I am to have a great family and many great friends.
*I want Jen to know how much I love her. I don't know what I would do without her in my life, and I am so glad she is okay!

2008-12-08T20:42:00.000-08:00

Macy is crawling

2008-12-08T20:35:00.000-08:00

Macy just started to crawl today. She is going to be everywhere and into everything! This is when the fun begans.

Thanksgiving Day, great day for a race....

2008-12-04T15:49:00.000-08:00

Good thing I was there to catch Josh at the end.......

I had to carry Tyler and Josh over the finish line, they just couldn't go any farther....just kidding..they beat me in! But, I can pretend.......

Who's the hottie in the middle?

Thanksgiving Morning we got up bright and early and did a 5k. Josh, Tyler, Nancy, Brennon, and I all ran. We ran the human race in Draper, It was a blast! Next year we need the rest of the family. Thanks to Mark for cheering us in! We had fun running in the rain and burning off a few calories to get ready for our yummy feast!

Macy is six months old!

2008-11-25T19:24:00.001-08:00

Turkey Tri

2008-11-17T16:54:00.001-08:00

Shac Tri.

2008-11-17T16:32:00.000-08:00

Okay, so i did my first Tri. this past weekend. Brennon and I finally did one together. It was really fun to be a participant for once. Brennon did the sprint and I did the beginners. I think we ended just a few minutes apart, LOL! It was really fun, I actually think I would do it again but maybe the sprint next time. Brennon took 3rd in his age group and I .......finished. I can't remember my exact placement I know it was somewhere right in the middle.

Las Vegas Air Show

2008-11-17T16:21:00.001-08:00

We went to the airshow in Vegas with our pals; Joni, Rich, Jen, James,Gordon and all our kids. It was a blast! We have awesome friends, thanks for a fun time. Thanks Rich for taking my kids to a bar for their first time too...LOL! Too bad they didn't have any food. ( Long Story....) Anyway here are some cute pics. (There are way cuter pics. on Jen's blog.)

Halloween

2008-11-02T18:48:00.001-08:00

Halloween

2008-11-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

We had a really fun Halloween. It started at 9 in the morning getting ready for the school parade. We then had their class parties and went home to rest up before setting out to trick or treat. Our awesome friends, Jen , James, Joni and Rich came over with their kids for some chili and cornbread. Then we set off for some yummy candy, our kids were able to fill up their buckets almost full. They had a ton of fun! Macy and Brennon went in early while I took Zach and Bryton around to make sure we collected enough treats to last them for awhile.
I think I had more fun then they did, I made them run from house to house while we sang "thriller" as loud as we could. I love Halloween! I am going to convince Brennon that it is fun......one of these days.

Family

2008-10-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

Grandma Bea, Lindsey, Mom, Dad, Tera, Macy, Brennon, Zach, and Bryton

Fall weekend

2008-10-24T09:13:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went up to Salt Lake to visit my family. We had lots of fun and made sure that the grand kids wore grandma and grandpa right out. We went to Gardner's Village to have a day witching around, the kids had a blast and didn't want to leave. We were able to go up the canyon and see the leaves turning red and yellow, I miss the mountains so much. It was nice to hang out with my family and to feel what fall is supposed to feel like. We visited Aunt Tera where she now lives, right at the Solitude Ski resort. (Can't wait to come snowboard with you Tera!) I will be able to board right to your front porch, so have the hot chocolate waiting.

Day out for little witches!

2008-10-24T09:11:00.001-07:00

Lava Caves

2008-10-22T07:36:00.001-07:00

Family fun

2008-10-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

Brennon's family came down to visit over conference weekend. We went to Snow Canyon and hiked to the lava caves.

moving....update....

2008-10-21T21:35:00.001-07:00

UPDATE-
OK, so we are still here in Saint George, we are not going to be moving until January. I thought it would be sooner but Brennon still needs to finish up some stuff on this project here which will take a few more months. We are happy that we don't have to worry about moving until the Holidays are over. We can enjoy are house for Christmas and then start packing when it is over.
I will definetly keep you all posted on any news.

Marathon

2008-10-11T08:26:00.000-07:00

Brennon and our friend Josh just crossed the finish line. Way to go!

Okay, so I know I haven't updated anything about the Marathon because I don't have that many cool pics. to show yet. (They are all on Nancy's camera.)I will tell you that it was a cold and rainy day. Brennon did awesome coming in at 3 hours and 59 min. I was right by the finish line and was able to watch the first people come in which included our friend, Kara Bankhead who came in around 3 hours 02 min. ( something crazy like that.) I have never been to a Marathon and now I know why I will never run in one. I saw an extreme number of people pass out at the end and people who just really did not look very good. Why oh why do people like to do this to themselves is beyond me. I thought I was going to faint just watching the runners finish and collapse in the arms of the National Guard who carried them off to a tent for medical help. I am definitely proud of Brennon and I have a new respect for all my awesome friends who run this every year and for the ones who have done it even once! way to go! I think I will stick to 5 and 10k's.

From A Galaxy Far Far Away.....

2008-10-10T07:23:00.000-07:00

Uncle jeff, you would be jealous...Zach got to meet the real storm troopers and Darth Vader!

Darth Vader is like 7 feet tall and people think he is evil but in real life he is pretty nice!

Petroglyphs

2008-10-01T20:14:00.000-07:00

Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs

Grandma and Grandpa with the kids

We found this "secret" canyon with some really neat Indian Petroglyphs in it. It was so pretty because it had just rained and there was water trickling down the slot walls.

Cute little Bryton

2008-10-01T20:09:00.001-07:00

Bryton had picture day at school, she looked so cute so I took this picture of her. She is in Kindergarten and is loving it.

Macy

2008-10-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

Slobber face!

Macy is getting older and is almost 5 months. She is rolling around everywhere and is always laughing. We took these pictures the other day just for fun. It was hard to get her to sit still but we were able to get a few shots.

My TRi Guy!

2008-09-21T20:36:00.000-07:00

I just want to Brag for a minute about my Husband.......He is pretty awesome! He participated in the Kokepelli Tri. this weekend and he came in 1st in his age group, 7th over all, and 2nd in the trifecta results (which is the last set of races including; S.G. tri, Summer Games and Kokepelli). He is amazing! He works so hard training and puts alot of effort into this sport. He amazes me- I love being one of the only wives who is at the finish line waiting when everyone else is still at the other end of the race.... Go Brennon! (Oh and well he looks pretty hot too with his lean muscle running machine for a body!)

Random Pictures;Newport Trip and hiking

2008-09-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

We don't know this guy......lol!

I think it is Uncle Sean.........

Zach is pretty brave on the trampoline bungy. Baby Macy and dad hangin out.

The Tide Pools

The Girls

The Miller boys!
Fun in the sand...
Grandma and Grandpa hangin out on the beach

Bryton's first day of Kindergarten.

"The Subway"

This is the famous tree you see in the pictures of Zion Ntl. Park.

This was the group that went with us in the subway. Brennon was our guide.

Subway
Coming out of the "subway"
Subway; Brennon the hiking guide.

Me and Brennon In Keyhole
Brennon repelling into the canyon.

Rich, Joni, and I in Keyhole Canyon

(that is the coldest water on the planet....)

Fun Summer!

2008-09-07T15:52:00.000-07:00

Well summer is ending for most of you but it is still 102 degrees here in Saint George. We have been busy working hard and playing hard. We spent a week in Newport Beach CA. with Brennon's family, which was fun. Gotta love the beach.....

We have been exploring a little down here in the desert. Brennon and I have been canyoneering; we hiked the Subway and did another slot canyon called Keyhole Canyon. Those slot canyons are so beautiful, we had a blast. We also took Zach and Bryton rock climbing for their first time at Red Cliffs Canyon. Zach learned how to repel, he went down a slope about 20ft. He loves it and wants to go everday.

Our kids are back in school. Bryton is liking kindergarten and Zach is already in the 3rd grade which is pretty crazy. Macy is 4 months old and is soooooo cute, we just love her!

We are trying to get as much sun in as we can before we move back up North. That is right, we are moving back...ahhhhh! Winter.......COLD! We are excited to be back with the mountains and on our snowboards but we will miss it here very much. We have so many great friends and have had alot of fun, luckily it is only 4 hours away. Grandma and Grandpa get ready cuz your grandkids are coming back..................they are so excited.

Okay so nobody likes to read a bunch on blogs so I will post some pics and call it good for a few months or weeks.......goodbye.

Zach earned his wolf badge.

2008-07-21T09:45:00.001-07:00

Zach has been working so hard in scouts, he just earned his wolf badge. We are so proud of him. He absolutely loves scouts and he loves having Brennon as his leader.