Tori learns to drive at a young age!
The beginnings of the Miller gathering at Road's Grove Campground
Intense games taking place
I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me!
Let's get to work and get ready for the crowd!
And then take a Johnny break 'cause he's so cute!
Johnny and Daddy
Gathering for prayer before the meal. We had a time of prayer for the Wagner family in dealing with Gavin's illness. God has since taken Gavin home to be with him and answered our prayer that Gavin's pain would cease. He's jumping for joy in heaven now!
Although Kendra and Daniel got married several months ago, we still needed to celebrate with them. Their wedding was in South Africa and none of us could be there. This was our first time meeting Daniel...he's a wonderful addition to the family....excellent choice, Kendra!
Yum, red velvet!
April being a trouper after her surgery only days earlier
Papa and Johnny having some fun
Though there was not much of an audience our fairies still performed to the fullest!
Strike a pose, Sadie!
Sadie and Madelyn
He loves his Uncle Mike!
And his Aunt Rose!
We helped Grandpa dig out from the ice one morning on the way to church
Johnny is already pooped from a long morning before the church service even begins!
My sister helps at her church by signing for songs and the sermon. I'm SO proud of how expressive she's becomming in her signing. It's really something to watch! Great job, Gwendolyn!
O Holy Night
Signing the children's story
She and I sang “Welcome to Our World”
Johnny's awake and with Uncle Dut
A family shot!
Lunch at China King after church
En route to Wal-Mart
Waiting patiently for Daddy and Uncle Mike to return something quick
Well, kind of patiently!
We like making sure that we have enough pictures of us all together!
Don't forget to take a picture of the gum!
We went to the Wilson's Christmas program where the whole family was involved!
The back of Madelyn performing
Nana taking good care of Johnny while everyone else was busy in the show!
Concentrating on the words!
Family meal time!
Sombody is ready for some food!
Tori is just really ready for some olives!
Mission accomplished!
Shall wii play?!
Or just chill?
The Dad's get involved and show their moves
Present time!
Cutie in a hat!
Goodness, the box is bigger than he is!
But he can handle it!
It's almost too much to take in!
How does this thing work, Uncle Dut?
Oh, now I get it!
Abby was thrilled with her mp3 player to listen to her own music!
Somebody got her own little baby!
Grandpa looks on through his specs
Johnny's tractor puzzle
Dancin' to the music
You can never go wrong with a Mr. Potato Head!
Little people that has the same family members as he has!
Tori's quilt that I made for her
And Abby's quilt that is finally done for her! Only two more to go for Johnny and Ezekiel...goodness, these people keep me hoppin'!
The next few pics are from Johnny's early intervention appointment where they come and see how he's developing and make sure he's on target. He's doing amazingly well!
He REALLY loved the books this time!
Trying his hand at puzzle peices
And clapping because he did so well!
A gift for me??
The Showalter family Christmas at Wendy and Nelson's. This was the first time I got to see their new addition to the house since last year's fire. It looks wonderful, guys, and is really a warm and welcoming home. Thanks for having us all over!
You lookin' at me?!
Chillin'
This was also my first time meeting little Rylan...what a sweetie he is!
Levi and Tori had lots of fun together!
Grandpa taking it all in!
Wendy and Nelson trying to sort out how we would play “now you have it, now you don't!”
What a crew!
The kids waited patiently for their turn
An easy bake oven...no way!
It does not get better than this!
Rylan trying to figure out what's going on!
Um Alex...you have a lot of explaining to do!
Noah loved his gift!
Alex's addition to his collection of Coke bottles
Another round, please!
Spinning herself dizzy
The princess has arrived!
And was ready for her photo shoot
Have you ever heard the story of the “Wide-Mouthed Frog”?
Well Papa shared it with everyone!
Get ready...this is the succession of getting all the kids ready for a pic with Grandpa
The crowd grows
And grows
And is unsettled
but still grows
And we're done
how does these darn things work?
a little help?
Johnny, still with me or are you sleeping?
Still with ya, man, just closed the peepers for a quick minute
You have a little hair sticking up here in the back, Levi
Is that better?
Me and my friend, Amy Swacina, who works with Oasis Madrid. We got to see each other while we were both visiting the states. Had a lovely time chatting.
Made time for a lovely burrito at Chipotle!
Oh the goodness!
We stopped in to visit with Dan and Deb for a bit too!
Droopy drawers
The ladies
This is an excellent read
have you looked at the pictures??
Or perhaps you'd like to hear me play a littel tune?
Let me just make sure it's tuned up
Y'all ready for this?
Smoke on the Water
The real deal. Madelyn rocks out in her socks and heels!
Mac N Cheese is the best!
Getting her own room so Johnny and Ezekiel can have their own room when he comes
A final hug goodbye before Uncle Mike and Aunt Trudy head back to Scotland
Never easy to say goodbye
But still all smiles
A little DDR action anyone?
My little pony!
Silence please so the man can concentrate!
Mr. joe Cool himself
the newlyweds--sorta
Getting ready for din din at the Showalter's--Tori stealing pickles all along the way
Seriously, I NEED pickles
Again with the drppy drawers she makes an escape so nobody sees the pickles in her hands
the cupcakes that the girls made for Jesus' birthday
Yes, they were THAT good!
There's a LOT of love here!
And here
Played a little four on a couch....
And Dustin is TOTALLY a cheater and table talker “helping” Dad understand the rules and therefore the entire strategy of the game....
This makes me laugh. After we took this picture Abby looked at it and thought her eyes were too “squint-y” so we took another one....and check her eyes out now.
hilarious!
Last shot of the trip.....hope you enjoyed seeing all that the Showalter Christmas had to offer!
