What Cabin Fever??

We have been stuck inside the house for the past couple of days due to LOTS of ice and snow! I thought we might get a little cabin fever but we've been having way too much fun!!!

We haven't spent a whole lot of time outside, mainly because my poor child doesn't have good snow gear. I know! I can't believe that I wouldn't ever think to pick him up some waterproof pants or boots! So, yesterday morning when we went outside he had to wear jeans with some flannel pants over them and his Nikes. Luckily, after the snow we had a few weeks ago, I did pick him up some mittens so his little hands were good and warm. You live and you learn and snow gear is definitely on our list for next year!

It took McCoy a while to get warmed up to the snow but once he did he had lots of fun running around in it. Sophie did too. She wasn't going to let a little hip and elbow displasia keep her down!

We've spent most of our time playing inside. McCoy has been keeping Kirk and I entertained, for sure!

Kirk and McCoy have spent lots of time playing with Legos. In the past few months, he has gotten really into his Legos and loves to build tall towers and then knock them down. The funny thing is, he will knock it down, but he gets a little sad after he does it. And then we just do it all over again. Daddy is definitely his favorite Lego partner. I don't think Mommy is as good at making the towers!

Patiently waiting for me to take his picture...

...WHAM! Down it goes!

We've also played with Play-doh. He's not really into play-doh just yet but he liked watching Daddy make a mask...

and smashing his train tracks into the play-doh!

On a side note...If you're wondering why he's running around without a shirt on when it's below freezing outside, it's because he's learned to take it off. This means that I can leave the room for a minute and come back to find him topless! He can also take his pants off and if I leave him without his pants on, I will not be surprised to find him with no diaper on either! Seriously, what am I going to do with him??? Ha!

Some other random things McCoy has been doing while stuck inside are below...

Working on his art

Practicing some new hairstyles

Perfecting his fake smile

and posing for the camera!

Looks like we're going to need a little bit more work on the posing, so luckily we're probably stuck inside for the rest of the weekend! However, I think we've got a big trip to the store planned for this afternoon!! Woohoo! Hope everyone is staying safe and warm!

Jackson's Birthday and "Feeesh!"

Last weekend we made a quick trip with the Deweese's over to Tulsa for a very important 1st birthday! It was in honor of McCoy's bestie, Jackson Rew! McCoy hadn't been able to see Jackson in a long time, so he was so excited to help him celebrate!

We had lots of fun eating yummy cupcakes and playing with balloons at the party. I think Jackson was very excited to have all his friends over... What do you think???

Birthday Boy!

There was an attempt at a group pic but it didn't go over to well. I think the mommies were worn out after this! Notice Holden and Jackson just chillin' while McCoy takes off!

Everybody say "cheese"!

After the party and a little bit of extra visiting with the Rew's, we decided to head over to the aquarium to see the "feeesh" as McCoy would say. Kirk, who dreams of being a zookeeper, was all about it and couldn't wait to see what the Tulsa Aquarium had to offer. It was McCoy's 2nd visit so he was more than happy to show Daddy around!

McCoy was cracking us up! Everytime we said cheese he would give us a funny face! I think he is definitely going to be the class clown because he LOVES to make people laugh!

Silly boy!

Unsuccessful attempt to get them both smiling and looking at the camera...instead, we got neither!

Oohing and aahing over the turtles!

Sweet Holden gave me some smiles!

Oh, what a comedian!

Now, there's a BIG smile...in the shark cage of all places!

We had such a fun day, but all the adults were worn out after the aquarium! So after a couple of margartias at Los Cabos for the mommies, we were ready to head home!

Happy Birthday, sweet Jackson! So glad we were able to help you celebrate!

There are no words...

McCoy tried on a pair of Pop's old glasses. I think I will be able to look at these pictures for the rest of my life and still laugh so hard! Love this little guy!!

New Hairdo

McCoy tried out a new hairstyle after his bath at Pop and Gigi's house. He was looking very stylish while brushing his teeth!

Is it just me or is my little boy looking a lot older and growing up way too fast?????

These Boots Aren't Made For Walking

McCoy found my boots on the floor and decided to give heels a try for the first time. Much to his daddy's relief, he's not a fan!

"Ok, they're on...now what?"

"Let's give it a try...I think I can, I think I can!"

"Woooo! How do you walk in these things, Mama??"

The last picture is as far as he made it before falling down completely. I guess us girls are just born with an innate ability to walk in heels!

Christmas 2009

The Miller Family had a very fun and very Merry Christmas!

On Christmas Eve night, we went to the candlelight service at our church. They do a Kids' service and a traditional service...of course, we went to the kids! We really enjoyed it and McCoy did, too. He loved holding his candle, with assistance of course, and clapping and dancing to all the music. After the service, we came back to our house for our traditional Christmas Eve chili. We also had MeMe, Dig, Uncle Kyle, and Aunt Jessica over! We had a great time visiting and eating! MeMe and Dig brought over one of McCoy's gifts a little early and he was thrilled! I bet you can all guess what he did for the majority of the night!

I also wanted to start a new tradition for McCoy. Since Christmas is Jesus' birthday and that's why we were celebrating, we had a birthday cake for Jesus, sang Happy Birthday, and McCoy got to blow out the candles. He loved it! He really doesn't understand this year but I think in years to come it will be a great reminder for everyone of the true reason for Christmas.

"Happy Birthday Jesus!"

On Christmas morning, Kirk, McCoy and I opened presents at our house. McCoy was so excited to come downstairs when he woke up and see his new train table that Gigi and Pop had gotten him. I'm pretty sure he said "choo-choo" and pointed at his table ALLLLLL morning!

"ChooChoo!"

Several months ago Kirk and I decided that we were not going to do gifts for each other this year...however, my wonderful husband, who is AWFUL at keeping secrets and I am amazed that he kept this one, stuck a present under the tree for me while I wasn't looking. He spent over a month making a box for me to put McCoy's school papers in. He painted it and dug through pictures from McCoy's birth until recently (yes I need to get my pics organized) all without me knowing! It was the sweetest Christmas gift I have ever received and also the first to make me cry! Here is a picture of two sides just to give you an idea of what it looks like...

I don't know what made me cry more...looking back at all those pictures and thinking of how McCoy is growing way TOO fast or knowing that I have such a sweet husband!

After we were done with our gifts, we went over to MeMe and Dig's for some more fun! Linda had made brunch for everyone before we opened gifts. The kids had a picnic on the floor. I think at one point McCoy had a sucker in one hand and a piece of bacon in the other! After brunch we opened some great gifts. Dig and MeMe gave all the kids robes and we wanted a picture with them all wearing them. You would've thought the robe was trying to attack McCoy because he was having none of it! We finally got him in it after we bribed him with a sucker! What can I say?? The boy likes his suckers!

Picnic with Anna Grace

Cuties in their robes!

What a surprise! He has a sucker!

After a fun afternoon, we decided to make a surprise trip to El Dorado to see my family. My parents thought we were coming the day after Christmas, but we surprised them and showed up Christmas night around 6:00. It was definitely worth keeping it a secret because when we showed up, mom started crying...joyful tears of course! On Saturday morning, we had Christmas morning all over again and McCoy loved all his new toys! His favorite, not a surprise, was his gator golf set.

Trying out his new clubs

Yogurt and a DVD with Cissy! He LOVES her!

The Christmas Parade...Gigi in the background with cymbals!

Why, you ask, do I not have a sweet family picture in front of the Christmas tree??? McCoy STILL refuses to take pictures! I'm hoping this is a phase that will end soon!

We had such a Merry Christmas and loved spending lots of time with our families! And now we're looking forward to a fabulous 2010!

Wiggle, Wiggle, GO!

Oh, how he makes me laugh!