A day on the Slopes

Friday my family went up to Deer Valley for a day of skiing. I can't tell you how excited I was to get back on the slopes. It's been a long 5 years since I put on my skis but the minute I put them on it came right back like I had never stopped. The weather was perfect and being outside was fantastic.We had one issue... these cute babes came along with us. We opted not to put them in day care for the day so we all took turns babysitting. Even without naps Lucy and Gray were on their best behavior. Here's to our future ski bums!

Lucy is 14 months old and is walking and talking, and little Gray is 9 months and just rolls around but Gray is bigger. It really confused everyone around us.

And yes, I know, I look like a boy, but it's the only picture I got of myself.

Called to Serve

Scotty got his mission call to the, Catania, Italy mission! We just got off the phone with my family back in Utah. I was kind of bummed that his call came so fast. If only it would have come next week then I could have been there.
My Mom called today and told us his call was there and to have everyone guess where they thought Scott was going. I guessed Brazil or New Jersey, Drew guessed Chile or Texas and I pulled a map out for Mac and he pointed to Russia. We are so excited for Scott and a little jealous. While I know his mission will be A LOT of hard work, he gets to eat the most delicious food and is going to live in this beautiful place for the next 2 years...


After I got off the phone with Scotty, I googled Catania. 'Cause lets be honest I had no idea where it was. In 1996 the Catania mission was formed from the Rome mission. Catania is on the island of Sicily and the mission extends up to the Rome mission. Catania is a sea port at the base of Mt. Etna which is an active volcano. One blogger said at every corner there's a market and few people speak English there. After looking at all the pictures and reading about it, it makes me want to watch the God Father:)
When we visited Rome in June 2007 we all fell in love with Italy. Scott you'll be an awesome missionary!

The best 4 years

4 years ago I married the only person I don't get sick of. The only person that doesn't get sick of me. The only person that can make me laugh in any circumstance.The only person that can get me to do anything. The only person that brings out the absolute best in me. 4 years ago I married the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with!

I love you Drew, Happy anniversary!

Last years post

Rough Week

Last Sunday Mac was playing with a friend upstairs when we heard him crying. Drew went up there to find Mac covered in throw up. We thought maybe it was a one time thing, but we were wrong. He threw up four more times that night and even more the next day. Drew was a champ, he slept in Mac's bed with him and only called me when there was mess to clean up:). Gray got what Mac had Monday night and we all weren't feeling well until Thursday. I don't think I have ever done so much laundry in my life! The flu=no fun!

Drew was mad I took this picture, I totally woke up Mac but it was so cute how he tucked Elmo in bed next to him.My mom made a valentine/get better package when she heard that we were sick. She made Mac a snowman blanket and filled the box with finger paints, stickers, coloring books and treats. We couldn't even wait to open it inside.

Mac loved finger painting.

He used all his fingers

and managed to paint his face.

Thanks mom. It was a great way to end a not so fun week.

Rub a dub dub...

These boys love the tub!

Gray had just woken up and was a little out of it.

Snow+Sled=Fun

This week was pretty uneventful...Well, not outside but inside the Millar home. From Monday to Thursday morning only Drew left the house. We were getting a little stir crazy to say the least. Today, since it was a toasty 27 degrees, we took Mac sledding for the first time and boy did he love it. Because we never experience this much snow, we were short on snow apparel. We found Mac a hat that he kept referring to as Curious George (George has one just like). Mac has gloves but they were MIA so we settled for a pair of mismatched socks. I know what you're thinking, couldn't you at least get him matching socks? Nope. Luckily some friends of ours gave us a pair of bright blue snow pants, so we did have that covered.

After every run Mac would say, "Sled again, again."

We ran into the McQuivey family toward the end.

Taking a quick break in the swing. The sun reflecting of the snow was blinding.
Geeg slept the entire time.

Winter Storm Warning

I have never experienced an ice storm like this. It's crazy lexington weather . We are fortunate that we haven't lost power yet but chances are good. It's been freezing rain all night and temperatures just dropped and it started snowing. Since I have been on the computer we have gotten an inch of snow. Not good! Here are some pictures of our icy wonderland...

Yesterday after the first batch of rain...and the tree right now. The ice is heavy.

All night we heard trees breaking and ice falling off houses.

Last night Drew came home from work and tried to knock as much ice from the trees as he could. Mac came to me with his boots on the wrong feet and this coat, wanting to go outside.

Today our plans consist of playing with these boys and trying to stay warm.

More pictures to come...